1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how PharmaEthical ("we", "us", or "our"), a healthcare technology company registered in the United Kingdom and operating at www.pharmaethical.com, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.
PharmaEthical provides innovative health technology solutions to Community Pharmacies, Nursing, Residential, and Care Homes. Our website serves as an informational and contact platform for healthcare professionals and partners seeking to improve clinical governance and patient care.
By continuing to browse our website, you acknowledge your understanding of this Cookie Policy. Where consent is required, we will ask for it explicitly.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners.
Cookies can be:
- Session cookies – temporary files deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – files that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
- First-party cookies – set directly by PharmaEthical.
- Third-party cookies – set by external services we use (e.g., analytics or website builders).
3. Who Sets Cookies on This Website?
Our website is built using the Wix.com Website Builder platform. As a result, cookies are placed both by PharmaEthical and by Wix on our behalf. Wix may also set its own cookies for platform functionality and analytics purposes. Please refer to Wix's Privacy Policy at www.wix.com/about/privacy for further details on their data practices.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
The table below describes the categories of cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Type | Provider | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential / Strictly Necessary | Wix / PharmaEthical | Required for the website to function correctly, including page navigation, secure areas, and contact form submission. | Legitimate interests; no consent required |
| Performance / Analytics | Wix Analytics | Collects anonymous data on how visitors use the website (e.g., pages visited, time on site) to help us improve functionality and content. | Consent |
| Functional | Wix | Remembers user preferences and settings to enhance the browsing experience (e.g., language preference, form data). | Consent |
| Marketing / Targeting | Third-party (if enabled) | Used to deliver relevant content or track effectiveness of communications. Currently, PharmaEthical does not run paid advertising campaigns. | Consent |
5. Specific Cookies in Use
As our website is hosted on the Wix platform, the following are common cookies that may be set:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Description | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| hs | Wix | Security cookie to prevent forgery. | Session |
| svSession | Wix | Identifies unique visitors and tracks sessions. | 2 years |
| _wixCIDX | Wix | Tracks user sessions for analytics. | 3 months |
| _ga | Google Analytics (via Wix) | Registers a unique ID for generating statistical data on how you use the website. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics (via Wix) | Registers a unique ID for generating statistical data on how you use the website. | 24 hours |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Wix | Ensures secure form submissions (CSRF protection). | Session |
Note: The exact cookies present may vary depending on how you access our site and any updates made by Wix to their platform.
6. Legal Basis for Processing
Where we operate in the United Kingdom and European Economic Area (EEA), our use of cookies is governed by the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
- Strictly necessary cookies are processed on the basis of our legitimate interests to ensure the secure and proper functioning of our website.
- Analytics, functional, and marketing cookies are only set with your prior consent, which you may withdraw at any time.
7. Your Cookie Choices and Controls
7.1 Cookie Consent Banner
On your first visit, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can update your preferences at any time.
7.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Clear cookies when the browser is closed
- Receive a notification when a cookie is set
Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website. For guidance on managing cookies in your browser, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
7.3 Opt-Out Tools
For analytics cookies provided by Google, you may opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
8. Important Notice Regarding Healthcare Information
PharmaEthical operates in the healthcare sector. We want to reassure all visitors that:
- Our website does not collect, process, or store any special category data (including health or medical data) via cookies.
- Our cookie usage is strictly limited to website performance, functionality, and contact form facilitation.
- We do not use cookies to profile individuals for health-related marketing purposes.
If you are a healthcare professional, pharmacy partner, or care home seeking our services, any information you submit via our contact form is handled separately under our Privacy Policy.
9. Third-Party Links and Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including those related to Amal Pharmacy. These third parties have their own cookie and privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to review their policies when visiting linked sites.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this document and, where appropriate, notify users via a banner on our website.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
| Company | PharmaEthical |
|---|---|
| Website | www.pharmaethical.com |
| Contact Form | Available at www.pharmaethical.com (Home > Get in Touch) |
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