Cookie policy
We do not use advertising cookies. We only use Google Analytics statistics cookies if you say yes. Here is exactly what we use, and how to control it.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files that a website stores on your device. Similar technology, like your browser's local storage, works in a similar way. The law (the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations, or PECR) says websites must tell you about these and, in most cases, ask for your permission first.
Why we ask before using some cookies
Since changes made by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, websites do not need your consent for storage that is strictly necessary for a service you ask for. Other cookies, such as Google Analytics, need your permission first. That is why you see a short message asking you to accept or reject statistics cookies.
If you reject them, or do not choose, we do not set them. Everything on our website still works.
We do not use:
- advertising cookies
- social media tracking pixels
- tools that record your screen or mouse movements
What we do use
| Name | Type | What it does | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| juniper-checker-pip, juniper-checker-aa, juniper-checker-dla | Local storage | Only created if you press "Save my answers on this device" in a self-check. Keeps your answers on your device so you can come back to them. Never sent to us. | Until you press "Start again" or clear your browser data |
| jh-analytics-optout | Local storage | Only created if you switch statistics off below. Remembers your choice. | Until you switch statistics back on or clear your browser data |
| jh-cookie-consent | Local storage | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected statistics cookies, so we do not ask you on every page. | Until you change your choice or clear your browser data |
| _ga, _ga_KQQSYMKD4E | Cookie (Google Analytics) | Only set if you accept statistics cookies. Tells Google Analytics that two page views came from the same browser, so we can count visitors and see which pages help most. | Up to 2 years |
| __cf_bm, cf_clearance | Cookie (set by Cloudflare) | Security cookies that Cloudflare may set to tell people apart from harmful bots. They do not track you. | Up to 30 minutes (__cf_bm) or up to a year (cf_clearance) |
Apart from the Google Analytics cookies, these are all strictly necessary or are only created because you asked for them, so they do not need consent.
Visitor statistics
If you accept statistics cookies, we use Google Analytics, a service from Google, to count visits, see which pages are popular and find pages that need improving. It tells us things like which page you came from, roughly where in the world you are (to the nearest city), and what type of device and browser you use. It does not tell us who you are.
- We have switched off Google's advertising features, so this information is not used to show you ads.
- Google Analytics does not store your full IP address.
- Your choice is not shared with other websites.
You can find out more in our privacy policy.
Switch off statistics
You can accept or reject statistics cookies here at any time. You can also use the Cookie settings link at the bottom of every page. If you reject them after accepting, we delete the Google Analytics cookies from your browser.
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Other websites
Our pages contain links to other websites, including GOV.UK, the NHS, charities and, where clearly labelled, shops through affiliate links. We do not place cookies for them on our site. If you visit those websites, they may use their own cookies, and their own cookie policies apply.
The Keystatic editor
The page at /keystatic is only used by the people who edit this website. It uses cookies to keep editors signed in. Visitors to our website never see or use it.
How to control cookies in your browser
You can block or delete cookies and stored data in your browser settings. Blocking our storage will not stop our website working, but you will not be able to save self-check answers.
Changes and questions
If we ever want to use other cookies that need your consent, we will update this policy and ask you first. If you have any questions, email hello@juniperhealth.info. See also our privacy policy.