Cookie Policy

Swanley VC Ltd
Trading as Swanley Veterinary Clinic

Effective Date: March 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide information to the website owner.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We may use the following types of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management and accessibility. These cookies do not require consent.

Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g. Google Analytics). They collect anonymous information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site
  • Traffic sources

These cookies are only used with your consent.

Functional Cookies

These remember your preferences (such as location or previously entered information) to improve your experience.

These require consent where not strictly necessary.

Marketing Cookies (if used)

These may be used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.

We will only use marketing cookies with your consent.

3. How We Obtain Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Manage preferences

You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link on our website.

4. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. You can:

  • Block cookies
  • Delete cookies
  • Receive alerts when cookies are set

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services such as:

  • Google Analytics
  • Website hosting providers
  • Online booking systems

These providers may process data outside the UK. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place where required.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website.