Cookie Policy
This cookie policy explains what cookies are and how we use them on our website. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy which sets out how and why we collect, store, use and share personal information generally. It also sets out your rights in relation to your personal information and details of how to contact us and supervisory authorities (organisations that make sure we’re following the right rules and regulations) if you have a complaint.
We use a cookie-control system that allows the user, on their first visit to the website, to allow or disallow cookies on their device. This complies with requirements for websites to obtain explicit consent from users before leaving behind or reading files such as cookies on a user’s device.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, phone or any device you use to access our website. They are used on almost all websites. Cookies alone cannot be used to discover the user’s identity.
When you visit our website, we use these cookies stored on your device to help us improve the website, for example, by making our information and advice easy to find and user-friendly.
These cookies are downloaded and stored when you visit our website and can be used at a later date. They also help us to recognise you and your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. These are things like if you’ve visited our website before, and what pages you look at.
If you would like more information on how cookies are used on websites, including what you can to do control what cookies are stored and shared, take a look at:
The ICO makes sure organisations like us are collecting your data and information in line with the law. They also make sure you have a right to control your information and data.
Visit the Information Commissioners Office website to find out more about cookies and the rules organisations must follow when handling your personal data.
Cookies on our website
We will ask for your consent to place cookies or other similar technologies on your device, except where they are essential for us to provide you with a service that you have requested (e.g. to enable you to put items in your shopping basket and use our check-out process).
You can withdraw any consent to the use of cookies or manage your cookie preferences:
- You can find the button (pictured above) at the bottom of all our pages.
- You can switch different types of cookies on or off using the slider/toggle buttons. It may be necessary to refresh the page for the updated settings to take effect.
- You’ll be able to see exactly what cookie and type of cookies are stored and the duration they are stored.
If you have any questions or feedback about our cookie policy, please email us at [email protected]
What type of cookies do we use?
Necessary cookies: Some cookies are essential for you to be able to experience the full functionality of our site. They allow us to maintain user sessions and prevent any security threats. They do not collect or store any personal information. Only ‘necessary cookies’ are allowed to be used without user consent, i.e. cookies strictly necessary for the basic functions on our domain.
Analytic cookies: Analytic cookies allow us to measure and report on website activity. This includes things like how many people visit our website, how users look at different pages, what device (e.g. phone or tablet) they use, and when they are using our website. This helps us to improve the way our website works for you. Analytics cookies are also used to identify what devices a user is on when accessing our website. Analytic cookies do not collect information that directly identifies you as an individual. This website uses tracking software to monitor its visitors to better understand how they use it. This software is provided by Google Analytics which uses cookies to track visitor usage. The software will save a cookie to your computer’s hard drive to track and monitor your engagement and usage of the website but will not store, save or collect personal information. You can read Google’s privacy policy for further information.
Third party cookies
Some of the cookies that are used for analytics or marketing are third party cookies. These cookies are from other websites that help us with the performance of our website and help us understand how you are using our website. The third-party sites include but are not limited to:
- Google Analytics
Our use of cookies
The table below provides more information about the cookies we use and why:
Rainbow Medical cookies:
Cookie name | Description | Scope & Expiry |
Cookieyes-consent | CookieYes sets this cookie to remember users’ consent preferences so that their preferences are respected on subsequent visits to this site. It does not collect or store any personal information about the site visitors. | 1 year |
elementor | The website’s WordPress theme uses this cookie. It allows the website owner to implement or change the website’s content in real-time. | Session |
Third party Analytic cookies:
Cookie name | Description | Scope & Expiry |
AMP_TOKEN | Used by Google Analytics. Cookie containing a unique ID assigned to each user on your domain, expires somewhere between 30 seconds and 1 year. | Persistent |
_ga | Used by Google Analytics. Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 2 years |
_gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | Session |
_gid | Used by Google Analytics. Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 24 hours |
_gac_<property-id> | Cookie containing a unique ID that makes Google Analytics and Ads work together, expires after 90 days. | 90 days |
Links to other websites
Our website contains links to other websites. These websites will have their own privacy policies and may collect and use your personal information in a different way to us. You should read their own cookie policy and privacy policy.
Managing cookies
To update your cookie preferences, click the button which sits at the bottom of this page and on the footer of our website:
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.