COOKIE POLICY
Last Updated: 17/02/2026
This Cookie Policy explains how PharmacyIQ (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. PharmacyIQ is a product developed and operated by IntelligentQ Limited, registered in England & Wales. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website.
Cookies are widely used to:
Ensure websites function properly
Improve user experience
Provide security features
Analyse site performance
Store user preferences
Some cookies are essential for a website to operate, while others require your consent before being placed on your device.
2. LEGAL BASIS FOR USING COOKIES
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR):
Strictly necessary cookies may be placed without consent.
All other cookies (including analytics and marketing cookies) require your prior consent.
Where consent is required, it is obtained through a cookie banner or preference management tool.You may withdraw consent at any time.
3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE
The cookies used on this website fall into the following categories:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation and security of the website.
They may include:
Session cookies required for page navigation
Security cookies used to prevent malicious activity
Load balancing cookies
Consent management cookies
Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest and necessary for service provision.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website.
They may collect data such as:
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Navigation patterns
Device type
Approximate geographic location (country/region level)
The information collected is aggregated and does not directly identify individuals.
We use this information to:
Improve website functionality
Monitor performance
Identify technical issues
These cookies are only activated after user consent.
3.3 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as:
Language preferences
Region selection
Form progress
These cookies enhance user experience but are not strictly necessary.
These are placed only where appropriate consent has been provided.
3.4 Marketing or Tracking Cookies
As of the current pre-launch stage, PharmacyIQ does not deploy behavioural advertising or marketing tracking cookies.
If marketing cookies are introduced in the future, they will:
Be clearly disclosed
Require explicit opt-in consent
Be configurable through user preference settings
4. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
We may use third-party service providers for:
Website hosting
Analytics
Security monitoring
These providers may place cookies on your device when you interact with our website.
Examples may include:
Analytics providers
Cloud hosting platforms
Content delivery networks
We ensure that any third-party provider processes data in accordance with UK data protection laws. We do not control third-party cookie policies. You should review their respective privacy notices for additional information.
5. HOW LONG COOKIES ARE STORED
Cookies may be:
Session cookies – automatically deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies – stored on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted
Retention periods vary depending on the purpose of the cookie. Analytics cookies are typically retained for a limited duration to enable performance review.
6. MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES
You can manage or withdraw cookie consent by:
Using the cookie preference tool available on our website
Adjusting your browser settings
Deleting stored cookies from your device
Most web browsers allow you to:
Block cookies
Delete cookies
Set alerts when cookies are placed
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may impact website functionality.
7. DO NOT TRACK SIGNALS
Some browsers allow “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. Currently, there is no uniform industry standard for DNT responses. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals automatically.
8. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Where third-party analytics or hosting providers operate outside the United Kingdom, appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with UK GDPR.
Such safeguards may include:
Standard Contractual Clauses
Transfers to jurisdictions recognised as adequate
9. SECURITY
Cookies themselves do not typically contain sensitive information. However, data collected via cookies may be linked with other information where appropriate. We implement appropriate technical and organisational safeguards to protect information collected through our website.
10. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
Changes in technology
Changes in legal requirements
Changes in website functionality
The latest version will always be published on this website.
11. CONTACT
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:
