This page explains what cookies we use on Tala Skin, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
Last updated: 13 April 2026
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to site owners. Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others help us understand how visitors use the site or enable certain features.
When you first visit www.talaskin.co.uk, a consent banner appears asking you to accept all cookies or manage your preferences. You can change your choices at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of every page.
We group cookies into three categories:
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or completing a form.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cookieConsentDetailsTalaSkin |
Tala Skin & Medical Aesthetics Clinic | Stores your cookie consent preferences (analytics/marketing choices and timestamp). | 180 days |
PHPSESSID |
Tala Skin & Medical Aesthetics Clinic | Standard PHP session cookie used to maintain your session while browsing (e.g. forms, booking). | Session (deleted when you close your browser) |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. They are only set if you consent to analytics cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics (via GTM) | Distinguishes unique visitors to the site. | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics (via GTM) | Maintains session state. | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics (via GTM) | Distinguishes users for the current day. | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics (via GTM) | Throttles the request rate to Google Analytics. | 1 minute |
Google Tag Manager is loaded only after you consent to analytics cookies. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They are only set if you consent to marketing cookies.
We may use marketing tags delivered through Google Tag Manager. The specific cookies set depend on the advertising platforms configured at any given time. If marketing cookies are declined, no marketing tags will be loaded.
Our website integrates the following third-party services, which may set their own cookies:
| Service | Purpose | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Google reCAPTCHA v3 | Protects our contact form from spam and abuse. May set cookies such as _GRECAPTCHA. |
Google Privacy Policy |
| Elfsight (Google Reviews widget) | Displays Google Reviews on selected pages. May set its own cookies. | Elfsight Privacy Policy |
| Stripe | Processes secure payments. May set cookies such as __stripe_mid and __stripe_sid for fraud prevention. |
Stripe Privacy Policy |
| Google Maps | Displays an embedded map on the clinic and contact pages. May set cookies via the iframe. | Google Privacy Policy |
You can manage your cookie preferences in two ways:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please read our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
