Dr Rachel Thomas Cookie Policy
Hello there!
Thank you for checking out our cookie policy. We are committed to ensuring that our website and its use of cookies comply with UK laws on privacy and data protection. This policy sets out the types of cookies we use, the exact cookies used on our website, whether we are using any third-party cookies, how you can control our use of cookies, what their expiry dates are and how you can get in contact with us for more information.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files of information, usually containing letters and numbers, that websites store on your browser, or the hard drive of your computer. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent, as they are essential for the operation of our website and are permitted under PECR. These cookies are used on the basis that they are strictly necessary for the provision of the website or a service you have requested (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR – legitimate interests, or Article 6(1)(b) where applicable).
All other cookies will only be placed on your device with your consent.
Our website needs to use these cookies so we can understand what works well with our website, and what we can do to improve. These cookies also allow us to distinguish you from other website visitors, helping us to provide you with a seamless experience on our site.
What type of cookies do you use?
We use the following cookie types:
Essential Cookies – These can also be known as Strictly Necessary Cookies, and they’re very important for us to make sure our website runs as it should. As a result, these cookies are always automatically enabled, to make sure our website works sufficiently. Some examples of uses of essential cookies include the distribution of website traffic across multiple servers – without the website speed being affected. These cookies are always active and cannot be disabled via our cookie management tool, as the website cannot function properly without them.
What exact cookies do you use on your website?
We’ve provided a detailed breakdown below of all the cookies we use on our website, and why we use them.
Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
Cookie Type
XSRF-TOKEN
Cookie for fraud detection of calls
Session
Essential
hs
Security Cookie for Hive (legacy)
Session
Essential
svSession
Cookie for security, stability, and core site function
12 months
Essential
SSR-caching
Performance cookie for rendering
24 hours
Essential
TS*
Cookies for attack detection
Session
Essential
bSession
Used for system effectiveness measurement
24 hours
Essential
fedops.logger.sessionId
Tracking session errors and issues (resilience)
12 months
Essential
_wixAB3|*
Cookie for site experiments
6 months
Essential
server-session-bind
Cookie for API protection
Session
Essential
client-session-bind
Cookie for API protection
Session
Essential
oAuthState
Session cookie for identification
Session
Essential
wixSession
Cookie for security, stability, and core site function
12 months
Essential
sec-fetch-unsupported
Used to indicate browser limitations preventing the enabling of site security features
Session
Essential
Do you use any Third-Party Cookies?
Third party cookies are not set by us, but are set by other domains than the website you visit. These cookies are placed on website visitors’ devices by third-party outlets. Common examples of these third-parties can include social media platforms, analytical providers, and advertising networks.
We do not share any information collected from our cookies with any third parties.
What is the Expiry Period for your cookies?
Each cookie’s duration is set out in the table above. Some cookies are session cookies (which expire when you close your browser), and others are persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a defined period).
How do I ask you for more information?
If you’d like to learn more about our use of cookies, or if you have any questions, please get in touch with us on the following details: