This policy explains how THE COLLEGE OF FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONERS LIMITED (“we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://www.collegefhp.com/ (the “Site”).

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies can be used to make websites operate correctly, remember preferences and collect information about how visitors use a website.

Similar technologies may include scripts, pixels, tags and local storage technologies that store information on, or access information from, your device.

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• ensure that the Site operates correctly and securely;
• remember your cookie and privacy preferences;
• provide functionality necessary for the operation of the Site;
• understand how visitors use the Site;
• measure website traffic and performance; and
• help us improve the content, structure and usability of the Site.

We use CookieYes to manage cookie preferences and consent.

We also use Google Analytics 4 to help us understand how visitors use our Site.

Strictly necessary cookies may be placed without your consent where they are required for the operation of the Site or to provide a service you have requested.

Analytics cookies are optional and will only be activated where you have provided your consent through our cookie preference controls.

3. Strictly necessary cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are required for the Site to operate correctly, securely or to provide functionality that you have requested.

These cookies may be used for purposes such as:

• website security;
• maintaining essential website functionality;
• remembering your cookie preferences; and
• recording and managing your cookie consent choices.

Because these cookies are necessary for these purposes, your consent is not normally required.

We use CookieYes to manage your cookie choices.

Cookie name: cookieyes-consent

Provider: CookieYes

Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preferences and enables us to record and manage your consent choices.

Duration: Up to 1 year.

The duration may vary depending on the cookie consent settings configured on our Site.

4. Analytics cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our Site.

These cookies help us collect statistical information about website usage, including:

• the number of visitors to the Site;
• pages visited;
• how visitors navigate through the Site;
• the duration of visits;
• device and browser information;
• approximate geographic location;
• how visitors reached our Site; and
• general website performance.

We use this information to understand how our Site is being used and to identify ways in which we can improve our website and services.

Analytics cookies will only be activated where you have provided your consent.

5. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4, a web analytics service provided by Google, to collect information about how visitors use our Site.

Our Google Analytics Measurement ID is:

G-XSE4CY2CJG

Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors interact with the Site by providing statistical information about website traffic and usage.

Information collected through Google Analytics may include:

• pages viewed;
• events and interactions on the Site;
• session information;
• device type;
• browser type;
• operating system;
• approximate geographic location; and
• information about how visitors reached our Site.

We use this information to monitor website performance, understand website usage and improve our Site and services.

We do not currently use Google Analytics cookies on this Site for targeted advertising.

6. Google Analytics cookies used on our Site

The principal Google Analytics cookies used on our Site are:

Cookie name: _ga

Provider: Google Analytics

Purpose: Used to distinguish users for statistical and analytical purposes.

Duration: Up to 2 years.

Cookie name: _ga_XSE4CY2CJG

Provider: Google Analytics

Purpose: Used to maintain session information and distinguish sessions.

Duration: Up to 2 years.

Cookie duration may be affected by browser restrictions, browser settings, manual deletion of cookies or changes to our Google Analytics configuration.

7. Google Consent Mode

We use Google Consent Mode together with CookieYes to communicate your cookie consent choices to Google services.

By default, consent for non-essential categories, including analytics, is set to denied until you make a choice through our cookie banner.

Where you consent to analytics cookies, the relevant consent status is updated and Google Analytics may then operate in accordance with your preference.

Where you reject analytics cookies, analytics consent remains denied.

8. Google Analytics and personal information

Google Analytics may process information relating to your device and your interaction with our Site.

IP address information may be used to determine approximate geographic information before being discarded by Google Analytics systems.

We do not use Google Analytics to identify individual visitors personally.

However, some information processed through analytics technologies may constitute personal data under UK data protection legislation.

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

9. Your cookie choices

When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner provided through CookieYes.

You can choose to:

• accept optional cookies;
• reject optional cookies; or
• manage your cookie preferences.

Strictly necessary cookies remain active because they are required for the Site to operate or to record your privacy choices.

Analytics cookies will not be activated unless you provide the relevant consent.

You are not required to accept analytics cookies in order to access the main content and services available on our Site.

10. Changing or withdrawing your consent

You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time.

You can do this by using the Cookie Settings or Cookie Preferences control available on our Site.

Changing or withdrawing your consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before your consent was withdrawn.

CookieYes may retain a record of your consent preferences so that we can demonstrate and manage your cookie choices.

11. Managing cookies through your browser

Most web browsers allow you to view, manage, block and delete cookies through their settings.

Depending on your browser, you may be able to:

• block all cookies;
• block third-party cookies;
• delete existing cookies;
• receive a warning before cookies are stored; or
• delete cookies automatically when you close your browser.

Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the operation or functionality of certain parts of the Site.

Browser controls operate separately from the cookie preference controls provided through CookieYes.

12. Third-party services

We currently use the following third-party services in connection with cookies and consent management.

CookieYes

CookieYes provides our cookie consent management system and enables us to record and manage visitors’ cookie preferences.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is provided by Google and enables us to measure and analyse use of our Site.

These third parties may process information in accordance with their own applicable privacy policies, terms and data protection arrangements.

Where personal data is transferred outside the United Kingdom, applicable international data transfer requirements and appropriate safeguards will apply.

For further information about international transfers and how we use third-party service providers, please see our Privacy Policy.

13. Personal data and applicable legislation

Some information collected through cookies and similar technologies may constitute personal data.

Where we process personal data, we do so in accordance with applicable UK data protection and privacy legislation, including:

• the UK General Data Protection Regulation;
• the Data Protection Act 2018; and
• the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003, as amended.

For more information about how we collect, use, store and protect personal data, the lawful bases we rely upon and your data protection rights, please see our Privacy Policy.

14. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time.

We may make changes where:

• we introduce or remove cookies or similar technologies;
• we change the way we use analytics services;
• our website functionality changes;
• our service providers change;
• our legal or regulatory obligations change; or
• relevant regulatory guidance is updated.

The date shown at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.

Where appropriate, significant changes may also be communicated through the Site.

15. Contact us

If you have any questions about this policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact us:

THE COLLEGE OF FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONERS LIMITED

Registered office:
Churchfield House
36 Vicar Street
Dudley
West Midlands
England
DY2 8RG

Company number: 04595656

Email: admin@collegefhp.com

Telephone: +44 121 559 0180