1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies such as local storage in your browser. Some are set by us (first party); others by partners whose services we embed (third party).
This policy explains what we use, why, and how you can control optional cookies under UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
2. How we ask for your consent
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner lets you reject non-essential cookies, accept all, or manage preferences by category. We do not set optional cookies or load optional third-party scripts until you have made a choice.
You can change your mind at any time using in the footer or via your browser settings.
3. Cookie categories
Strictly necessary
Required for the site to work. Includes your consent choice, admin sign-in sessions, and cart or account data stored in your browser.
Functional
Enables embedded maps and similar features that improve how you use the site.
Analytics
Helps us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Not currently in use.
Marketing
Used to measure advertising or deliver personalised marketing. Not currently in use.
4. Cookies and technologies we use
| Name / service | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| gdr_cookie_consent | Global Doctor Review | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | cookie | 12 months | necessary |
| next-auth.session-token (and related) | Global Doctor Review | Keeps admin users signed in securely. | cookie | Session / up to 12 hours | necessary |
| gdr_cart | Global Doctor Review | Remembers items in your basket between visits. | localStorage | Until cleared | necessary |
| gdr_account_session | Global Doctor Review | Keeps you signed in to the member account area. | localStorage | Until cleared | necessary |
| Google Maps JavaScript API | Interactive directory map on the Find a Doctor page. | script | Varies (third party) | functional | |
| OpenStreetMap tiles (via Leaflet) | OpenStreetMap / unpkg | Location map on organisation profile pages. | script | Varies (third party) | functional |
Analytics and marketing entries in our registry are placeholders and are not active on the site today.
5. Third-party checkout
When you pay through Stripe Checkout, you are redirected to Stripe's website. Stripe may set its own cookies on its domain. We do not control those cookies. See Stripe's privacy notice.
6. Your rights and complaints
For questions about this policy or to exercise your data protection rights, contact privacy@globaldoctorreview.com. See our Privacy Notice for full details, including how to complain to the ICO in the UK.
Manage your cookie preferences
Update which optional cookies and similar technologies we may use on your device.