Cookies Policy
Cookies Policy
At www.thema-healthcare.co.uk (“our website”), Thema Ltd only uses cookies to enhance the performance and reliability of the website for our visitors. For example, cookies help us identify and resolve errors, understand which pages are most useful to visitors, and improve how our website functions.
We do not store personally identifiable information such as credit card details, telephone numbers, or home addresses within cookies, and we do not sell information about your website activity to external marketing companies (although we recommend you review the cookie policy of any search engine or third-party website you use).
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (remain for a set period, unless deleted earlier).
What cookies do we use?
We use cookies in two main categories:
Strictly necessary cookies
These are required for the website to function properly (for example, security or core site functionality). These cookies do not require consent under the UK rules.Analytics cookies (optional)
These help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it. UK guidance expects you to provide a choice and obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies (including analytics) unless a specific exemption applies. ICO+1
We use Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics (GA4) to help us understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics typically uses first-party cookies to distinguish users and sessions and to compile reports that help improve the website. Google Help
The information collected is used in aggregated form (for example: number of visitors, which pages are visited, approximate location/country, and how users arrive at the site). We do not use Google Analytics to collect sensitive personal information.
Cookie Name and Cookie Purpose (Google Analytics)
The specific cookies present can vary depending on configuration and how Google Analytics is implemented on the website.
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Used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated identifier (Client ID). Often persists for up to 2 years (subject to browser limitations and your configuration)..
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Used to persist session state and help measure user interactions. Often persists for up to 2 years (subject to browser limitations and your configuration).
Some Google Analytics implementations may also set cookies such as _gid (used to store and count pageviews, typically 24 hours) and _gat (used to throttle request rate). Whether these appear depends on your setup and tagging approach.
How to manage or disable cookies
You can manage cookies in the following ways:
Cookie preferences on our website
If our website provides a cookie banner / preferences tool, you can use it to accept or reject non-essential cookies and change your choice at any time. UK guidance expects a clear choice and an easy way to withdraw consent.Browser settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect how the website functions.
How to enable cookies (browser guidance)
Google Chrome
Open Chrome and click the three dots (top right).
Select Settings.
Go to Privacy and security → Third-party cookies (or Cookies and other site data, depending on version).
Choose your preferred cookie settings (e.g., allow or block cookies).
Mozilla Firefox
Click the menu (three lines).
Select Settings.
Go to Privacy & Security.
Under Enhanced Tracking Protection / Cookies and Site Data, choose your preferred settings.
Microsoft Edge
Click the three dots (top right).
Select Settings.
Go to Privacy, search, and services.
Under Tracking prevention and/or Cookies, choose your preferred settings.
Safari (macOS)
Open Safari and click Safari (top menu).
Select Settings (or Preferences).
Click Privacy.
Adjust Cookies and website data settings to your preference.
Opera
Click the menu / easy setup icon.
Go to Settings.
Select Privacy & security.
Adjust Cookies and other site data settings.
Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, technology, or legal requirements. The latest version will always be published on our website.
Signed by: Thema Ltd Management Team
Contact: info@thema-healthcare.co.uk