Introduction
Holt Doctors Ltd (“we”, “us” or “our”) use cookies and similar tools across our websites to improve their performance and enhance your experience. This policy explains how we do that.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that is downloaded on to your computer when you visit a website, which enables the website to tailor its offerings to your preferences when you visit it.
There are two main types of cookies:
- A session cookie only exists for the duration of your visit to a website. They recognise your computer or smartphone as you move between pages. These cookies can be used, for example, to maintain secure logins.
- A persistent cookie stays on your device for a set period of time and can be used, for example, to remember you when you next visit the website.
The source of each cookie also varies. Some cookies are owned and created by Holt Doctors Ltd ('first-party' cookies), but others are supplied by independent companies ('third-party' cookies).
Cookies are NOT viruses, any kind of malware, programs or applications. Cookies can't see the files on your computer. We prioritise your privacy and handle all gathered information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
The cookies used on Holt Doctors Ltd website fall into various categories:
- Essential
- Functionality
- Communication
- Analytics and advertising
What all of this means is that you get the best possible user experience and relevant information based on your needs.
1. Essential
Essential cookies enable smooth navigation of the website and access to key features, such as secure areas, while also remembering form information within a session, balancing visitor load across servers, displaying the correct version of the site for your device, tracking user sessions, and recrding your cookie consent preferences.
Vimeo
We use Vimeo to embed videos on our website, and these videos may set essential cookies that ensure secure video playback. These cookies are necessary for the secure operation of the video player and help manage requests and prevent misuse. No additional tracking or analytics cookies are applied via this function.
2. Functionality
Functionality cookies enable us to provide enhanced and personalised features on our website. These cookies remember your preferences, ensuring a seamless and tailored browsing experience. Functionality cookies are essential for the proper functioning of specific features. By accepting functionality cookies, you enhance your overall user experience on our site.
Zapier
These cookies enable us to provide website chatbot functionality. For Zapier chatbots, they enhance your web experience by detecting misuse across sessions, tracking errors, and more. Zapier also uses these cookies to serve Google advertising to users who interact with the Zapier chatbot platform. You have full control over which types of cookies are used at any time. See 'Managing cookies' at the bottom of this page to learn more.
3. Communication
Communication cookies are employed to help deliver highly tailored content that fits your needs and interests, and to measure communication effectiveness. These cookies track your website behaviour, such as the pages you visit, the products you view, and the links you click.
If you choose to allow communication cookies, you may receive a more personalised and engaging communication experience, such as tailored email correspondence.
Force24
We use Force24 cookies to deliver customised content via email and gather insights into your interactions with our website, such as the pages you visit and forms you submit. This helps us personalise content, offers, and provide relevant information through the Force24 marketing platform. The data collected by these cookies remains anonymous unless you visit our website via a link in an email sent through the Force24 platform and accept cookies, or if you complete a form containing your email address on our website or Force24 landing pages.
ActiveCampaign
Our use of ActiveCampaign cookies is focused on providing customised content through email. These cookies enable us to gather insights on your interactions with our website, such as the pages you visit and the forms you submit. This information helps us deliver personalised content, offers, and valuable information using ActiveCampaign's marketing platform. Additionally, Google may use this data to deliver targeted advertisements, both on our site and across other platforms.
4. Analytics and advertising
Advertising cookies track user behaviour across websites to deliver personalised ads. They collect data on interests and interactions, enhancing targeted marketing and campaign effectiveness.
Google Analytics
These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses these cookies to distinguish between unique users and to store session-related data. These cookies gather details such as the number of visitors, the sources of traffic, and the pages users have viewed. While this data is not fully anonymised, it helps us gain insights into our audience and refine our content. Additionally, Google may use this data to deliver targeted advertisements, both on our site and across other platforms.
Managing cookies
You can set your cookie preferences when you first visit our website and manage them on subsequent visits by simply clicking 'Manage Cookies' at the bottom of every page. You can also manage and delete cookies directly via your browser settings.
Please note that some cookies, including those used to enhance your user experience, may remain active unless you delete them manually from your browser or withdraw consent within 'Manage cookies.' If you choose to decline cookies, some parts of the Holt Doctors Ltd website may not function as intended or may not function at all.
Changes to this Policy
The terms of this Policy may change from time to time. We shall publish any material changes to this Policy via appropriate notices either on this website or by contacting you using other communication channels.
Contact
Questions, comments and requests regarding this policy are welcomed and should be addressed to [email protected]