Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how The Vasectomy Centre (trading name of The Community Clinic Ltd) (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.vasectomycentre.co.uk.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

By continuing to browse our site after seeing our cookie banner, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They help the site work properly, improve your browsing experience, and allow us to understand how people use our site.

Cookies may be:

First-party cookies – set by our website.
Third-party cookies – set by other organisations (e.g., Google Analytics).
Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies to support our website and services:

Type of Cookie	Purpose	Examples	Expiry
Strictly Necessary	Required for the website to function. Cannot be switched off in our systems.	Security, login, navigation.	Session / up to 1 year
Performance / Analytics	Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.	Google Analytics (_ga)	2 years
Functionality	Remember your preferences and choices.	Language settings, appointment booking form preferences.	6 months – 1 year
Targeting / Advertising (if applicable)	Deliver relevant adverts to you. Only used if you consent.	Google Ads, Facebook Pixel.	Variable

Cookies in Use

We currently use the following cookies on our site:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Provider	Expiry
__Secure-ENID	Stores user preferences and security settings.	Google	2 years
_GRECAPTCHA	Used by Google reCAPTCHA to prevent spam.	Google	6 months
AEC	Ensures requests within a browsing session are made by the user, not other sites.	Google	6 months
DV	Stores preferences and other information such as preferred language.	Google	1 day
NID	Stores preferences and personalises ads on Google sites.	Google	6 months
SOCS	Stores state of cookie consent for Google services.	Google	13 months
wordpress_test_cookie	Tests whether cookies are enabled in the browser.	WordPress	Session
wp-postpass_hashhashhash	Protects password-protected posts.	WordPress	10 days
_ga	Analytics – tracks site usage statistics.	Google Analytics	2 years
_gid	Analytics – tracks user journeys.	Google Analytics	24 hours

Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Be aware that blocking certain cookies may affect how our website functions.

Guides for managing cookies:

Third-Party Services

Some cookies are set by third-party services that we use, such as Google Analytics. These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we recommend you review.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services.

Contact Us

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

The Vasectomy Centre

Lionwood Medical Practice
30a Wellesley Avenue North
Norwich, NR1 4NU
United Kingdom

The Vasectomy Centre, Norwich.

Further insurer approvals are currently in progress.

© 2026 The Vasectomy Centre, Norwich. Outcomes and comfort levels may vary between individuals. This page is for information and enquiry purposes. All procedures are carried out by a qualified and accredited clinician.

The Vasectomy Centre is a trading name of The Community Clinic Ltd. Registration Number: 16375786

Procedures are carried out under practising privileges at Lionwood Surgery, which is registered with and regulated by the Care Quality Commission.