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Cookie Policy

Last updated: Last reviewed: March 2026

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Contents

  1. 1. What Are Cookies
  2. 2. Cookies We Use
  3. 3. Cookie Categories Explained
  4. 4. Third-Party Cookies
  5. 5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
  6. 6. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information by themselves, but may be used in combination with other data we hold. Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

2. Cookies We Use

Cookie NameTypePurposeDurationConsent Required
pm_cookie_consentEssentialStores your cookie consent preferences12 monthsNo
PHPSESSIDEssentialMaintains your session while using the siteSessionNo
_gaAnalyticsGoogle Analytics — distinguishes users2 yearsYes
_ga_[ID]AnalyticsGoogle Analytics — session state2 yearsYes
_gidAnalyticsGoogle Analytics — distinguishes users (24hr)24 hoursYes
_gatAnalyticsGoogle Analytics — throttle request rate1 minuteYes
tm3_sessionFunctionalTM3 booking system — maintains booking sessionSessionNo (essential for booking)
fbpMarketingFacebook Pixel — tracks conversions (if enabled)3 monthsYes
_gcl_auMarketingGoogle Ads conversion tracking (if enabled)3 monthsYes
⚠️ Marketing cookies: We only place Facebook Pixel or Google Ads cookies if you have explicitly accepted marketing cookies via our cookie banner.

3. Cookie Categories Explained

  • Strictly Necessary / Essential: Required for the website to function. Cannot be disabled. No consent needed.
  • Functional: Enable enhanced features such as the online booking system. May be set by third-party providers.
  • Analytics / Performance: Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. All data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
  • Marketing / Targeting: Used to show relevant advertising. Only placed with your explicit consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our website. We do not control these cookies. Relevant third parties include:

5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage cookie preferences in the following ways:

  • Our cookie banner: When you first visit our site, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.
  • Your browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. See guidance for: Chrome | Firefox | Safari | Edge
  • Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

6. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Our use of cookies is governed by the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: Legitimate interests (PECR Regulation 6(4))
  • Analytics, functional and marketing cookies: Consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a); PECR Regulation 6(1))

For questions about our cookie use, contact us at info@physiomedicine.co.uk.