How this website uses cookies and similar technologies
This Cookie Policy explains how the Professor Richard Keen website may use cookies and similar technologies, what they are used for and how you can manage your choices.
Last updated: June 2026. This page should be reviewed if website tools, analytics, maps, marketing pixels or consent settings change.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, remember choices, improve security, understand website usage and support embedded services such as maps or videos.
Similar technologies may also be used, such as pixels, tags, scripts, local storage or tracking technologies that store or access information on your device.
Some cookies are essential for the website to function. Other cookies, such as analytics or marketing cookies, should only be used where you have given consent.
How this website may use cookies
This website may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- To make the website function properly.
- To help keep the website secure.
- To remember cookie consent choices.
- To support contact forms or website features.
- To understand how visitors use the website, if analytics are enabled and consent has been given.
- To display embedded content such as Google Maps, where used.
- To improve website performance, usability and accessibility.
The exact cookies used may depend on which website features are active at the time of your visit, your cookie choices and whether third party services such as Google Maps or analytics tools are enabled.
Types of cookies we may use
The table below explains the main categories of cookies and similar technologies that may be used on this website.
| Category | Purpose | Consent needed? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary cookies | Used to make the website work, remember privacy choices, maintain security or support essential website functions. | No, where they are strictly necessary. |
| Preference cookies | Used to remember choices such as cookie settings, display preferences or other user-selected options. | Usually yes, unless essential to a requested service. |
| Analytics cookies | Used to understand website visits, popular pages, traffic sources and general website performance. | Yes, unless a legal exemption applies. |
| Marketing cookies | Used to measure or personalise advertising, track campaigns or support remarketing activity. | Yes. |
| Embedded content cookies | May be set by third party services such as Google Maps, video platforms or social media embeds. | Usually yes, depending on the service and purpose. |
If a cookie banner or consent tool is active on the website, it should show the current cookie categories and allow you to make or change your choices.
Third party cookies and embedded content
Some website features may be provided by third parties. These services may set their own cookies or use similar technologies when you interact with them.
Examples may include:
- Google Maps: used to display clinic locations or help visitors plan travel.
- Google Analytics or similar analytics tools: used to understand website performance if enabled.
- Security tools: used to protect forms, reduce spam or help keep the website secure.
- Cookie consent tools: used to remember your cookie preferences.
- Embedded media or social media links: used if content from third party platforms is embedded.
Third party providers are responsible for their own cookies and privacy practices. You should review their privacy and cookie information if you want to understand how they use your data.
Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit the website, you may be shown a cookie banner or consent panel. This allows you to accept, reject or manage non-essential cookies, depending on the options available.
You can usually change your preferences at any time by reopening the cookie settings panel on the website, if this function is enabled.
Cookie settings
If the website uses a consent tool such as Complianz, place the cookie preferences shortcode or manage-consent button in this area.
Stuart note: replace the button above with the site’s actual cookie preference trigger once the cookie banner is configured. If using Complianz, you can place the Complianz manage-consent shortcode underneath this block in a separate Divi module.
Managing cookies through your browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block cookies, delete existing cookies or receive alerts before cookies are stored.
Blocking some cookies may affect how the website works. Essential website functions, embedded maps, contact forms or preference settings may not work as expected if cookies are disabled.
- Google Chrome: manage cookies in Privacy and security settings.
- Safari: manage cookies in Privacy settings.
- Microsoft Edge: manage cookies in Cookies and site permissions settings.
- Firefox: manage cookies in Privacy and Security settings.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time if website features, cookie categories, analytics tools, embedded content, security tools or legal requirements change.
The latest version will be published on this page. The “last updated” date at the top of the page should be changed whenever the policy is materially updated.
Contact us about cookies
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on the website, please contact the office.
More information about how your data is handled
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside the Privacy Policy, which explains how personal information may be collected, used, stored and protected.
Contact details
For cookie, privacy or general website enquiries, please contact the office.