Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 28, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how UK Dentist Directory ('we', 'us', or 'our') uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://searchdentists.co.uk.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them. Session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to understand how you use our website and to improve your experience. We categorise cookies as follows:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| cc_cookie | searchdentists.co.uk | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 6 months |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and your experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics purposes | 24 hours |
Third-Party Cookies
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our website is being used. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about:
- How you arrived at our website
- Which pages you visit and how long you spend on them
- What you click on while visiting
- Your general geographic location (country and city level)
- Your device and browser type
This information is anonymised and aggregated, meaning it cannot be used to identify you personally. For more information about how Google uses data, visit Google's Privacy Policy.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Manage Cookies" link in the footer of our website.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not work properly.
Browser-Specific Instructions
For information on how to manage cookies in your browser, please visit:
Opting Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Updates to This 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. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.
More Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy.