Last Updated: December 2025
The Hearing Clinic UK Ltd
Registered Business Address: 1st Floor, 24 St Vincent Place, Glasgow, Scotland

1. Introduction

The Hearing Clinic UK (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to provide a safe, effective and personalised browsing experience on our website, www.thehearingclinicuk.co.uk.

This Cookie Policy explains:

  • What cookies are

  • The types of cookies we use

  • What each cookie does

  • How you can manage your cookie settings

This policy works alongside our Privacy Policy and reflects UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function correctly, remember your preferences and allow us to improve your experience and our services.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies – remain until they expire or are deleted

  • First-party cookies – placed by us

  • Third-party cookies – placed by trusted partners

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (cannot be switched off)

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They do not store personal data.

Examples include:

  • WordPress system cookies

  • Elementor site functionality cookies

  • Security and GDPR consent cookies (CookieYes)

Purpose:
Enabling page navigation, booking functionality, loading content, remembering cookie settings.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies (only active with consent)

These help us understand how users interact with our website, allowing us to improve performance.

Tools used:

ToolPurpose
Google Analytics 4 (GA4)Measures page visits, interaction patterns, conversion funnels.
Data Player / Reporting toolsAnalyses aggregated visitor behaviour for service optimisation.

Data collected may include:
Browser type, device type, time on page, anonymised IP address.

C. Marketing & Advertising Cookies (only active with consent)

These cookies help us deliver relevant adverts to users who may be interested in our services.

Tools used:

PlatformUsage
Meta Pixel (Facebook & Instagram)Tracks engagement, visits, and website conversions; enables remarketing.
Google Ads TagsHelps optimise advertising and measure effectiveness.

No personal identity information is shared unless explicitly agreed by you.

D. Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance website usability.

Examples:

  • Remembering location preferences

  • Remembering appointment-related selections

  • Improving embedded systems (e.g., Cliniko online booking links)

4. Cookies Used by Third Parties

We integrate trusted systems to deliver our clinical and customer services. These may set cookies when used.

Platforms include:

  • Mailchimp (email preferences, sign-up forms)

  • Cliniko (appointment booking system)

  • Meta (social media integrations)

  • Google Analytics / Google Ads

  • WordPress & Elementor (site performance, page builder features)

We do not control third-party cookie behaviour. Please refer to their respective privacy or cookie policies.

5. How You Can Manage Your Cookies

You can control cookies at any time by:

Using our on-site Cookie Banner (CookieYes)

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customise preferences

Your preferences can always be updated using the “Cookie Management Options” link in our footer.

Browser Settings

You may also block cookies using your browser settings:

  • Chrome

  • Safari

  • Firefox

  • Microsoft Edge

Blocking some cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or our business practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us:

generic@thehearingclinicuk.co.uk
1st Floor, 24 St Vincent Place, Glasgow
0333 320 7788

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