Thrombosis UK uses cookies on our website to allow your visit and user experience to be improved. Outlined below is an explanation of how and why we use cookies.

Cookies make websites work better

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer by websites. They provide useful information to Thrombosis UK, which helps in all sorts of ways.

As a user it means you can use the site in a more efficient way, for example without having to re-enter your details each time you visit. Cookies are also used to help Thrombosis UK analyse how our visitors interact with our site so we can make improvements.

Thrombosis UK uses three types of cookies on our website:

  • Session cookies that are deleted after each visit
  • Persistent cookies that remain in place across multiple visits to our sites
  • Third party cookies that are used by our approved suppliers

Some of these cookies are essential and some are non-essential.

Essential Cookies

Thrombosis UK uses cookies that are necessary in order for you to use our website. These are used 'in-session' each time you visit and then expire when you leave the site. They're not stored on your computer and they don't contain any personal data.

You can delete them via your browser if you wish to, but this will restrict the functions that you're able to carry out on the Thrombosis UK site.

For more information about how to disable cookies in your browser please visit the About Cookies Website.

Non-essential Cookies

Thrombosis UK utilises non-essential cookies that are supplied by our business partners and help us to filter out irrelevant messages or pop-ups. We also use some non-essential cookies for analytical purposes.

Thrombosis UK uses Google Analytics. This is a web analytics service provided by Google enabling us to recognise repeat visitors to the site. By matching an anonymous, randomly generated identifier, we're able to record specific browsing information such as how you arrive at the site, the pages you view, options you select, and the path you take through the site. By monitoring this information Thrombosis UK is able to make improvements to our site.

Please note Google also reserve the rights to the data captured.

Accept or Block Cookies

By using the Thrombosis UK website you agree that we can place both essential and non-essential cookies on your device.

You can block any cookies from any website through your browser settings. For more information about how to disable cookies in your browser please visit the About Cookies Website.

If you share the use of a computer, accepting or rejecting the use of cookies will affect all users of that computer.