Last Updated: 20 March 2026
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Cookies don’t contain viruses or malware and don’t directly identify you personally. They store information about your browsing activity and preferences.
We use cookies on our website (www.a1dentalsurgery.co.uk) for the following purposes:
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
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These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and error messages received.
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These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (like your username or language preference) to provide enhanced, more personalized features.
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These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They also help limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
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Copy: Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services we use:
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve website performance and user experience.
Data collected:
Google Analytics data is anonymized and doesn’t identify you personally.
Opt-out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
If our website includes social media sharing buttons or embedded content from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, these platforms may place cookies.
We don’t control these third-party cookies. Please review the relevant platform’s cookie policy:
Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration | Consent Required? |
[cookie_name] | Essential | Session management | Session | No |
[cookie_name] | Essential | Security verification | 1 year | No |
_ga | Performance | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years | Yes |
_gid | Performance | Google Analytics tracking | 24 hours | Yes |
[cookie_name] | Functionality | Remember preferences | 1 year | Yes |
This list is updated regularly. Actual cookies may vary.
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
You can change your preferences anytime by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome:
Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox:
Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari:
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Microsoft Edge:
Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Blocking all cookies may prevent some website features from working properly.
Google Analytics:
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Cookies are stored for varying periods:
Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (ranging from 24 hours to 2 years depending on the cookie’s purpose)
Each cookie’s duration is listed in our cookie table above.
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We’ll update the “Last Updated” date when changes are made. Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website.
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: a1teeth52@yahoo.com
Phone: 01227 765 851
Post: A1 Dental Surgery, 52 London Road, Canterbury, Kent CT2 8LF
