UK Dental Specialist Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 13 April 2026

Last Updated: 13 April 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how UK Dental Specialists (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://ukdentalspecialists.co.uk.
This policy is designed to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and guidance issued by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure websites function correctly, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators.

Our Approach to Cookie Compliance

We adopt a consent-based approach to cookies in line with ICO guidance:

  • We do not set any non-essential cookies or tracking technologies until valid consent has been obtained.
  • Strictly necessary cookies are set automatically as they are essential for the operation of the website
  • All non-essential cookies (including analytics and marketing cookies) are disabled by default and only activated after you provide explicit consent
  • You are provided with clear, granular choices via our cookie banner
  • You can withdraw or amend your consent at any time

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation, security, and accessibility of the website. They do not require user consent under PECR.

2. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality, such as remembering your preferences. These are only set with your consent.

3. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website (e.g. pages visited, time spent). This information is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
These cookies are only used where you have provided consent.

4. Performance Cookies

These cookies help us measure and improve the performance of our website.

5. Marketing Cookies (if applicable)

These cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements or measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. These are only set where explicit consent has been obtained.

6. Retention

Cookies may be stored for varying periods depending on their purpose. Full details, including cookie duration and expiry, are provided within the CookieYes Cookie Declaration.

Cookie Consent Management

We use the CookieYes consent management platform to:

  • Present a compliant cookie banner on your first visit
  • Enable you to accept or reject non-essential cookies
  • Record and manage your consent preferences

You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available on our website.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services embedded on our website, such as:

  • Google Analytics (website usage analysis)
  • Embedded content (e.g. maps or videos)

Third-party services used on this website may process personal data in accordance with their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies in the following ways:

  • Using our Cookie Settings tool
  • Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality and performance of the website.

Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on the following legal bases:

  • Consent – for all non-essential cookies (in accordance with PECR)
  • Legitimate interests – for strictly necessary cookies required to operate and secure the website

Data Protection and Patient Trust

As a healthcare provider regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), we recognise the importance of maintaining patient trust and handling information responsibly.
We ensure that:

  • Personal data collected via cookies is minimised and proportionate
  • Any analytics data is used to improve patient access and website usability
  • Our use of cookies supports safe, accessible, and effective digital services for patients.

We do not use cookies in a way that would compromise patient confidentiality.

Updates to This Policy

We review this Cookie Policy regularly to ensure it remains accurate and compliant with current legislation and regulatory expectations.
Any updates will be published on this page.

Contact Us

UK Dental Specialists
Email: info@ukds.org
Telephone: 01727 800372

Cookie Declaration

Details of the specific cookies used on this website are provided dynamically through our CookieYes tool. This information is automatically updated to reflect the cookies currently in use.