Cookies Policy

Bushmead Pharmacy uses cookies to provide a better, more personalised browsing experience. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and improve performance.

How We Use Cookies

Bushmead Pharmacy uses cookies for the following purposes:

1. Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function correctly.
Examples include:

Login/session management
Security (fraud prevention)
Basket/checkout functionality

These cookies cannot be disabled.

2. Performance Cookies

Used to improve how our website works and monitor traffic.
Examples:

Google Analytics
Page load measurement

These help us understand how visitors use the website so we can continue improving it.

3. Functional Cookies

Allow the website to remember your preferences.
Examples:

Saved location settings
Remembering your login details
Customised content

4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies

Used to show you relevant ads based on your browsing behaviour.
Examples:

Google Ads
Social media pixels (Facebook, Instagram, etc.)

These cookies track browsing activity across websites.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customise your cookie settings

You can also adjust cookie settings at any time via your browser:

Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Edge
Opera

Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect website performance.

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place their own cookies on your device, such as:

Google Analytics
Payment processors
Social media plugins
Advertising networks

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy occasionally. Updated versions will be posted on this page, and continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.