Welcome to Fyfield Village Vets (https://fyfieldvillagevets.com/). This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website, what types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your preferences in accordance with UK GDPR and privacy regulations.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are downloaded and stored on your browser or device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, store preferences, and improve your overall browsing experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on Fyfield Village Vets to ensure that our website functions smoothly, securely, and efficiently. Specifically, cookies help us to:

• Ensure essential website operations, appointment forms, and page navigation work properly.
• Remember your settings and preferences during and between visits.
• Understand how visitors interact with our content so we can continually optimize user experience.
• Maintain fast, secure, and responsive website performance.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. Without these cookies, services like secure forms, appointment booking submissions, and basic navigation cannot be provided.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website (e.g., which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages). They do not collect personal identifying information.

C. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred text size or region) to provide enhanced and personalized features.

4. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You have the right to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection.
• Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality and usability of our website.

5. Third-Party Links & Content

Our website may contain links to external third-party services (such as pet insurance partners or map providers). These third-party sites have their own independent cookie and privacy policies, and we do not accept responsibility or liability for their practices.

6. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our operational, legal, or regulatory requirements. Any updates will be posted directly on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.