Cookies Policy
Use of cookies on this website
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies and similar technologies can be used to make websites work, remember preferences, provide functionality and collect information about how websites are used.
Mid Hampshire Healthcare (MHH) is committed to being transparent about the cookies and similar technologies used on our website.
We use cookies that are necessary for the operation and security of our website. We do not currently use Google Analytics or similar advertising or behavioural tracking tools ourselves.
Some third-party services embedded within our website, such as maps, translation services and video players, may use cookies or similar technologies when you choose to interact with them.
Cookies and services used on our website
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are required for the website to operate securely or to provide functionality requested by the user. They do not require consent, although we provide information about their use.
CookieScript – CookieScriptConsent
Used to remember your cookie preferences and whether you have accepted or rejected optional cookies. You can review or change your choices through the Cookie Settings option on the website.
Cloudflare – __cf_bm
Used as part of the website's security arrangements to help identify and manage automated or malicious traffic.
The ICO confirms that cookies or similar technologies that are strictly necessary to provide a service requested by the user can be used without consent. ICO
Functional services
Some functionality on our website is provided by third-party services. Cookies or similar technologies may be used when you choose to interact with these features.
Google Translate – googtrans
May be used to remember your selected language or translation preference when you use the website's translation function.
YouTube and Vimeo
Where videos are embedded within our website, we aim to use privacy-enhanced settings where available. YouTube videos may use the youtube-nocookie.com domain and Vimeo videos may use privacy-enhanced settings.
Third-party technologies may nevertheless be used when you interact with or play embedded content. These are controlled by the relevant provider and may be subject to their own privacy and cookie arrangements.
Google Maps
Where Google Maps is embedded within our website, Google may use cookies or similar technologies when you interact with the map. These technologies are controlled by Google and may support functionality, security, performance and other purposes.
SearchIQ site search
Our website uses SearchIQ to provide site-search functionality. We understand that our current implementation does not set cookies. This will be kept under review.
CQC website link
Where our website displays information or a link relating to the Care Quality Commission (CQC), clicking the link may take you to the CQC website.
Any cookies or similar technologies used once you leave the MHH website are controlled by the CQC and are subject to its own privacy and cookie arrangements.
Consent and exemptions
UK law generally requires websites to provide clear information about cookies and similar technologies and, where required, obtain consent before using them.
Following changes introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, certain additional uses of cookies and similar technologies can be exempt from the requirement to obtain consent. These include, subject to specific conditions, technologies used solely for statistical purposes or to adapt the appearance or functionality of a service to a user's preferences. ICO
Where these exemptions are relied upon, MHH will provide appropriate information and, where required, a simple means for users to object.
Cookies or similar technologies used for purposes that require consent will not be activated until the appropriate consent has been provided.
Managing your cookie preferences
You can review or change your cookie choices at any time using the Cookie Settings option available on our website.
You can also control or delete cookies using your browser settings. Please be aware that disabling some cookies or technologies may affect the functionality of certain parts of the website.
Further information about managing cookies is available through the help and privacy settings within your chosen browser.
Third-party websites
Our website may contain links to external websites.
MHH is not responsible for cookies or similar technologies used by third-party websites once you leave the MHH website. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie information provided by the relevant third party.
Review of this policy
MHH will review its use of cookies and similar technologies periodically and whenever there is a significant change to the website, the technologies it uses, or relevant data protection and privacy legislation.
This Cookies Policy will be updated where necessary to ensure that the information provided remains accurate and transparent.
Last updated: October 2026
