Cookies Policy

Last updated: 01/02/2026

This Cookies Policy explains how Footcare Scotland Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on our website:
https://www.footcarescotland.co.uk

It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve performance, and provide information about how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies – stored for a defined period

  • First-party cookies – set by our website

  • Third-party cookies – set by external services

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly

  • Understand how visitors use our website

  • Improve website performance and user experience

  • Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not use cookies to collect clinical or health information.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be switched off. They do not require consent under PECR.

Examples include:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_notice_accepted Stores cookie consent preferences 1 year
wp_session / PHPSESSID Maintains user session Session
security cookies Protect against malicious activity Session

b) Analytics Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve usability and performance.

They are only set after you have given consent.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes users 2 years
ga* Google Analytics Session tracking 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Page view tracking 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Rate limiting 1 minute

Data collected is anonymised and used only for statistical analysis.

c) Functional Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies allow enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering preferences.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
site_preferences Saves user preferences 6 months

d) Third-Party Cookies (Consent Required)

Third-party cookies may be set by external services embedded on our website, such as analytics tools.

We currently use:

  • Google Analytics – website usage analysis

Third-party providers may process data outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place.

4. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner.

You can choose to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customise your preferences

Non-essential cookies (analytics and functional cookies) are not placed until you provide explicit consent.

5. Examples of Cookie Consent in Practice

  • If you accept analytics cookies, Google Analytics cookies will be enabled

  • If you reject analytics cookies, no tracking cookies are set

  • If you change your mind, you can withdraw consent at any time

6. Managing or Withdrawing Consent

You can manage or withdraw cookie consent by:

  • Adjusting settings in the cookie banner (where available)

  • Changing your browser cookie settings

  • Deleting cookies already stored on your device

Browser help pages:

  • Google Chrome

  • Mozilla Firefox

  • Safari

  • Microsoft Edge

Please note: disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies collect personal data such as IP addresses. Where this occurs:

  • Data is processed lawfully and transparently

  • Data is minimised and anonymised where possible

  • Processing details are explained in our Privacy Policy

8. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in law or website functionality.

The most recent version will always be available on this page.

9. Contact Details

If you have questions about our use of cookies or your data rights, please contact:

Footcare Scotland Ltd
Email: info@footcarescotland.co.uk
Telephone: 01738 718777
Address: 7 Atholl Place, Perth, PH1 5ND.