Cookies

This website uses Google Analytics to help analyse how users use the site. The tool uses “cookies,” which are text files placed on your computer, to collect standard Internet log information and visitor behaviour information in an anonymous form. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including IP address) is transmitted to Google. This information is then used to evaluate visitors’ use of the website and to compile statistical reports on website activity for SurreyGP.

We will never (and will not allow any third party to) use the statistical analytics tool to track or to collect any Personally Identifiable Information (PII) about visitors to our site. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. Neither we nor Google will link, or seek to link, an IP address with the identity of a computer user. We will not associate any data gathered from this site with any Personally Identifiable Information from any source, unless you explicitly submit that information via a fill-in form on our website.

You may choose to accept or decline cookies. Most Web browsers automatically default to accept them, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies. If you reject cookies by changing your browser settings then be aware that this may disable some of the functionality on our website.

User’s Personal Information: Visitors to our website may be able to register to use our services, attend events, make a purchase, join a community or upload/download information. When you register, you will provide personal information such as name, address, email, telephone number or facsimile number and other relevant information. We will not disclose Personally Identifiable Information we collect from you to third parties without your permission except to the extent necessary, including: To fulfil your requests, to protect ourselves from liability, to comply with the terms and conditions of our internet host provider.

3rd Party Policies

Related services and offerings linked to or from this website have their own privacy statements that can be viewed by clicking on the corresponding links within each respective website. Since we do not have control over the policies or practices of participating merchants and other third parties, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or contents of those sites. We recommend you review their policies before you provide any personal information or complete any transaction with them.

Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Surrey GP (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.surreygp.com (“the website”). We comply with the UK GDPR, the EU GDPR, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.

  • First-party cookies – set by surreygp.com.
  • Third-party cookies – set by services like analytics or video providers.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary: Required for core functions (navigation, security, forms). Typical expiry: session.

Functional: Remember preferences (e.g., language, consent state). Typical expiry: 6 months–1 year.

Analytics: Help us improve the site (e.g., local/anonymous stats or Google Analytics if enabled). Typical expiry: up to 2 years.

Advertising/Targeting: Deliver relevant ads or measure campaigns (only if consented). Typical expiry: up to 2 years.

4. Legal Basis

Strictly necessary cookies are used under legitimate interests (website operation). All other cookies are used only with your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

5. Managing Your Preferences

On first visit you can accept or reject optional cookies. You can change your preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.

You can also control cookies in your browser:

  • Chrome – https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  • 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
  • Edge – https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027947

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third parties, for example: analytics providers, embedded video platforms (e.g., YouTube/Vimeo), or social media plugins. Please refer to their policies for details.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our cookie use or legal requirements. The date at the top shows the most recent revision.

8. Contact Us

Surrey GP
Richard Lewis
Parallel House, 32–34 London Road, Guildford, Surrey GU1 2AB, United Kingdom
Email: info@surreygp.com

9. Cookie Declaration

A current list of active cookies on this website can be viewed below.

Essential

Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.

Cookie IDPurposeDuration
wpconsent_preferencesThis cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences.30 days

Google Tag Manager

Google Tag Manager simplifies the management of marketing tags on your website without code changes.

Cookie IDPurposeDuration
cookiePreferencesRegisters cookie preferences of a user2 years
tdRegisters statistical data on users' behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator.session

Statistics

Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics

Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.

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Cookie IDPurposeDuration
_gac_Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together.90 days
__utmaID used to identify users and sessions2 years after last activity
__utmtUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests10 minutes
__utmbUsed to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server.30 minutes after last activity
__utmcUsed only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session.End of session (browser)
__utmzContains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server6 months after last activity
__utmvContains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server.2 years after last activity
__utmxUsed to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test.18 months
_gaID used to identify users2 years
_galiUsed by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked30 seconds
_ga_ID used to identify users2 years
_gidID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity24 hours
_gatUsed to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager1 minute

Marketing

Marketing cookies are used to follow visitors to websites. The intention is to show ads that are relevant and engaging to the individual user.

Facebook Pixel

Facebook Pixel is a web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic.

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Cookie IDPurposeDuration
_fbcUsed to track the last session visit.12 months
_fbpUsed to track the user across multiple sessions.3 months
frUsed to track the user across multiple sessions.3 months