Cookie Policy

Website: https://www.yukoacupuncture.co.uk/‍ ‍
Business: Yuko Nakamura Acupuncture Clinic
Last updated: 13 November 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Yuko Nakamura Acupuncture Clinic ("we", "us" or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at https://www.yukoacupuncture.co.uk.

We use cookies to help our website function correctly, improve your browsing experience and, where applicable, understand how visitors interact with our website.

This policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies that may be used, how they are managed and how you can control your preferences.

Our use of cookies is governed by applicable UK legislation, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit them.

They allow websites to recognise your device, remember certain information about your visit and provide a more consistent browsing experience.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them.

  • First-party cookies: Cookies placed directly by the website you are visiting.

  • Third-party cookies: Cookies placed by external services or providers that may be integrated into the website.

3. What cookies do we use?

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to support its functionality, understand how visitors use the website and improve the experience we provide.

The cookies used on our website may include the following categories:

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to operate correctly. They may support basic functionality, security, website navigation and the management of cookie preferences.

These cookies do not require your consent under PECR where they are strictly necessary to provide a service you have requested.

Analytics and performance cookies

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4), a web analytics service provided by Google, to understand how visitors interact with our website.

Google Analytics may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information such as:

  • The number of visitors to our website.

  • Which pages visitors access.

  • How long visitors spend on particular pages.

  • How visitors arrive at our website.

  • General information about the devices and browsers used.

  • How visitors navigate and interact with our website.

This information helps us understand website performance and identify ways to improve our content and services.

Google Analytics cookies will only be used where applicable and with your consent.

For further information about how Google uses information collected through its services, please visit Google's privacy information: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Tag Manager

We use Google Tag Manager (GTM), a tag management service provided by Google, to manage and deploy website tracking and measurement technologies.

Google Tag Manager itself does not inherently collect personal information or place cookies on your device. However, it may be used to load other services, including Google Analytics 4, which may use cookies or similar technologies.

Any non-essential tracking technologies deployed through Google Tag Manager will only operate where the appropriate consent has been obtained.

Third-party cookies

Some features and services integrated into our website may be provided by third parties. These providers may use their own cookies or similar technologies when you interact with their services.

We do not control cookies placed directly by third-party providers. Please refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies for further information.

4. How do we use information collected through cookies?

Information collected through cookies and similar technologies may be used to:

  • Ensure our website functions correctly.

  • Understand how visitors interact with our website.

  • Monitor website performance and usage.

  • Identify technical issues.

  • Improve website content, navigation and functionality.

  • Understand how visitors find and access our website.

Information collected through Google Analytics 4 is used to analyse website usage and improve the online experience we provide.

We do not use cookies to collect information about your acupuncture treatment, medical history or personal health circumstances.

If you contact us or arrange an appointment, any personal information you provide through those separate interactions will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

5. Managing your cookie preferences

When you first visit our website, you should be given the opportunity to manage your cookie preferences where non-essential cookies are used.

You can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies, and you should be able to change your preferences at any time through the website's cookie settings, where available.

You can also manage or delete cookies through your internet browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View the cookies stored on your device.

  • Delete existing cookies.

  • Block cookies from particular websites.

  • Block all cookies.

  • Receive notifications when cookies are being placed.

Please be aware that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect certain website functions.

You can find further information about managing cookies through your browser provider.

6. How long do cookies remain on your device?

The length of time cookies remain on your device depends on their purpose.

Session cookies are generally deleted when you close your browser, whereas persistent cookies remain until they expire or are manually deleted.

The retention periods for individual cookies depend on the relevant website functionality and any third-party services being used.

7. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our website, the cookies and technologies we use, or applicable legislation and regulatory guidance.

Any updates will be published on this page, with the revised date shown at the top of the policy.

We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

8. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on our website, please contact us:

Yuko Nakamura Acupuncture Clinic

Address:
130 Braybrooke Road
Hastings
East Sussex, TN34 1TG

Telephone: 01424 721 875

Mobile: 07964 310 462

Email: yuko.clinic@gmail.com

Website: https://www.yukoacupuncture.co.uk/