Cookie Policy
This policy explains how Health Psychology Research Limited (“HPR”, “we”) uses cookies and similar technologies on healthpsychologyresearch.com. It should be read with our privacy policy. You can change your choice at any time in Cookie settings.
WHAT COOKIES ARE
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device. Some are needed for the website to work. Others help us understand how the website is used. We only set non-essential cookies if you agree to them.
YOUR CHOICES
When you first visit the website, a banner asks whether you accept analytics cookies. If you click Reject, or make no choice, no analytics cookies are set. You can change your mind at any time:
You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the website, such as the questionnaire request list, from working.
STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES
These are needed for the website to work and keep it secure, so they don’t need your consent.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| hpr_consent | HPR | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics cookies | 6 months |
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Protects the website from automated (bot) traffic | 30 minutes |
| woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart, wp_woocommerce_session_* | HPR | Remember the questionnaires you add to “My Request” | End of session to 2 days |
| wordpress_logged_in_*, wordpress_sec_*, wordpress_test_cookie | HPR | Keep account holders and website administrators logged in. Only set if you log in. | End of session to 14 days |
| _GRECAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA | Protects our contact form from spam. Only set on the Contact Us page. | 6 months |
ANALYTICS COOKIES (ONLY WITH YOUR CONSENT)
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors so we can count visits and see how the website is used | 2 years |
| _ga_X6Z7P08DHY | Google Analytics | Keeps track of your current visit | 2 years |
| sbjs_* (sbjs_first, sbjs_current, sbjs_first_add, sbjs_current_add, sbjs_udata, sbjs_session, sbjs_migrations) | HPR (WooCommerce) | Record how you arrived at the website (for example from a search engine or a link) so we can see which sources lead to questionnaire requests | End of session |
Google Analytics provides us with aggregated reports. We don’t use it to identify you, and we don’t use advertising or remarketing cookies. Google may process this data in the United States under the UK–US data bridge. For more information, see how Google uses data from sites that use its services.
CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
We review this policy and our cookie list at least once a year and whenever we change the website.
CONTACT
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, email info@healthpsychologyresearch.com or write to Data Protection, Health Psychology Research Ltd, 188 High Street, Egham, Surrey TW20 9ED, UK.