Cookie Policy
This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use on our website, and how you can manage your preferences.
Last updated: September 15, 2026
We use cookies to make our website work properly and to understand how visitors use it so we can keep improving. This policy tells you exactly what we use and gives you the tools to manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, but they can be combined with other information to identify you. Cookies cannot run programs or deliver viruses to your device.
There are different types of cookies:
- Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting
- Third-party cookies are set by a different website or service embedded in the page you are visiting
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features like page navigation, form security, and session management. The website cannot function properly without them. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made, such as your preferred branch location or language, and provide enhanced features. They do not track your activity on other websites. You can disable these, but some website features may not work as expected.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us identify which pages are most useful, where people spend the most time, and how they arrived at the site. All data collected is aggregated and anonymous. You can opt out of analytics cookies at any time.
Marketing Cookies
Currently, Talek Hospital Limited does not use marketing or advertising cookies on this website. We do not serve targeted advertising or share data with advertising networks.
3. Cookie List
The table below lists the specific cookies currently in use on this website.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
talek_session |
Maintains your session as you navigate between pages | Session (deleted on browser close) | |
talek_csrf |
Protects form submissions against cross-site request forgery | Session | |
talek_branch_pref |
Remembers your preferred branch selection on the contact and appointment pages | 30 days | |
talek_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preference so we do not ask you again | 12 months | |
_ga |
Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years | |
_ga_XXXXXXXX |
Google Analytics: maintains session state | 2 years | |
_gid |
Google Analytics: distinguishes users over a 24-hour period | 24 hours |
We review our cookie usage regularly. If new cookies are added, this table will be updated.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use. We do not control these cookies, and they are governed by the privacy policies of the respective third parties.
Third-party services currently used on this website:
- Google Analytics: Web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Analytics data is collected anonymously and used only to improve our website. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Google Fonts: We load fonts from Google Fonts. This may set a session cookie and logs your IP address. See Google Privacy Policy.
- Google Maps: Used on our Contact page to display branch locations. Google may set cookies when the map is loaded. See Google Privacy Policy.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
On This Website
You can manage your non-essential cookie preferences using the toggles below. Your preferences are saved in your browser and will be applied on your next visit.
Through Your Browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View cookies that have been set
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Delete cookies already stored on your device
- Set preferences for cookies before they are placed
Browser-specific guidance:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of many websites, including this one.
6. Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie notice. By continuing to use the website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by adjusting your preferences using the toggles above or through your browser settings. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that took place before you withdrew it.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our use of cookies changes or as required by law. We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page when changes are made.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Talek Hospital Limited
- Phone: 08030744993
- Kabusa Branch: Opp. Deeper Life Church, After Mango Tree, Kabusa, AMAC, Abuja
Also see: Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy