Cookie policy
We keep cookies to a minimum. This page lists every one our website uses, what it does and how long it lasts.
Last updated 17 October 2026
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website saves on your device. Similar technology, called local storage and session storage, lets a site remember things in your browser without sending them to us. The law (the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations and UK GDPR) treats both the same way, so we list both below.
Your choice
Strictly necessary cookies are always on, because the website cannot work safely without them. Everything else, such as analytics, is only used if you agree in our cookie banner. You can change your mind at any time.
Strictly necessary
| Name | Type | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
sd_session | Cookie (ours) | Keeps forms secure (protection against forged submissions), limits repeated attempts and keeps staff signed in to the clinic admin. Contains a random ID only. | Until you close your browser |
sd_cart_v1 | Local storage | Remembers what is in your basket. | Until you empty the basket or clear your browser |
sd_booker_v1 | Session storage | Remembers your answers while you move through the booking quiz, so you do not lose them. | Until you close the tab or finish booking |
sd_ship | Session storage | Remembers the delivery option you picked at checkout. | Until you close the tab |
sd_src | Session storage | Notes the page or link that brought you to the site (for example an Instagram link) so it can be attached to your booking enquiry. It is not shared with anyone. | Until you close the tab |
sd_consent | Local storage | Remembers your cookie choice so we do not ask again. | Until you change it or clear your browser |
Analytics (only with your consent)
We do not currently run analytics. If we turn on Google Analytics 4 in future, it will only load after you click "Accept analytics" in the cookie banner, and these cookies will be used:
| Name | Set by | What it does | How long |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes one visitor from another so visits can be counted. | Up to 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Keeps track of the current visit. | Up to 2 years |
Third-party content
Some pages include content from other companies, who may set their own cookies under their own policies:
- Google Maps on our home and contact pages, to show where we are. Google may set cookies such as
NIDwhen the map loads. See Google's cookie policy. - Stripe on our checkout page, to take payments securely and prevent fraud (cookies such as
__stripe_midand__stripe_sid). These are strictly necessary for paying online. See Stripe's cookie policy. - Klarna, if you choose to pay with Klarna at checkout. See Klarna's cookie policy.
- Google Fonts and Phosphor icons are loaded to display the website's typefaces and icons. These do not set cookies.
Managing cookies in your browser
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block strictly necessary cookies, forms, booking and checkout will not work. Help pages: Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge.
More information
Our privacy policy explains how we use personal information. Questions? Email info@skindeepaesthetics.clinic or call 07878 644581.