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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 6 May 2026
This policy explains the cookies and similar technologies we use on lightmed.co.uk, what they do, and how you can change your choices at any time.
We split cookies into three categories: strictly necessary (always on, needed to operate the site), analytics (Google Analytics 4 - off by default), and chat (Tawk.to - off by default). Optional categories only load after you accept them.
Change your preferences
Open the cookie banner below to update your choices. You can change this whenever you like.
What we set, and why
| Cookie / storage | Provider | Category | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cf-turnstile-* | Cloudflare | Strictly necessary | Bot protection on contact and quote forms (Cloudflare Turnstile). Required for the forms to work. | Session / up to 30 days |
| lm.consent.v1 | LightMed | Strictly necessary | Stores your cookie preferences so we don’t ask again on every page. | Persistent (local storage) |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Analytics | Anonymous usage statistics - page views, traffic sources, on-site behaviour. Helps us improve the site. | Up to 2 years |
| TawkConnectionTime, __tawkuuid, ss | Tawk.to | Chat | Live chat widget - keeps your conversation context if you message us during a visit. | Session / up to 6 months |
Browser controls
You can also block or delete cookies directly in your browser. Note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop our forms from working.
Questions?
For data-protection questions read our Privacy Policy or email hello@lightmed.co.uk.