Cookie Policy

Last updated: 7 December 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Dr Rachael Kay – The Hair Restoration Doctor (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website: www.thehairrestorationdoctor.com

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and provide information that improves your experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies provided by Squarespace to ensure our website functions securely and correctly. These include essential and functional cookies required for:

• Site performance

• Secure navigation

• Remembering user preferences

We may also use Google Analytics and Meta (Facebook / Instagram) cookies in the future to:

• Understand how visitors use our website

• Measure marketing performance

These analytics and marketing cookies will only run once enabled and consented to by visitors.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential cookies : Examples _ssid, crumb, _site_user

Purpose - Required for site security and operation (Squarespace).

Functional cookies : Examples Language preferences

Duration: Up to 6 months.

Purpose: Remember user settings and improve usability.

Analytics cookies (potential): Examples _ga, _gid

Duration up to 2 years.

Purpose: May be used in future to analyse website traffic and understand how visitors interact with the site. (Google Analytics).

Marketing cookies (potential) Examples _fbp, _fbc

Duration: Up to 90 days

Purpose: May be used in future to measure advertising performance and marketing potential (Meta Pixel)

We do not use cookies to store personal or sensitive information.

4. Managing Cookies

When you visit our website, you may see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your cookie preference at any time through the cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non essential cookies.

You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings, for example, to block, delete, or receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect how the website functions.

5. Third-Party Cookies

If enabled, Google Analytics and Meta (Facebook / Instagram) may use their own cookies in accordance with their respective privacy policies:

• Google Privacy & Terms

• Meta Privacy Policy

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or regulation. Any updates will appear on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Dr Rachael Causon
info@thehairrestorationdoctor.com