1. What are cookies?

A cookie is a small text file that is sent with pages of this website and stored by your browser on your computer or device. Related technologies such as scripts (program code that makes the site work properly and interactively) and web beacons (small invisible pixels used to monitor traffic) are covered by this policy as well — together we refer to them all as “cookies”.

2. The types of cookies we use

• Functional cookies — essential for the website to work properly and to remember your preferences. These are placed without consent.
• Statistics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. These are only placed with your permission.
• Marketing cookies — used to follow visitors across websites in order to show relevant content and advertising. These are only placed with your permission.

Typical services that may set cookies on this site include WordPress (functional), security tools such as Wordfence (functional), analytics tools, and embedded content such as Google Maps or social media.

3. Consent

When you first visit the website, a cookie banner lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies by category. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings link on the site. If you disable cookies, some parts of the website may not work properly.

4. Managing cookies in your browser

You can delete cookies and block their placement through your browser settings at any time. Note that after deleting cookies you may need to set your preferences again, and some site features may be limited.

5. Your rights

• The right to know why your personal data is needed, what happens to it and how long it is retained.
• The right of access to your personal data.
• The right to rectification, erasure or restriction of your data.
• The right to withdraw consent.
• The right to data portability.
• The right to object to processing.

To exercise these rights, contact the practice. If you are not satisfied, you may complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) — www.ico.org.uk.

6. Contact

Olympus Dental, 4 Liverpool Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH2 1AE. Telephone 01942 882070 — email reception@astleydentalcentre.co.uk. This policy may be updated from time to time; the latest version will always be published on this page.