ClinicaliQ

Cookie Policy

Last updated: 31 March 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how ClinicaliQ (clinicaliq.co.uk) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. We are committed to transparency and compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the content.

2. Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include session management, security tokens, and login state for verified healthcare professionals. No consent is required for these cookies under PECR.

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use ClinicaliQ — for example, which clinical content areas are most visited and how users navigate the site. These cookies are only activated if you accept all cookies. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymous.

Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies allow us to remember your preferences, such as specialty filters or newsletter subscription settings, to provide a more personalised experience on return visits. These are activated only with your consent.

3. How We Store Your Consent

When you make a choice on our cookie consent banner, your preference is stored in two ways:

Browser localStorage — under the key ciq_cookie_consent, which persists until you clear your browser data.
Cookie — a cookie named ciq_cookie_consent is set with a 365-day expiry so your choice is respected on return visits.

We do not store your consent preference on our servers or link it to your identity.

4. How to Manage or Withdraw Consent

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using either of these methods:

Clear browser data — clearing cookies and localStorage in your browser settings will remove your stored preference. The consent banner will reappear on your next visit.
Browser settings — most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies entirely via their privacy or security settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some content on ClinicaliQ may be provided by third parties (for example, embedded webinar platforms or CPD tracking tools). These third parties may set their own cookies subject to their own privacy policies. We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the relevant privacy policy for any third-party service you interact with on our site.

6. Legal Basis and Compliance

ClinicaliQ operates in compliance with UK GDPR and PECR. Non-essential cookies are only placed following your explicit consent (opt-in). Essential cookies are exempt from consent requirements under PECR Regulation 6(4) as they are strictly necessary to deliver the service you have requested.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about how we use cookies or this policy, please contact us at [email protected].