Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how GP Ratings uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our platform. This policy is provided in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

By continuing to use the GP Ratings website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, subject to your cookie preferences.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.

Cookies help websites function effectively and provide useful information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

GP Ratings uses cookies for several purposes including:

  • Ensuring the website functions properly
  • Allowing users to securely access GP practice dashboards
  • Understanding how visitors interact with the website
  • Improving platform performance and usability
  • Maintaining security and preventing misuse
3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include cookies that enable secure login, session management, and basic website functionality.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They collect information such as which pages are visited and how users navigate the platform. This information helps us improve the performance and design of our services.

Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember user preferences such as settings or language choices in order to provide a more personalised experience.

Security Cookies

Security cookies help detect suspicious activity and protect the website from misuse or unauthorised access.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by trusted third-party services that help us operate the platform, such as analytics providers or infrastructure services.

These providers process data in accordance with applicable data protection laws and their own privacy policies.

5. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow users to control or delete cookies through browser settings. You can choose to block or remove cookies at any time.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website and prevent some services from working correctly.

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit the GP Ratings website, you may be presented with a cookie notice requesting your consent to use certain types of cookies.

You can update your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings or through the cookie consent controls provided on the website.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our services. Updated versions will be published on this page.

8. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact GP Ratings support.