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Last Updated: April 2026 · ICO Registration ZC115930

Contents

  1. Introduction
  2. What Are Cookies?
  3. Types of Cookies We Use
  4. Third-Party Cookies
  5. Specific Cookies We Use
  6. How to Manage Cookies
  7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
  8. Web Beacons and Tracking
  9. Do Not Track
  10. Updates to This Policy
  11. Contact Us

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how OH Specialists Hub (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites, including ohspecialistshub.co.uk, clinic.ohspecialistshub.co.uk, and ohadvisor.pro. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

By using our websites, 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 websites.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, understand how you use the website, track referrals and affiliate conversions, and provide relevant content.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Essential for operation — session cookies, security cookies, load balancing cookies. These do not require consent as they are necessary for our legitimate interests in operating the website.

3.2 Performance Cookies

Collect anonymous, aggregated information about how visitors use our websites (e.g. Google Analytics). Used to understand navigation, identify errors, and improve performance.

3.3 Functional Cookies

Allow our websites to remember choices you make (username, language, preferences) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

3.4 Affiliate and Referral Tracking Cookies

We operate an affiliate programme for OH Advisor Pro. When you arrive at ohadvisor.pro via a referral link (containing a ?ref= parameter), we store a cookie to record which affiliate referred you.

Cookie: ohsh_affiliate Purpose: Records the affiliate code from your referral link to enable accurate commission attribution when you upgrade to a paid subscription.
Duration: 30 days. Legal basis: Legitimate interests — stores only a short reference code, no personal data about you.
Opt-out: Block via browser settings. This will not affect your ability to use OH Advisor Pro.

3.5 Targeting/Advertising Cookies

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 websites are set by third parties (Google Analytics, Stripe for payment processing, social media platforms). We do not control these cookies — please check the relevant third-party websites for more information.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie NameProviderPurposeTypeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique usersPerformance2 years
_gidGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique usersPerformance24 hours
_gatGoogle AnalyticsThrottles request ratePerformance1 minute
PHPSESSIDOH Specialists HubMaintains user sessionStrictly NecessarySession
cookie_consentOH Specialists HubStores cookie preferencesStrictly Necessary1 year
ohsh_affiliateOH Specialists HubRecords affiliate referral code for OH Advisor Pro commission attributionAffiliate / Referral30 days

This table will be updated as we add or remove cookies from our websites.

6. How to Manage Cookies

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our websites, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can change your preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or be notified about cookies. Browser-specific guidance:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

For more information visit aboutcookies.org.

6.3 Opt-Out Links

  • Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Affiliate tracking: Block the ohsh_affiliate cookie via your browser settings (see Section 3.4)

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you block or delete cookies, some features may not function properly. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled if you wish to use our websites’ core functionality. Blocking ohsh_affiliate will not affect your ability to use OH Advisor Pro, but the referring affiliate will not receive commission for your subscription.

8. Web Beacons and Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons (pixel tags), local storage, and session storage for similar purposes. These are subject to the same controls as cookies.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Our websites do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals, as there is no universal standard for interpreting them.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. Material changes will be notified via a notice on our website or by email.

11. Contact Us

Data Protection Officer: Craig Page
OH Specialists Hub · 4 Haughton Road, Darlington, DL1 1SS
craig@ohspecialistshub.co.uk
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