MK Hospital@Home Privacy Policy: Cookies & Privacy Policy

This privacy policy applies to the website www.mkhospitalathome.co.uk and is served by MK Hospital@Home Ltd. It governs the privacy of its users who choose to use it and explains how we comply with the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), the DPA (Data Protection Act) [pre-GDPR enforcement], and the PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations).

Compliance with Data Protection Regulations

We comply with the DPA (Data Protection Act 1998) and the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). We will update this policy accordingly after the completion of the UK’s exit from the European Union.

Use of Cookies

This website uses cookies to enhance the user experience. A cookie control system is in place, allowing users to give explicit permission or deny the use/saving of cookies on their device.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on the user’s computer hard drive that track, save, and store information about the user’s interactions and usage of the website. They enable the website to provide users with a tailored experience.

Website Visitor Tracking

This website uses tracking software to monitor visitor engagement and usage patterns. The software saves a cookie to the user’s computer hard drive to track and monitor website engagement and usage, without storing, saving, or collecting personal information.

Advertisements and Sponsored Links

The website may contain sponsored links and adverts served through advertising partners, which may have detailed privacy policies relating to the adverts they serve. Clicking on such adverts may send users to the advertisers’ websites through a referral program using cookies to track referrals.

Downloads & Media Files

Any downloadable documents, files, or media made available on this website are provided at users’ own risk. Users are advised to verify their authenticity using third-party antivirus software.

Contact & Communication

Users contacting us through this website do so at their own discretion, providing personal details at their own risk. Personal information is kept private and stored securely until no longer required.

Email Mailing List & Marketing Messages

We operate an email mailing list program to inform subscribers about products, services, and news. Subscribers can unsubscribe at any time, and marketing messages may contain tracking beacons or similar technologies to track subscriber activity.

External Website Links & Third Parties

While we aim to include quality, safe, and relevant external links, users are advised to exercise caution. We cannot guarantee the contents of externally linked websites and cannot be held liable for any damages caused by visiting such links.

Social Media Policy & Usage

We adopt a Social Media Policy to ensure appropriate online conduct. Users should verify the authenticity of official profiles before engaging with them. Social sharing buttons on our website are used at users’ discretion and may publish content to their social media profiles.