Last Updated: 5th October 2024
At North West Medical Solutions, we are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our website visitors. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them. This policy also outlines your rights under applicable UK legislation, as well as the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
- What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us to enhance your user experience by enabling our website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login information, language settings, etc.) over a period of time. This allows you to browse the site more efficiently.
- How We Use Cookies
We use both first-party and third-party cookies for various reasons, including:
- To operate our website effectively and provide essential services.
- To collect analytics data (using tools like Google Analytics) to understand how users interact with our site.
- To show social media like/follow buttons or login buttons (e.g., “Connect with Facebook”).
- To send promotional emails or other communications to users who have opted in through platforms like Mailpoet.
- To provide remarketing services to advertise our business, including retargeting users.
- To process payments securely via third-party payment gateways like PayPal, Stripe, 2Checkout, and WorldPay.
- Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to monitor the performance of our website and improve its functionality.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation.
- Targeting Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements.
- Cookies We Collect
When you visit our website, we may collect the following information from you:
- Email address
- First and last name
- Phone number
- Address, State, Province, ZIP/Postal code, City
- Social Media Profile information (e.g., from “Connect with Facebook” or “Sign In with Twitter”)
- Third-Party Services
We use third-party services, including but not limited to:
- Google Analytics: To collect information about how visitors use our website. For more information, you can view Google’s Privacy Policy.
- Mailpoet: To manage our email communications. Their Privacy Policy can be found here.
- Advertising Platforms: We use remarketing services and platforms to advertise our business, including retargeting users who visit our website.
- Invisible reCAPTCHA: We use Google’s Invisible reCAPTCHA to protect our site from spam and abuse. Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Use apply.
- Your Rights and Choices
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data that we hold.
- Request correction of any incorrect personal data.
- Request the deletion of your data.
- Opt-out of the collection and use of cookies (except for essential cookies).
Under CCPA/CPRA, California residents have the following rights:
- Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete any personal information we have collected about you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information. While North West Medical Solutions does not sell personal information, we allow third parties to collect certain data through cookies and other tracking technologies for purposes of delivering personalised ads. You can opt out of these cookies by adjusting your cookie settings (see below).
You can exercise these rights by contacting us at enquiries@northwestmedicalsolutions.co.uk.
- How to Manage Cookies
You can manage cookies by modifying your browser settings to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable certain cookies, you may not be able to access some features of our website.
- Changes to Our Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:
- Business Name: North West Medical Solutions
- Address: Unit 42, Gerards Park, Saint Helens, WA10 1FZ
- Email: enquiries@northwestmedicalsolutions.co.uk