Cookie Policy
Learn how we use cookies to improve your experience on our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
At Lansdales Pharmacy, we use cookies to improve your experience on our website, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our services.
By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can control and manage cookies in various ways – please see below for more information.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Examples include:
- Session cookies to remember your login status
- Security cookies to authenticate users
- Cookies to remember prescription order details
- Load balancing cookies for site performance
These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to work.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This helps us improve how our website works.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics cookies
- Page load time measurement
- Error tracking and debugging
- Traffic source analysis
All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred branch or language) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Examples include:
- Remembering your selected branch location
- Storing your communication preferences
- Remembering accessibility settings
- Personalizing content based on your interests
Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples include:
- Social media advertising cookies (Facebook, Instagram)
- Google Ads remarketing cookies
- Interest-based advertising
- Campaign effectiveness measurement
Third-Party Cookies
We work with third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These include:
- Google Analytics: To help us understand how visitors use our site
- MedicineChest Ltd: Our website service provider for prescription ordering
- HI Weldrick Ltd: For online shopping functionality (where enabled)
- NHS Login: For secure authentication using NHS credentials
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and advertising features
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies over which we have no control. We recommend reviewing their policies directly.
How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, since it will no longer be personalized to you. Some features may also stop working properly.
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
Opt-Out Options
For specific cookie types, you can opt out through:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Advertising Cookies: Your Online Choices
How Long Do Cookies Last?
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session as you navigate through our website.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period (ranging from a few days to several years) and are activated each time you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences and settings.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us.