Cookie Policy

01 About this policy

FITCARDIOLOGY LTD operates fitcardiology.services. In this policy, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to FITCARDIOLOGY LTD, and “you” refers to a person visiting or using our website.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information is handled more generally.

We aim to use cookies and similar technologies in a manner that is proportionate to the operation of our website and consistent with applicable UK data protection and privacy requirements.

02 What cookies are

Cookies are small text files that a website may store on your device when you visit it. They can help a website remember certain settings, maintain a session, protect forms or understand how pages are used.

Similar technologies may include local storage, pixels, scripts and other tools that store information on, or access information from, your device. This policy uses the term “cookies” to cover these technologies where appropriate.

03 Types of cookies

Depending on the website functions actually enabled, cookies may fall into these categories:

These categories describe possible functions; they are not a statement that every category is currently active on our website.

04 How we use cookies

Where implemented, cookies and similar technologies may be used to:

• Keep essential website features operating correctly.
• Support website security and help prevent misuse.
• Remember cookie preferences and consent choices.
• Maintain the operation of appointment enquiry and contact forms.
• Understand website performance where analytics tools are enabled and permitted.
• Diagnose technical issues and improve accessibility or usability.

Submitting an appointment enquiry does not, by itself, mean that you have agreed to optional analytics or advertising cookies.

05 Consent and preferences

Where applicable law requires consent before cookies or similar technologies are placed on or accessed from your device, we will seek your consent before activating those technologies.

A consent mechanism, where provided, should allow you to make a meaningful choice about non-essential categories. Refusing optional cookies should not prevent access to website features that can reasonably operate without them, although some optional features may not be available.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the website’s cookie preference controls, if available. Withdrawing consent does not affect processing that took place lawfully before withdrawal.

Simply closing a banner or continuing to browse should not be treated as consent where affirmative consent is required.

06 Third-party technologies

Certain website functions may rely on third-party providers, for example website hosting, form processing, security, embedded content or analytics. Depending on the tools enabled, those providers may process technical information or use their own cookies and similar technologies.

We will assess relevant third-party tools and configure them appropriately for their purpose and the applicable consent requirements. Third-party providers may process information under their own privacy terms, subject to any applicable contractual and legal obligations.

We do not state that a particular analytics, advertising, mapping or tracking provider is active unless it has actually been installed and configured on the website.

If you follow a link to another website, that website’s own cookie and privacy policies will apply to your subsequent activity there.

07 How long cookies remain

Cookies may be session-based or persistent:

• Session cookies are generally removed when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.

The duration depends on the cookie’s purpose and configuration. We will not assign a universal retention period to all cookies, because different technologies may operate for different lengths of time.

For an accurate list of cookie names, providers, purposes and expiry periods, the website must be checked against the cookies and storage technologies actually deployed.

08 Managing cookies in your browser

Most browsers provide settings that allow you to view, block or delete cookies. You may also be able to configure different preferences for individual websites.

Browser controls vary by browser and device. Consult your browser’s help or privacy settings for instructions.

Blocking all cookies may affect essential website functions, including form submissions, security features or saved preferences. Browser controls do not necessarily replace a website consent mechanism where one is legally required.

09 Cookies and personal information

Some cookie identifiers or technical records may constitute personal information when they can identify, single out or be linked to an individual. Where personal information is processed, our handling practices are explained in our Privacy Policy.

Please avoid including detailed medical information in general website messages unless it is necessary for your enquiry and the form is intended for that purpose. Cookie preferences do not replace the safeguards required for health information.

Where required, we will identify an appropriate lawful basis for personal data processing and comply with applicable requirements concerning special-category data, transparency, security and retention.

10 Changes to this policy

We may update this policy when website functionality, the technologies we use or applicable legal requirements change. The current version will be published on this page.

If a change affects how consent is obtained or how optional technologies are used, we will take any steps required by applicable law, which may include requesting consent again.

11 Contact us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or wish to ask about our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact us: