Athona Limited trading as Assessment UK uses cookies and similar technologies on www.assessmentuk.com. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, why we use them, and how you can control them. It should be read with our Privacy Notice.
We comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) 2003 and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent. All other cookies are used only with your agreement.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used. Similar technologies include pixels, local storage and session storage.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly necessary cookies
These are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as secure login to patient portals, session management, load balancing and security. These cookies do not require your consent and cannot be switched off through our consent tool. You can block them in your browser, but parts of the site may not work.
Performance and analytics cookies
These help us understand how visitors use the site (for example which pages are visited most, how long people stay, and whether they encounter errors). The data is aggregated and anonymised where possible. We use this information to improve navigation, accessibility and the overall service. These cookies are used only with your agreement.
Functional cookies
These remember choices you make (for example language preference or accessibility settings) so we can provide a more personalised experience. These cookies are used only with your agreement.
Marketing cookies
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. If we introduce them in the future we will update this policy and ask for your agreement before they are set.
Managing Cookies
- On your first visit you will see a cookie banner. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- You can change your choice at any time using the cookie settings link on the website or by clearing your browser cookies.
- Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from using secure areas of the site (for example booking or the patient portal).
Cookie data is retained for up to 2 years or for as long as needed for the purpose for which it was collected, after which it is deleted.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use to operate the website (for example analytics providers or payment processors when you move to a payment page). These third parties are listed in our Privacy Notice and are bound by appropriate contracts. We do not allow third parties to use cookies for their own marketing purposes on our site.
Your Rights
You can withdraw your agreement to non-essential cookies at any time. This does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on agreement before you withdrew it. For questions about cookies or to exercise your data-protection rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@assessmentuk.com.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy. Significant changes will be posted on the website. Please check it regularly.
Contact Us
Data Protection Officer
Email: dpo@assessmentuk.com
Telephone: 01277 255617
Address: 2nd Floor Kingsgate House, 1 King Edward Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4HG
Linked policies
- Privacy Notice
- Data Protection Policy
- Information Governance Policy
This policy will be reviewed annually or following changes in regulations or professional guidance.
Version: 1.0
Classification: Public External Use
Date: 30/10/2026
Review Date: 30/10/2027