BeReady Clinic

Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website

Last Updated: 26 December 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how BeReady Clinic ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at bereadyclinic.co.uk. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

For more information about how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

How Cookies Work

When you visit our website, your browser may store cookies on your device. These cookies contain small amounts of data that help us:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve your browsing experience
  • Provide relevant content and advertisements

Types of Cookies

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
  • First-party cookies: Cookies set by the website you're visiting
  • Third-party cookies: Cookies set by other websites or services (e.g., analytics providers)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off.They are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Essential cookies enable core functionality such as:

  • Security and authentication
  • Remembering your cookie consent preferences
  • Enabling the booking system to function
  • Load balancing to ensure website availability
  • Fraud prevention and detection
Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
session_idBeReady ClinicMaintains your session while browsingSession
cookie_consentBeReady ClinicStores your cookie preferences1 year
__stripe_midStripeFraud prevention for payments1 year
__stripe_sidStripePayment session managementSession

You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the website may not function properly.

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.

These cookies require your consent. You can manage your preferences through our cookie banner or browser settings.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This includes:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our website (search engine, social media, direct)
  • Device and browser information
  • Approximate location (city/region level)
  • Actions taken on the website (e.g., form submissions, button clicks)
Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique users2 years
_ga_*Google AnalyticsMaintains session state2 years
_gidGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique users24 hours
_gatGoogle AnalyticsThrottles request rate1 minute

IP Anonymisation: We have enabled IP anonymisation in Google Analytics, which means your full IP address is never stored.

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites to allow us to display relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

These cookies require your explicit consent. They are not set unless you opt in through our cookie banner.

Advertising Platforms

If you consent, we may use cookies from the following advertising platforms:

Meta (Facebook/Instagram)

Used to measure and optimise our social media advertising:

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
_fbpMetaIdentifies browsers for advertising3 months
_fbcMetaTracks ad clicks3 months

Google Ads

Used to measure and optimise our Google advertising:

Cookie NameProviderPurposeDuration
_gcl_auGoogle AdsConversion tracking3 months
IDEGoogle AdsRetargeting and ad personalisation13 months

You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting:

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties.

Services That May Set Cookies

Stripe (Payment Processing)

Processes secure card payments and prevents fraud.

View Stripe Privacy Policy

Cal.com (Booking System)

Manages appointment scheduling and availability.

View Cal.com Privacy Policy

Instagram (Embedded Content)

Displays our Instagram feed on the website.

View Instagram Privacy Policy

Google Maps (Location)

Shows our clinic location on the contact page.

View Google Privacy Policy

You have several options for managing cookies. Please note that blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of our website.

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Note: If you disable all cookies, you may not be able to use all features of our website, including the booking system and secure payment processing.

You have the following choices regarding cookies:

Accept All Cookies

Allow all cookies for the best website experience and to help us improve our services.

Essential Only

Only allow cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function.

Customise

Choose which categories of cookies you want to allow (analytics, marketing, etc.).

Withdraw Consent

Change your cookie preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings link in our footer.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Display a notice on our website if the changes are significant
  • Reset your cookie preferences if we add new categories of cookies

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email

info@bereadyclinic.com

Phone

07525 138354

Post

Calshot Drive, Kingsmead, Milton Keynes, MK4 4LR

For more information about how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

For information about your data protection rights, you can also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):

ICO Contact Details

Your Cookie Preferences

We respect your right to privacy. You can control which cookies are used on our website through our cookie banner or by adjusting your browser settings.

I understand what cookies are and how BeReady Clinic uses them
I know I can manage my cookie preferences at any time
I understand that essential cookies cannot be disabled
I know how to contact the clinic with any questions about cookies