Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work correctly and to give site owners information about how their site is used.
Under UK law (the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 and UK GDPR), we are required to ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
Cookies we use
Cookie
Type
Purpose
Expires
ringbooked_cookie_consent
Strictly necessary
Stores your cookie consent preferences so we don't ask again on every visit
1 year
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Analytics
Google Analytics — tracks page views and user behaviour in aggregate
2 years
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Marketing
Meta Pixel — used to deliver relevant ads on Meta platforms
3 months
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the site to function. They cannot be switched off. They are set in response to your actions — for example, setting your cookie preferences. No personal data is stored in these cookies and they are exempt from the consent requirement under PECR.
Analytics cookies
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use the site — which pages are most visited, how long people stay, and where they come from. This helps us improve the site over time.
Analytics data is aggregated and anonymised. We do not use it to identify individuals.
Marketing cookies
With your consent, marketing cookies allow us to show relevant ads on other platforms (such as Google or Meta) based on your visit to this site. If you decline marketing cookies, you may still see ads from us, but they will not be tailored to your visit.
Managing your preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the button below. You can also clear cookies through your browser settings — search for “clear cookies” plus your browser name for instructions.
More information
For more on how we handle your data generally, see our Privacy Policy.
For information about cookies and your rights, visit the ICO website at ico.org.uk.