Cookie Policy and Privacy Information

1. Introduction

This policy explains how NHS South Central and West handle your personal data and use cookies on the Mapping Tool to support Dispensing List Validation web application. We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable data protection laws.

2. Cookie Policy

We use only essential cookies necessary for the proper functioning of our website. These include:

These cookies are classified as strictly necessary under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and do not require user consent. They are essential for the secure operation and lawful functioning of the service. We do not use cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising purposes.

2.1 Third-Party Cookies from Ordnance Survey

The Mapping Tool to Support Dispensing List Validation uses mapping services provided by Ordnance Survey. As part of providing these services, a strictly necessary cookie may be set by Ordnance Survey’s documentation platform (GitBook).

This includes the __gitbook_cookie_granted cookie (expiry: 1 year), which is classified as strictly necessary. It is used solely to store a user’s cookie consent preferences. This cookie does not track users, is not used for analytics or advertising, and is required to comply with UK cookie regulations.

NHS South Central and West does not access or process any personal data contained within this cookie.

We do not use these cookies for tracking or advertising purposes. If any non-essential cookies are detected from Ordnance Survey services, we will update this policy and ensure appropriate user consent is obtained.

For more information, please refer to Ordnance Survey’s Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, please contact us

Last updated: 16 March 2026