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Plantmed Clinic UK Ltd (Co. no 15642057), trading as "Dispensed"
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Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Plantmed Clinic UK Ltd (Company Number 15642057), trading as "Dispensed" (we, us, or our) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our websites, including those accessed through the domain name www.dispensed.co.uk or any other website that references this Cookie Policy (collectively, "Websites").

This policy explains:
  • What these technologies are
  • Why we use them
  • Your rights to control our use of them
  • How long we retain cookie data
  • How you can withdraw consent and delete cookies

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to ensure their websites function correctly, improve efficiency, and provide reporting and analytics.

First-party cookies are those set by the website owner and are used to enhance your browsing experience. Third-party cookies, on the other hand, are set by external parties and enable additional features or functionalities on a website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics. The third parties that set these cookies can recognise your device both when it visits the original website and when it visits other websites where their cookies are also in use.

Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use both first-party and third-party cookies for a variety of reasons. Some cookies are required for technical purposes to ensure that the Websites function properly, and these are referred to as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Without these cookies, certain features of the Websites may not work as intended.

In addition to essential cookies, we also use cookies to track and understand user behaviour, allowing us to tailor and enhance the overall experience on the Websites. These cookies help us analyse how visitors interact with our content and enable us to personalise their experience.

Third parties may also place cookies through the Websites for purposes such as advertising, analytics, and other functionalities. These third-party cookies allow external providers to recognise your device when you visit our Websites and, in some cases, when you visit other websites.

Under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we must obtain your explicit consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. Essential cookies, which are necessary for the operation of the Websites, do not require consent.

Consent must be freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. You have the right to refuse or withdraw your consent at any time. We will not place any non-essential cookies unless you have explicitly consented to them via our cookie consent banner.

The specific types of first-party and third-party cookies used on the Websites, along with their purposes, are detailed in the table below.
Types of Cookie Who Serves These Cookies How to Refuse
Essential website cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through the Websites and to enable you to use certain features, such as access to secure areas. Without these cookies, essential services on the Websites may not function properly. www.dispensed.co.uk, analytics.google.com These cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the Websites to you and cannot be refused. You can block or delete them by changing your browser settings, as described below under 'How can I control cookies?'.
Performance and functionality cookies: These cookies enhance the performance and functionality of the Websites but are not essential for their use. However, without these cookies, some features—such as embedded videos—may become unavailable. www.dispensed.co.uk, analytics.google.com To refuse these cookies, please follow the instructions below under 'How can I control cookies?'.
Analytics and customisation cookies: These cookies collect information in aggregate form to help us understand how the Websites are being used and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They also help us customise the Websites to improve your experience. www.dispensed.co.uk, analytics.google.com To refuse these cookies, please follow the instructions below under 'How can I control cookies?'.
Advertising cookies: These cookies help make advertising messages more relevant to you. They prevent the same advertisement from continuously reappearing, ensure that ads are displayed correctly for advertisers, and, in some cases, personalise advertisements based on your interests. www.dispensed.co.uk, analytics.google.com To refuse these cookies, please follow the instructions below under 'How can I control cookies?'.
Social networking cookies: These cookies allow you to share pages and content that you find interesting on the Websites through third-party social networking sites and other platforms. They may also be used for advertising purposes. www.dispensed.co.uk, analytics.google.com To refuse these cookies, please follow the instructions below under 'How can I control cookies?'.

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Other Tracking Technologies: Web Beacons and Similar Technologies

Cookies are not the only way to recognise or track visitors to a website. We may also use similar technologies from time to time, such as web beacons, sometimes referred to as tracking pixels or clear GIFs. These are tiny graphics files containing a unique identifier that enables us to recognise when someone has visited the Websites or opened an email we have sent. This allows us to monitor user traffic patterns from one page to another within the Websites, to deliver or interact with cookies, to determine whether you have arrived at the Websites from an online advertisement displayed on a third-party site, to improve site performance, and to measure the effectiveness of email marketing campaigns.

In many cases, these technologies rely on cookies to function properly. If you choose to decline cookies, this may impair the functionality of web beacons and similar tracking technologies.

Flash Cookies or Local Shared Objects

The Websites may also use Flash Cookies, also known as Local Shared Objects (LSOs), to collect and store information about your use of our services, assist with fraud prevention, and support other site operations.

If you do not want Flash Cookies stored on your computer, you can adjust the settings of your Flash Player to block Flash Cookies storage by using the tools available in the Website Storage Settings Panel. You can also manage Flash Cookies by accessing the Global Storage Settings Panel and following the provided instructions. These may include guidance on how to delete existing Flash Cookies (referred to as "information" on the Macromedia site), how to prevent Flash LSOs from being placed on your computer without your consent, and, for Flash Player 8 and later, how to block Flash Cookies that are not delivered by the operator of the page you are visiting at the time.

Restricting or limiting the acceptance of Flash Cookies may affect the functionality of some Flash-based applications, including those used in connection with our services or online content.

Targeted Advertising

Third parties may place cookies on your computer or mobile device to deliver advertising through the Websites. These companies may use information about your visits to the Websites and other websites to display advertisements for goods and services that may be of interest to you. They may also use technology to measure the effectiveness of these advertisements by employing cookies or web beacons to collect data on your browsing behaviour.

This process allows for the delivery of targeted advertisements based on your interests, but the information collected does not enable us or third parties to identify your name, contact details, or other personally identifying information unless you choose to provide these details yourself.

We do not control how these third parties process your data. Their use of your data is subject to their own privacy policies. Please review their policies for more information:
If you do not consent to third-party cookies, they will not be placed on your device.

How Can I Control Cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can adjust your web browser settings to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use the Websites; however, some functionality and areas of the Websites may be restricted.

As browser settings vary, you should refer to your browser’s help menu for specific instructions on how to manage your cookie preferences.

In addition, most advertising networks provide options to opt out of targeted advertising.

For more information, you can visit:

‍https://www.aboutads.info/choices/
https://www.youronlinechoices.com

How Often Will This Cookie Policy Be Updated?

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. We encourage you to regularly review this Cookie Policy to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. The last updated date at the top of this Cookie Policy will indicate when it was most recently revised.

Where Can I Get Further Information?

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please contact us by email at privacy@dispensed.co.uk
Plantmed Clinic UK Ltd (15642057), trading as 'Dispensed', is in partnership with SJLD LTD (13138487), trading as 'Urban Clinic', which is registered and regulated by the CQC.