This Cookie Notice explains what cookies are, how Example Weight Loss Clinic uses them, and how you can manage your preferences. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners. Cookies do not contain executable code and cannot carry viruses or install software on your device.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes. You can manage your preferences at any time using the consent banner at the bottom of the page, or by contacting us directly.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Opt-Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| session | Essential | Maintains your login session and authentication state | Session (deleted when browser closes) | No — required for the site to function |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months | No — required to remember your choice |
| _ga, _ga_* | Analytics | Google Analytics — helps us understand how visitors use the site (page views, session duration, traffic sources) | Up to 2 years | Yes — decline analytics cookies in the consent banner |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users for session tracking | 24 hours | Yes — decline analytics cookies in the consent banner |
3. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of essential cookies; however, you can disable all cookies via your browser settings, which may prevent the site from working correctly.
4. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect anonymised information about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay, and where they come from. No personally identifiable information is collected by analytics cookies. Analytics cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to accept all cookies or essential cookies only. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, which will trigger the consent banner again.
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, and delete cookies. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions:
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this website and other websites you visit.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use Stripe for payment processing; Stripe may set cookies to prevent fraud and ensure payment security. These cookies are governed by Stripe's own privacy and cookie policies. We do not have access to or control over these cookies.
7. Changes to This Notice
We may update this Cookie Notice from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our cookie practices. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated. We recommend reviewing this notice periodically.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact our Data Protection contact at [email protected].