Last updated: [June 1, 2026]
This Cookie Policy explains how Health with Bowen ([https://healthwithbowen.co.uk/](https://healthwithbowen.co.uk/)) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
- First-party cookies: Cookies set by the website owner (Health with Bowen).
- Third-party cookies: Cookies set by parties other than the website owner (e.g., Google Analytics, booking systems, or social media plugins).
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function properly, such as allowing you to navigate the site or securely log into booking areas.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., which pages are most popular) so we can improve the user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These allow the website to remember choices you make (like your username or language preference) to provide a more personalized experience.
3. The Cookies We Use
Below is a summary of the types of cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Type | Description | Who Sets It? |
| Essential / Strictly Necessary | Required for basic site operations, security, and loading infrastructure. | Health with Bowen |
| Analytics | Helps us track website traffic and user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics). | [Google Analytics / Delete if not used] |
| Functionality & Bookings | Manages appointment bookings. |
4. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.
Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a pop-up banner will ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies (like analytics or marketing tracking). You can choose to accept all, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
Your Browser Settings
You can also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject essential cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted.
To manage cookies through your browser, look for the “Privacy” or “Security” settings in your menu:
- Google Chrome
- Apple Safari
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
5. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at enquiries@healthwithbowen.co.uk.
Implementation Tips:
- Link it alongside your Privacy Policy: Pop a link to this page right in your website’s footer.
- The “Accept/Reject” Rule: To comply with UK rules (enforced by the ICO), your website’s cookie banner should not have the analytics/tracking cookies turned on by default. The user must actively click “Accept” before those cookies start tracking them.