Cookie Policy
Althea Women’s Health Ltd
Last Updated: June 14, 2026
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Althea Women’s Health Ltd (“the Clinic” “We”, “Us”, “Our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on Our website.
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of Our website. This helps Us to provide You with a good experience when you browse Our website and also allows Us to improve our site. We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations.
This policy should be read alongside Our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on Your device when You visit a website. They allow the website to recognise Your device and store some information about the Your preferences or past actions.
We use the following types of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies. These cookies that are required for the operation of Our website and are enabled by default, because Our website won’t work properly without them. They include, for example, cookies that enable You to log into secure areas of Our website or make use of e-billing services. You can switch off these cookies in Your browser settings, but you may then not be able to access all or parts of Our website.
- Analytical or Performance Cookies. These cookies allow Us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps Us to improve the way Our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily.
- Targeting Cookies. These cookies record Your visit to Our website, the pages You have visited and the links You have followed. We use this information to make Our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to Your interests.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party providers such as analytics services, appointment booking systems, or payment processors.
These providers process data according to their own privacy policies. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place where required.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit Our website, You will be presented with the option to:
• Accept all cookies;
• Reject non-essential cookies; or
• Manage preferences individually.
You can update your preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer or through Your browser settings.
Please note that blocking Strictly Necessary cookies may affect website functionality.
Cookie Retention
Cookies are retained for different durations depending on their purpose.
Session cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted when Your browser closes.
Persistent cookies remain on Your device for a defined period (e.g., 30 days, 6 months or 12 months) or until You delete them. We regularly review retention periods to ensure they remain proportionate to their intended purpose.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or website functionality.
The latest version will always be available on Our website.
Contact Us
Althea Women’s Health Ltd
Lonsdale House, High Street, Lutterworth,
Leicestershire, United Kingdom, LE17 4AD
Email: admin@altheawomenshealth.co.uk
Telephone: 0116 504 2929
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) by clicking on this link: Information Commissioner’s Office. However, before doing so, We would ask that You have first made Your complaint to us directly or asked Us for clarification if there is something You do not understand so that We have the opportunity to address Your concerns. The ICO will generally expect You to have done so before considering your complaint.