Last updated: 23/05/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Rapid Care Transcription UK Ltd ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It also outlines your rights to control our use of them under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They help improve your experience by remembering your preferences, enabling certain functionality, and providing insights into how users interact with the site.
| Type of Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function properly (e.g. login, form usage) |
| Performance & Analytics | Used to understand how visitors interact (e.g. Google Analytics) |
| Functional | Remember user preferences (e.g. language, region) |
| Marketing | Track user behaviour to deliver relevant advertisements |
We use the following third-party services that set cookies:
| Provider | Purpose | Name | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meta | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers. | _fbp | 3 months | Marketing |
| Google LLC | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | _ga | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | 24 hours | |||
| Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | _gat_UA-.* | Undefined | ||
| Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. | _gcl_au | 3 months | Marketing | |
| Google (DoubleClick) | Used to check if the user's browser supports cookies. | test_cookie | 15 minutes | Marketing |
| Used to register and report the website user's actions after interacting with ads for ad targeting and measurement. | IDE | 1 year | ||
| Hotjar Ltd | Used by Hotjar to analyze visitor behavior, create heatmaps, and collect feedback to help improve website user experience. | _hjSession.* | 30 minutes | Analytics |
| _hjTLDTest | Session |
Under UK GDPR and PECR, we must obtain your consent before placing cookies that are not strictly necessary. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to manage your preferences.
The lawful basis for non-essential cookies is Consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)). For essential cookies, the basis is Legitimate Interests (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f)).
You can change your preferences via the cookie banner or through your browser settings. For more information:
● Browser settings for managing cookies
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, contact our Data Protection Officer:
