Last Updated: 1 July 2025
This Cookie Policy applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the United Kingdom and explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, farnhammedicalcentre.nhs.uk (“the website”).
You can change your privacy & cookies preferences at any time: Privacy Preferences
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device via your web browser. They are widely used to enable website functionality, improve user experience, and provide reporting information.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies – set by the website you’re visiting.
- Third-party cookies – set by other services we use, such as analytics or security tools.
Cookies may be session-based (expire once you close your browser) or persistent (remain until manually deleted or after a set duration).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions properly.
- Remember your preferences (e.g., language, cookie consent).
- Enhance website performance and user experience.
- Monitor website usage anonymously to improve our services.
We do not use cookies to:
- Collect personally identifiable information without your explicit consent.
- Pass data to advertising networks.
- Use behavioural advertising.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a breakdown of the specific cookies used on our site:
Optimisation Cookies
These cookies are set to optimise performance of our website in your browser. These cookies set a session cookie to speed up the display of images, css code and screen responsiveness.
| Cookie Name | Purpose |
|---|---|
uncodeAI.css, uncodeAI.images, uncodeAI.screen |
Improve loading speed and responsiveness of images and styles. |
Privacy Agreement Cookies
When you agree to our privacy and cookies popup, a cookie is set to prevent the box re-appearing while browsing our website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose |
|---|---|
uncode_privacy[consent_types], uncode_privacy%5Bprivacy_bar%5D |
Store your cookie and privacy consent preferences. |
Google ReCaptcha (Third-Party)
In order to process our contact form securely, we use Google ReCaptcha which requires several cookies to be set upon page load. These cookies are controlled by Google and outside of our control.
| Cookie Names | Purpose |
|---|---|
__Secure-1PAPISID, __Secure-1PSID, __Secure-1PSIDCC, __Secure-1PSIDTS, __Secure-3PAPISID, __Secure-3PSID, __Secure-3PSIDCC, __Secure-3PSIDTS, __Secure-ENID |
Set by Google ReCaptcha to verify human input in contact forms. These cookies are controlled by Google and may change over time. |
Tracking Cookies
We use Google Analytics tracking to collect information about how you use our website and we can improve our website based on these statistics. Google Analytics collects data about: the pages you visit on the site, how long you spend on each page, how you got to the site, what you click on while you’re visiting the site. For further information on Google Analytics cookies, please visit Google Analytics Cookie Usage or view Google’s Privacy Policy. This includes:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- Source of the visit (e.g. search engine, referral)
- Device type and general location (based on IP)
| Cookie Names | Purpose |
|---|---|
_ga, _ga_17KX727ECL, AEC, APISID, HSID, NID SAPISID, SEARCH_SAMESITE, SID, SIDCC, SSID |
Set by Google Analytics for aggregated, anonymous visitor tracking. |
We use this information to improve the content, layout, and performance of our website. Google may use the collected data within their own services subject to their privacy policy.
4. Your Consent and Control
Upon your first visit to the website, you will be asked to provide your consent to the use of non-essential cookies. You may:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Customise your preferences
By continuing to use our website with cookies enabled, you give consent to the placement and use of cookies as described in this policy.
5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of the website.
Google Chrome
Go to: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
To delete cookies: Settings > Privacy and Security > Clear browsing data
Microsoft Edge / Internet Explorer
Go to: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies and Site Permissions
To delete cookies: Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data
Mozilla Firefox
Go to: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari (macOS / iOS)
Go to: Preferences > Privacy (macOS) or Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security (iOS)
You can also install browser extensions that block or control cookies.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal or operational requirements. We will post any updates on this page, with the revised date at the top.
7. Contact
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us >