UK MED ZONE · WEBSITE PRIVACY
Cookie Policy
Cookies help websites remember useful information, support essential features and—where permitted—understand how visitors use online services. This policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on UK Med Zone and what choices are available to you.
Last updated: 5 November 2026
Understanding Your Cookie Choices
Essential technical cookies are required to run our online pharmacy platform securely—such as remembering your basket items and keeping your patient account login protected. Optional cookies that collect analytics or support marketing are disabled by default under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). They are only activated after you make an explicit, informed choice.
Policy Quick Links
Jump straight to the information you need:
- What Are Cookies – Definitions and storage technology details.
- Types of Cookies – How we classify essential vs optional cookies.
- Personal Data and Cookies – How cookie identifiers map to privacy rules.
- Cookie Reference – Complete table of active cookies on UK Med Zone.
- Managing Preferences – Easy step-by-step options to update your choices.
- Contact Information – Reach out directly to our privacy team.
What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies?
Cookies are small text files stored safely on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you browse web pages. They let websites remember session progress, save custom layout preferences and recognise returning visitors.
Additional Storage Technologies: In addition to standard browser cookies, we may utilise related storage technologies—including local storage, tracking pixels and scripts—in strict accordance with updated UK PECR standards.
Cookie Classifications on UK Med Zone
We group storage technologies into four distinct categories so you can manage your permissions with complete control:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential technical cookies required to power core features, including encrypted patient login sessions, prescription basket retention and secure checkout processing.
Analytics Cookies
Performance cookies that help us evaluate aggregate visitor trends, category navigation patterns and website performance so we can continuously improve user experience.
Functional Cookies
Preference cookies that remember your customised site choices, such as screen layout preferences, region parameters or saved filter selections.
Marketing Cookies
Campaign cookies that measure the reach of educational health outreach without capturing sensitive consultation or medical data.
Detailed Cookie Reference
UK Med Zone relies on essential technical cookies to manage prescription basket state, secure patient account sessions and ensure payment checkout integrity.
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Under UK privacy law, optional non-essential cookies remain blocked until you provide affirmative opt-in consent. You can update or withdraw your consent at any time.
Review Choices
Access our on-site cookie banner settings to view active category toggles.
Update Preference
Opt in or opt out of optional analytics and marketing permissions whenever you choose.
Browser Controls
Block, manage or clear existing cookies directly within your web browser’s security panel.
Third-Party Integrations and Data Protection
- Third-Party Partners: Secure payment gateways and essential identity verification providers may place essential operational cookies during checkout to complete transactions securely.
- Personal Data Integration: Any technical identifier or cookie record linked with personal patient data is handled in strict compliance with UK GDPR standards under our main Privacy Policy.
- Cookie Duration: Session cookies clear automatically when you close your web browser. Persistent cookies remain stored until their set expiry date or until manually cleared.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Cookie Policy FAQs
Q: Do I have to accept cookies to order from UK Med Zone?
A: You only need to accept essential operational cookies to navigate healthcare categories, log in to your account and complete checkout. You can decline optional analytics and marketing cookies without affecting your store experience.
Q: Can I change my cookie permissions after my initial visit?
A: Yes. You can change your permissions anytime by clicking the cookie preference manager link in our footer or by adjusting your web browser privacy settings.
Q: Are medical consultations or health details tracked by marketing cookies?
A: No. Optional marketing and performance cookies measure aggregate campaign reach only. Your personal consultations, medical questionnaires and prescription details are strictly isolated from tracking technologies.
Q: How long do persistent cookies stay on my browser?
A: Persistent cookies remain on your device until their scheduled expiration date (ranging from 2 days up to 12 months) or until you manually clear your browser cache.
Contact Information
Questions About Data Privacy?
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or how we handle tracking technologies, please contact our data privacy team:
Email: [email protected]