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Last updated: 01/01/2026
This Cookie Policy explains how wound-care.co.uk (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies
when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control them.
This policy applies to all visitors worldwide, including users in the UK, EU, and other regions.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website.
They help the website function properly, stay secure, remember your preferences, and understand how users interact with the site.
Cookies can be:
Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies – stored until they expire or are deleted manually.
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, including:
Keeping the website secure
Enabling login and account functionality
Remembering user preferences
Improving performance and usability
Analysing website traffic
Supporting marketing and communications (where consented)
Some cookies are essential, while others are optional and require your consent.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off.
They help with:
User authentication and logins
Account security
Page navigation
Cookie consent storage
Without these cookies, parts of the website may not work properly.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalised features.
Examples include:
Language and region preferences
Remembering login sessions
Saving form data
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website so we can improve performance and user experience.
They collect information such as:
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Traffic sources
Errors encountered
We may use tools such as Google Analytics or similar platforms, only where you have given consent.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.
They may be used to:
Measure advertising effectiveness
Deliver personalised content
Limit repeated ads
These cookies are only used with your permission.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages.
These may include:
Analytics providers
Payment processors
Embedded media (such as videos)
Customer support tools
We do not control these cookies directly. You should review the privacy policies of these third parties
for more information about how they use cookies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie choices at any time.
You can:
Accept or reject cookies using our cookie banner
Change your preferences via the “Cookie Settings” link on our site
Delete cookies in your browser settings
Block cookies using your browser controls
Browser controls:
Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Edge
Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality, including login access.
6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
For users in the UK and EU:
We process personal data collected through cookies under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, based on:
Consent for analytics and marketing cookies
Legitimate interest for strictly necessary cookies
For international users, we comply with applicable data protection laws in your region.
7. Data Protection & Healthcare Context
As a healthcare-focused business, wound-care.co.uk takes privacy seriously.
We:
Limit data collection to what is necessary
Protect login sessions and accounts
Do not use cookies to collect sensitive medical information without lawful basis
Secure personal data using industry-standard safeguards
For more information, please see our Privacy Policy.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal or technical changes.
Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:
