Cookie Policy – IC Osteopathy
Reviewed: 8th February 2026
IC Osteopathy uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website, analyse performance, and support essential site functionality. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors interact with the site.
Cookies may be:
Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies – stored until they expire or are deleted
First‑party cookies – set by our website
Third‑party cookies – set by external services we use
2. Cookies We Use
a. Essential Cookies
These are required for the website to function, including:
Security and performance
Navigation and page loading
Online booking functionality (where applicable)
You cannot disable essential cookies.
b. Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) to understand:
How visitors use the site
Which pages are most popular
How users find us
This helps us improve the website and user experience.
Analytics cookies are only used with your consent.
c. Functional Cookies
These support optional features such as:
Remembering your preferences
Improving site usability
d. Marketing Cookies
If used, these help us:
Understand the effectiveness of advertising
Deliver relevant content
Marketing cookies are only used with your explicit consent.
3. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to accept or decline non‑essential cookies.
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time.
4. Third‑Party Services
Our website may use third‑party tools such as:
Google Analytics
Online booking platforms
Embedded maps or videos
These providers may set their own cookies. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for more information.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.