OH Specialists Hub
Last Updated: November 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how OH Specialists Hub (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies allow websites to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Improve your browsing experience
- Understand how you use the website
- Provide relevant content and advertising
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.
Examples:
- Session cookies to maintain your logged-in state
- Security cookies to authenticate users and prevent fraud
- Load balancing cookies to distribute traffic across servers
Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the legitimate interests of operating our website and do not require consent.
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. These cookies don’t collect information that identifies individual visitors. All information is aggregated and anonymous.
Purpose:
- Understand how visitors navigate our website
- Identify and fix errors
- Improve website performance
Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies
- Page load time monitoring
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Purpose:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Provide enhanced functionality
- Personalise content
Examples:
- Language preference cookies
- Font size preference cookies
- Cookies that remember your login details
3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver content more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver targeted advertising or to limit the number of times you see an advertisement. They also help us measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Purpose:
- Deliver relevant advertisements
- Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
- Understand user interests
Note: We do not currently use targeting or advertising cookies, but may do so in the future with appropriate notice.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third parties when you visit our site. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the third-party websites for more information about these cookies.
Third parties we may use include:
- Google Analytics: To analyse website usage and performance
- Social media platforms: If we embed social media content
- Service providers: For essential website functionality
5. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | Performance | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | Performance | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | Performance | 1 minute |
| PHPSESSID | OH Specialists Hub | Maintains user session | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| cookie_consent | OH Specialists Hub | Stores cookie preferences | Strictly Necessary | 1 year |
Note: This table will be updated as we add or remove cookies from our website.
6. How to Manage Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through:
6.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
6.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Notify you when a cookie is being set
How to manage cookies in different browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
- Internet Explorer: Tools > Internet Options > Privacy > Advanced
For more information, visit: www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org
6.3 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Advertising cookies: Visit Your Online Choices
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note: If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Specifically:
- You may need to re-enter information more frequently
- Some pages may not display correctly
- You may not be able to access certain services
- We may not be able to remember your preferences
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled if you wish to use our website’s core functionality.
8. Web Beacons and Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies such as:
- Web beacons (pixel tags): Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails to track usage and effectiveness
- Local storage: Browser storage for data that persists across sessions
- Session storage: Temporary browser storage that is cleared when you close your browser
These technologies are used for similar purposes to cookies and are subject to the same controls.
9. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no universal standard for how to interpret these signals.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations, or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically.
If we make material changes, we will provide appropriate notice, which may include posting a notice on our website or sending you an email notification.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Craig Page
OH Specialists Hub
4 Haughton Road
Darlington
DL1 1SS
Email: craig@ohspecialistshub.co.uk
You can also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) if you have concerns about our cookie practices:
Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow, Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Tel: 0303 123 1113
Website: www.ico.org.uk
12. Consent Record
By clicking “Accept” on our cookie banner or by continuing to use our website after being informed about our use of cookies, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences through the “Cookie Settings” link on our website or by changing your browser settings.
Last reviewed: November 2025
Next review date: November 2026