Privacy Policy
Last updated: February 18, 2026
Introduction
Welcome to the Privacy Policy of Dr Lucy Hone. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information in connection with your use of our website and services. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your information in a transparent manner. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
Information We Collect
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain non-personally identifiable information about your device and your interaction with our site. This information helps us to understand how our site is used and to improve your experience. The types of information we may collect include:
IP Address: Your Internet Protocol (IP) address, which is a numerical label assigned to your device by your internet service provider, is collected to help us understand geographical usage patterns and for security purposes.
Browser Type: Information about the type of web browser you are using (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari) helps us optimize our website for different browsers.
Operating System: Details about your device's operating system (e.g., Windows, macOS, Android, iOS) are collected to ensure compatibility and improve user experience.
Pages Visited: We track the specific pages you visit on our website, the time spent on those pages, and the order in which they are accessed, to analyze website traffic and content popularity.
Cookies
Our website uses "cookies" to enhance your experience. Cookies are small data files placed on your device by a website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our site, and improve site functionality. You have the option to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, disabling cookies may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services (such as analytics providers or content delivery networks) to help operate our website and services. These third-party services may have access to your non-personally identifiable information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our site.
Advertising
We may partner with third-party advertising networks to display advertisements on our website or manage our advertising on other sites. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect non-personally identifiable information about your activities on our website and other sites to provide you with targeted advertising based on your interests. We do not share personally identifiable information with these advertisers.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please do not hesitate to contact Dr Lucy Hone through our dedicated contact page.