Version 1.0 — Effective 2026 | plantarfasciitisrecovery.co.uk | Operated by Health Hub Academy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies this site uses, why it uses them and how you can control them.
We have designed this site with privacy in mind. We deliberately use a cookieless analytics tool, which means we can understand how the site is being used without placing tracking cookies on your device for that purpose. The only cookies on this site come from Google AdSense (advertising) and Amazon Associates (affiliate link tracking), both of which are disclosed in full below.
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us.
A cookie is a small text file that a website places on your computer, phone or tablet when you visit. Cookies are widely used to make websites work, remember your preferences and collect information about how a site is used.
Some cookies are placed directly by the site you are visiting (first-party cookies). Others are placed by third-party services that the site uses, such as advertising networks or analytics tools (third-party cookies).
Cookies can be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
Unlike most websites, this site does not use Google Analytics or any other cookie-based analytics tool. Instead we use Rybitt, a privacy-first analytics platform that tracks page views and site usage without placing any cookies on your device and without collecting any personally identifiable information.
This means that for the purpose of understanding how our site is used, your device remains completely untouched by tracking technology.
The cookies that do exist on this site come exclusively from Google AdSense (which funds the site through advertising) and Amazon Associates (which tracks affiliate link clicks). Both are explained in full below.
These cookies are essential for the site to function correctly. Without them certain features would not work. They do not collect personal information and cannot be switched off.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent choice so you are not asked again on every visit | 12 months | First-party |
No other strictly necessary cookies are placed by this site.
For website analytics we use Rybitt, a cookieless analytics platform.
Rybitt collects anonymous, aggregated data about how visitors use this site — for example which pages are visited most and where visitors come from in general terms. It does this without placing any cookie on your device and without collecting any personally identifiable information.
Because Rybitt places no cookies, it does not appear in your browser's cookie list and is not affected by your cookie preferences. There is nothing to opt out of, as no data that could identify you is collected.
For more information about how Rybitt handles data, visit rybitt.com
This site displays advertisements provided by Google AdSense. Advertising revenue from Google AdSense helps fund the site and allows us to provide all content and PDF downloads free of charge.
Google AdSense places cookies on your device to:
Google AdSense cookies may track your browsing behaviour across multiple websites that participate in the Google advertising network, not just this site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDE | Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report your actions after viewing or clicking an advertisement, for the purpose of measuring its effectiveness | 13 months | Third-party (Google) |
| DSID | Used to identify a signed-in user on non-Google sites to remember your ad preferences | 2 weeks | Third-party (Google) |
| FLC | Records how many times you have been shown a particular advertisement | 10 seconds | Third-party (Google) |
| AID | Links your activity across different devices if you have previously signed in to a Google account | 13 months | Third-party (Google) |
| TAID | Links advertising activity across devices for signed-in users | Session | Third-party (Google) |
| __gads | Tracks advertising on the site for reporting purposes | 13 months | First-party (set by Google via AdSense) |
| __gpi | Used to track interaction with advertisements | 13 months | First-party (set by Google via AdSense) |
Google may update the specific cookies used by AdSense. For the most current and complete list visit: policies.google.com/technologies/ads
You can manage your Google advertising preferences and opt out of personalised advertising at: adssettings.google.com
You can also opt out of interest-based advertising from many advertising networks through:
If you decline advertising cookies via our cookie consent tool, Google AdSense will still display advertisements but they will not be personalised to your interests.
Google's full privacy policy is available at: policies.google.com/privacy
This site participates in the Amazon Associates Programme. Some links on this site are affiliate links — when you click one and make a purchase on Amazon, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. All affiliate links on this site are clearly disclosed near the link.
When you click an Amazon affiliate link, Amazon places cookies on your device to:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session-id | Identifies your browsing session on Amazon | Session | Third-party (Amazon) |
| ubid-acbuk | Identifies your browser for security and personalisation on Amazon UK | 10 years | Third-party (Amazon) |
| x-acb | Used to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session | Third-party (Amazon) |
| at-acbuk | Authentication token for Amazon UK | Session | Third-party (Amazon) |
| csm-hit | Tracks page load performance on Amazon | Session | Third-party (Amazon) |
Amazon may update the cookies it places. The tracking window for Amazon Associates commissions is 24 hours from the click. After 24 hours the cookie no longer attributes a commission to this site.
We do not receive any personal data about you as a result of affiliate clicks or purchases. We only receive confirmation that a qualifying purchase was made and the commission amount.
Amazon's full privacy notice is available at: amazon.co.uk/privacy-notice
Our contact form does not place any cookies beyond the strictly necessary cookie_consent cookie listed in Section 1. The data you submit via the contact form is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
This site contains links to external websites including NHS.uk, NIHR, NICE and other health information sources. If you click a link to an external site, that site may place its own cookies on your device. We have no control over third-party cookies placed by external websites and they are not covered by this policy. We recommend reading the cookie and privacy policy of any external site you visit.
When you first visit this site a cookie consent banner will appear. You can choose to:
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer of this site.
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Instructions for managing cookies in the most common browsers:
Please be aware that blocking all cookies may affect how this site and other websites function.
Some browsers include a Do Not Track (DNT) setting. Because this site uses Rybitt cookieless analytics there is no cookie-based analytics tracking to disable. Google AdSense may or may not respond to DNT signals — please refer to Google's privacy policy for their current position on DNT.
| Cookie | Source | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | This site | Strictly necessary | Stores your consent choice | 12 months |
| __gads | Google AdSense | Advertising | Tracks ad interactions | 13 months |
| __gpi | Google AdSense | Advertising | Tracks ad interactions | 13 months |
| IDE | Advertising | Measures ad effectiveness | 13 months | |
| DSID | Advertising | Ad preference memory | 2 weeks | |
| session-id | Amazon | Affiliate | Session tracking | Session |
| ubid-acbuk | Amazon | Affiliate | Browser identification | 10 years |
Note: Amazon and Google may place additional cookies not listed here. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for the most up to date and complete lists.
This Cookie Policy is governed by the law of England and Wales and is compliant with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) 2003, which specifically govern the use of cookies in the UK.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do we will update the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of this site following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy please contact us.
Website: plantarfasciitisrecovery.co.uk
Operated by: Health Hub Academy — healthhubacademy.com
We aim to respond to all cookie and privacy enquiries within 5 working days.
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated in 2026.