Cookie Policy

Last updated: 21 May 2025 This policy applies to www.clinicianscheck.com and all subdomains operated by Clinicians Check Limited, a company registered in England and Wales.

1. Introduction
CliniciansCheck uses cookies and similar technologies to operate, protect, and enhance the user experience on our website. This document sets out how we use these technologies, your rights, and your options.

This policy complies with:

• The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
• The EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR)
• The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
• The EU ePrivacy Directive
• The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA - Canada)
• The Australian Privacy Act
• The Singapore Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA)

This policy may be referenced in legal, regulatory, or judicial proceedings. It has been drafted to withstand cross-border scrutiny in any relevant jurisdiction.

Clinicians Check Website

2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you access a website. They contain data used to ensure the site functions properly, personalise content, measure usage, and support lawful business practices.

Cookies may be:

• First-party cookies: set directly by us.
• Third-party cookies: set by service providers on our behalf.

3. Our Legal Basis for Using Cookies
We only use non-essential cookies with your explicit, informed consent in accordance with:

Article 6(1)(a) of the UK and EU GDPR

Section 2(2) of PECR

Equivalent provisions under international data laws

Essential cookies are used under legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f)) as they are required to provide basic site functionality and security.

4. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the secure, lawful operation of the platform. They enable you to:

• Log in securely
• Maintain session continuity
• Access platform features based on permissions
• Prevent fraud and abuse
• These cookies do not require consent and cannot be disabled via the cookie banner.

b) Performance & Analytics Cookies
Used to understand how users navigate the site and which areas require improvement.

Providers:

Google Analytics (GA4)

Hotjar (session recording and heatmaps)

LinkedIn Cookie Policy

Consent is required. All data is pseudonymised and never linked to specific identities.

c) Functionality Cookies
These remember your preferences (e.g., language or region), enhancing your experience without collecting personally identifiable information.

Consent is required.

d) Marketing & Retargeting Cookies
Used for cross-platform advertising and performance tracking. These cookies:

• Track user activity across sessions and platforms
• Feed data to third-party advertisers for remarketing
• Deliver personalised content
• Providers include:
• LinkedIn Ads
• Google Ads
• Meta (Facebook & Instagram)
• Consent is required under global law.

e) Social Media Cookies
Used to integrate content from third-party social networks and allow sharing functionalities.

Consent is required. Usage may result in cross-border data transfer to the U.S. or other jurisdictions.

5. Third-Party Cookies
We only work with verified service providers who meet international data protection and contractual requirements, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for international data transfers where applicable.

External cookie-related tools you may wish to consult:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out
• Hotjar Do Not Track
• LinkedIn Cookie Policy
• We do not sell or exchange user data for monetary or other compensation.

Google Analytics Opt-Out
Hotjar Do Not Track
LinkedIn Cookie Policy
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
a) Consent Banner
Upon first visit, users are presented with a banner to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customise preferences

b) Browser Controls
You may block or delete cookies using browser settings. Refer to your browser's help section for instructions.

c) "Do Not Track" (DNT)
We respect and honour DNT browser settings.

7. Retention of Cookie Data
Essential cookies: Stored only for the session or as long as necessary for the service.

Non-essential cookies: Retained for up to 24 months unless removed earlier by the user or revoked via consent tools.

Data is pseudonymised wherever possible, encrypted in transit, and stored in compliance with ISO/IEC 27001 and other relevant standards.

8. International Users
Our website is accessed globally. Users outside the UK and EU are notified that their data may be processed in the UK or another jurisdiction with appropriate safeguards.

We comply with cross-border data transfer obligations under:

• UK & EU GDPR (including SCCs)
• U.S. Privacy Shield (legacy notices)
• CCPA/CPRA (California)
• PDPA (Singapore)
• PIPEDA (Canada)

9. Policy Updates
We may revise this policy in response to legal, operational, or technical changes. The latest version will always be published on this page.

Changes are effective from the date of publication.

10. Contact Information
If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or how we handle data, please contact:

Clinicians Check Limited

Web: www.clinicianscheck.com