Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 01, 2025
At Pearl Dental Surgery (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.pearldentalsurgeries.com . This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (e.g., computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help improve website functionality, enhance user experience, and provide insights to website owners. Cookies can be “session” cookies (deleted after you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (stored until they expire or are deleted).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to ensure our Website operates smoothly, to improve your browsing experience, and to gather data for analytics. The types of cookies we use include:
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the Website to function properly, enabling features like page navigation, secure form submissions, and access to booking systems.
- Purpose: Support core Website functionality, such as online appointment bookings.
- Example: Session cookies for user authentication.
- Duration: Typically session-based, removed when you close your browser.
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website, such as which pages are most popular or where users encounter issues. This data allows us to optimize the Website for better performance.
- Purpose: Collect anonymous data on page visits and user behavior.
- Example: Google Analytics cookies for tracking Website usage.
- Duration: Persistent, up to 2 years.
3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences to provide a personalized experience, such as saving your language choice or appointment preferences.
- Purpose: Enhance usability by storing user settings.
- Example: Cookies that retain your preferred contact method.
- Duration: Persistent, ranging from days to months.
4. Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver relevant ads and measure their performance. They may be set by third-party advertising partners.
- Purpose: Provide tailored advertisements about our dental services.
- Example: Cookies from advertising platforms for targeted promotions.
- Duration: Persistent, typically weeks to months.
Third-Party Cookies
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control cookies through our Website’s consent tool or your browser settings:
- Cookie Consent Tool: On your first visit, a pop-up may allow you to accept or customize cookie settings. You can update these preferences anytime via the “Cookie Settings” link in the Website footer.
- Browser Controls: Adjust your browser settings to block, delete, or manage cookies. Common browsers include:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.
- Analytics Opt-Out: To disable Google Analytics tracking, use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Note that disabling some cookies may impact the Website’s functionality, such as booking forms or personalized features.
Updates to This Policy
We may revise this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. Updates will be posted here with a new “Last updated” date. We encourage you to check this page periodically.