Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 December 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
MyNextDentist uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, account access, and remembering your preferences.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | User authentication | Session |
| csrf_token | Security | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your location preferences and recent searches.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| location_pref | Remembers your location | 30 days |
| recent_searches | Stores recent searches | 7 days |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve our services.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
3. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Cookie banner: Use our cookie consent banner to manage your preferences when you first visit
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings
- Third-party tools: Various browser extensions can help manage cookies
Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
4. Browser Settings
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@mynextdentist.co.uk
Address: MyNextDentist, London, United Kingdom