Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 05/06/2026 | Last Updated: 05/06/2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, improve user experience, and provide information about how visitors use the site. This Cookie Policy explains how Thomas & Holloway Opticians uses cookies and similar technologies on this website.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Ensure the website functions correctly.
Maintain website security.
Remember your preferences and cookie consent choices.
Monitor website performance and visitor activity.
Improve the services and information we provide.
Some cookies are essential for the operation of the website, while others help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to operate and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings.
Examples may include cookies that:
Maintain security and prevent fraudulent activity.
Support website functionality.
Remember cookie consent preferences.
Enable contact and enquiry forms to function correctly.
Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies help us analyse information such as:
Number of visitors to the site.
Pages viewed.
Time spent on the website.
How visitors arrived at the website.
This information is aggregated and does not normally identify individual visitors.
Third-Party Cookies
We use trusted third-party services to provide certain features on our website.
In particular, online appointment booking is provided through PatientBookings. When you access or use the booking service, PatientBookings may place cookies on your device that are necessary for the operation, security, and performance of the booking platform.
Where third-party services are used, those providers may collect information in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for further information about how your data is processed and how cookies are used.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences using the cookie banner displayed when you first visit our website.
Most web browsers also allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually choose to block or delete cookies at any time.For information on managing cookies in your browser, visit:
Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/microsoft-edge
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our services. Any updates will be posted on this page and the "Last Updated" date will be amended accordingly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact: Thomas & Holloway Opticians
01246 419408 | dronfield@thomasandholloway.com