Cookie Policy – Devon Local Medical Committee (Devon LMC)
This Cookie Policy explains how Devon Local Medical Committee (“Devon LMC”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we handle personal data more generally.
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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owners about how the site is being used.
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Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions correctly
- Improve site performance and usability
- Understand how visitors use our site
- Help us continually improve the services we provide
We do not use cookies to identify you personally without your consent.
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Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as:
- Completing forms
- Logging into secure areas
- Managing cookie consent preferences
Without these cookies, parts of the website may not function correctly.
b) Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to measure and improve the performance of our website by collecting information about how visitors use it.
We may use tools such as Google Analytics to collect anonymous information including:
- Number of visitors
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
- How users navigate the site
This information is aggregated and anonymised and does not identify you personally.
c) Functionality Cookies
These enable the website to remember choices you make (such as region, preferences, or accessibility settings) to provide a more personalised experience.
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Cookies That Require Consent
Under UK law, we are required to obtain your consent before placing:
- Analytics cookies
- Functionality cookies
- Any non-essential cookies
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner giving you the option to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage your preferences
You may change or withdraw your consent at any time.
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Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or disable cookies in several ways:
- Through the cookie consent banner on our website
- Via your web browser settings
Please note that disabling some cookies may affect how our website functions.
Browser guidance:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search & Services
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security
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Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by trusted third-party services that appear on our pages, such as:
- Website analytics providers
- Embedded content providers (e.g. video platforms)
These third parties are responsible for their own cookie policies and data handling practices.
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How Long Cookies Are Stored
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – stored for a defined period
We only retain cookies for as long as necessary for their intended purpose.
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Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our website. Any updates will be published on this page.
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Contact Us
If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact: [email protected]