Cookie Policy

About this cookie policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them. You should read this policy to understand what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, the information we collect using cookies, and how that information is used.

For further information on how we use, store and protect your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time from the Cookie Declaration on our website. Your consent applies to the following domains: www.dralexnikolaou.co.uk

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when a website is loaded in your browser. They help websites function properly, improve security, enhance usability, and provide insight into website performance.

How do we use cookies?

As with most online services, our website uses both first-party and third-party cookies for a number of purposes. First-party cookies are mainly necessary for the website to function correctly and do not collect personally identifiable data.

Third-party cookies are used mainly to understand how the website performs, how visitors interact with it, and how we can improve the user experience.

What types of cookies do we use?

The cookies used on our website are grouped into the following categories.

Necessary

Necessary cookies are essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website.

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisement	1 year	Records user consent for Advertisement cookies.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	11 months	Stores consent for Analytics cookies.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	11 months	Stores consent for Functional cookies.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	Stores consent for Necessary cookies.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	11 months	Stores consent for Other cookies.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	Stores consent for Performance cookies.
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	Stores whether the user has consented to the cookie policy.

Functional

Functional cookies help enable specific third-party features and improve usability.

Performance

Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site.

Analytics

Analytics cookies help provide information on visitor numbers, traffic sources and page usage.

Cookie	Duration	Description
_ga	2 years	Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users.
_gat_gtag_UA_223319714_1	1 minute	Used by Google to distinguish users.
_gid	1 day	Used by Google Analytics to store page usage information.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide relevant ads and marketing campaigns.

Others

Other uncategorised cookies are currently being analysed and classified.

The list below details the cookies used on our website.

Cookie	Description
Necessary
cookielawinfo-checkbox-advertisement	Records consent for Advertisement cookies.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	Records consent for Performance cookies.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics	Records consent for Analytics cookies.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others	Records consent for Other cookies.
viewed_cookie_policy	Stores whether or not the user accepted the cookie policy.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	Records consent for Necessary cookies.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional	Records consent for Functional cookies.
Analytics
_ga	Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users.
_gid	Google Analytics cookie used to store visitor behaviour data.
_gat_gtag_UA_223319714_1	Google cookie used to distinguish users.

How can I control cookie preferences?

You can manage your cookie preferences by clicking the Settings button in the cookie banner and enabling or disabling categories according to your preferences.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. To find out more about managing and deleting cookies, visit public resources such as Wikipedia or All About Cookies.