Last updated: 19 October 2026
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They do things like keep a page working properly, remember a preference, or tell the site's owner how the site is being used.
This page explains which cookies this website uses and how you can control them. It sits alongside our Privacy Policy.
The cookies we use
Strictly necessary
This website does not need cookies to work. Our security provider may set a short-lived cookie to protect the site from malicious traffic.
| Cookie / technology | Set by | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Security cookie (`__cf_bm`), where set | Cloudflare | Protects the site from malicious traffic and keeps it available |
Analytics
| Cookie / technology | Set by | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (`_ga`, `_ga_C0GGXXJWMR`), loaded through Google Tag Manager | Tells us how many people visit, which pages they read and how they found us, so we can improve the site |
Advertising measurement and call tracking
| Cookie / technology | Set by | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Google Ads conversion linker (`_gcl_au`, `_gcl_aw`) | Records which Google advert, if any, brought you to the site, so we can tell which adverts lead to enquiries | |
| CallRail (`calltrk_referrer`, `calltrk_landing`, `calltrk_session_id`) | CallRail | Shows a tracking telephone number and records how you reached the site, so we can tell which page or advert led to your call |
These tools also keep similar information in your browser's local storage.
We do not show a cookie banner. The analytics, advertising-measurement and call-tracking cookies above are set when a page loads. If you would rather they were not, you can block or delete them in your browser, as explained below.
Content embedded from other websites
Some pages include a video or a map hosted elsewhere. These providers may set their own cookies when the content loads.
| Provider | Where it appears |
|---|---|
| YouTube | The video in our article Rejuvenate Your Smile With Porcelain Dental Veneers |
| Vimeo | The videos on our About page and on Dr Elaine Halley's page |
| Google Maps | The map on our contact page |
How to control cookies
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Every major browser lets you do this, though blocking all cookies will stop parts of this and other websites working properly.
To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, Google provides a browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
More information
Our Privacy Policy explains what we do with personal information more generally, including your rights and how to complain to us or to the Information Commissioner's Office.
If you have a question about cookies on this site, contact us on 01738 624 667 or at info@cherrydental.com.