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Cookie Policy

What cookies are, which ones this website sets, why we use them, and how you can control them. Compliant with the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).

Last updated: 11 June 2026

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to remember your preferences, and to give the website operator information about how visitors use the site. Cookies set by the website you are visiting are called "first-party cookies"; cookies set by other organisations (e.g. analytics or embedded content providers) are called "third-party cookies".

Cookies we use

This website sets only a small number of cookies, all of which are strictly necessary to operate the site or to remember choices you have made. We do not currently use any analytics, advertising, or marketing cookies, and we do not embed third-party tracking technology. The cookies in use are:

NamePurposeTypeDuration
__next_preview_data__Used by the Next.js framework during preview-mode navigation.EssentialSession
__prerender_bypassUsed by the Next.js framework to bypass caching for authenticated preview sessions.EssentialSession
__client_uatUsed internally by our hosting infrastructure to identify unique visitors for rate-limiting and basic load-balancing.Essential1 year

Note: we periodically review the exact cookies set by the website and may update the table above. For a live, fully detailed list from your own browser, use your browser's developer tools or a site such as cookiescan.com.

No marketing or analytics tracking

This website does not use any of the following:

  • Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, or any other analytics service
  • Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight, or any other advertising pixel
  • Hotjar, FullStory, Microsoft Clarity, or any session-replay tool
  • Embedded YouTube, Vimeo, or other third-party video/content that sets cookies
  • Live-chat or chatbot services that drop marketing cookies

If we introduce any of these in future, we will update this Cookie Policy and, where required by PECR, request your consent before setting any non-essential cookies.

Lawful basis (UK GDPR / PECR)

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR, as amended), strict consent is required before storing any non-essential cookie on a user's device, with a small exemption for cookies that are "strictly necessary" to provide a service the user has explicitly requested. All cookies currently set by this website fall within the strictly-necessary exemption, so we do not show a consent banner and we do not request consent for them.

For more information on how we process personal data more generally, please see our Privacy Policy.

How long cookies last

Some cookies are "session" cookies and are deleted from your device when you close your browser. Others are "persistent" cookies and remain for a set period (see the table above). You can delete any cookie at any time through your browser settings.

Managing your cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from all or certain websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear all cookies when you close your browser

Useful starting points for the most common browsers:

Note: blocking or deleting strictly-necessary cookies may prevent parts of this website from functioning correctly. You may need to re-enter information or adjust preferences each time you visit.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Material changes will be brought to your attention through a notice on the homepage.

Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, this policy, or our wider handling of personal data, please contact us:

R A Medical Services Ltd

Sandylands Business Centre, Carleton New Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 2AA

Data Protection lead: dpo@ramedical.com

General enquiries: info@ramedical.com

Telephone: 01535 652 444

ICO registration: ZA794446

See also our Privacy Policy.