Cookie Policy
A table of the cookies used on this website is set out below.
Cookies are text files that are sent by a web server to a browser and then stored by the browser. Every time the browser requests a page from the server, a text file is sent back to the server. What this allows the web server to do is identify and track the web browser. To find out more about cookies visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
There are various different uses of cookies but essentially they allow websites to load content and respond to you as an individual based on how you use it. They don’t give you access to your computer and simply give information in the form of data that you have approved can be shared in your settings.
There are a few ways you can control what cookies you accept or decline.
When you first visit this website, a cookie banner appears. This allows you to explicitly consent and opt-in to marketing and analytical cookies on this website. If you dismiss the cookie banner, you will not be opted-in automatically. You can also see exactly what tools are used in each of these categories so you can understand what cookies you would be accepting. If you do not wish to accept cookies from this website, you can click on the toggle and select ‘off’ for these cookies. You can also change your preferences at any time – simply click on the cookie banner triangle in the bottom corner of the website and turn cookies off for the category where you wish to reject them.
Most browsers also allow you to change your settings to let you refuse to accept cookies. For example, in Internet Explorer you can do this by going to ‘Tools’, ‘Internet options’, ‘Privacy’ and then select ‘Block all cookies’ with the sliding selector. You should be aware though that this may make it difficult for you to use certain websites, including this one. Some cookies are needed to simply allow the page to load properly so if you block all cookies, it may cause problems in accessing websites or seeing all of the content.
Furthermore, ‘do not track’ (DNT) is a feature that some browsers offer as a default choice. If you enable it then websites receive a signal requesting that your browsing isn’t tracked. This may be for third party ads or social networks, or possibly analytics companies. If you would like to opt-out of Google Analytics, you can download an opt-out browser add-on to do this: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en.
You can also always delete any cookies stored on your computer.
If you need any help regarding cookies on this website, get in touch by emailing admin@edinburghpractice.com.
| Name | Domain | Description | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | .edinburghpractice.com | Identifies and mitigates automated traffic to protect the site from bad bots | 30 minutes duration, extended on user activity |
| __cf_logged_in | .cloudflare.com | Set by Cloudflare to indicate that a user has successfully logged in through a Cloudflare-protected service, supporting security and access control. | 1 month |
| _ga | .edinburghpractice.com | Used to distinguish users on the Google Analytics platform. | 2 years |
| _ga_4YP4RBMCNZ | .popt.in | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track user interactions with the website, helping measure usage and performance. | 13 months |
| _ga_FHZ9QW5F99 | .edinburghpractice.com | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track user interactions with the website, helping measure usage and performance. | 13 months |
| _gcl_au | .popt.in | Used for "Conversion Linker" functionality - it takes information in clicks and stores it for conversion purposes. | 2 weeks |
| _scc_session | .edinburghpractice.com | Used to maintain a user session and store temporary session data during a visit, ensuring consistent functionality across pages. | 30 minutes |
| _tccl_visit | .edinburghpractice.com | Used to record a specific site visit instance, helping track visit-level activity and manage analytics or functional behaviour. | 30 minutes |
| _tccl_visitor | .edinburghpractice.com | Used to identify a returning visitor via a unique identifier, enabling recognition across multiple sessions. | 1 year |
| CF_VERIFIED_DEVICE_* | .cloudflare.com | Set by Cloudflare to verify trusted devices after successful authentication, helping enhance security and reduce repeated verification challenges. | Can vary between 1 month to 1 year |
| CookieControl | .edinburghpractice.com | This cookie is to control the Civic Cookie Banner that is used on the website | 3 months |
| gravatar | .gravatar.com | Used by Gravatar to store a hashed identifier so profile images (avatars) can be displayed consistently across WordPress/admin tools. | 43 days |
| is-logged-in | .gravatar.com | Used by Gravatar to determine whether the user is logged in, allowing Gravatar-related features (such as avatar display) to function correctly. | 43 days |
| _fbp | .edinburghpractice.com | Used by Meta (Facebook) Pixel to store and track visits across websites. It helps measure the effectiveness of advertising and supports ad targeting and remarketing. | 3 months |
| _fbc | .edinburghpractice.com | Set when a user arrives at the website via a Facebook ad (via the `fbclid` parameter). Used to measure ad conversions and campaign performance. | 3 months |