Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 03, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Asian Trade Publications Ltd (we, us, our) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website http://www.pharmacy.biz. It applies in addition to our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. These Terms are governed by, and shall be construed in accordance with:

• For users in the United Kingdom: the laws of England and Wales apply, and you agree that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any disputes.

• For users in Ireland or elsewhere in the European Union: these Terms are also subject to applicable Irish and EU law, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive. Users based in Ireland may bring proceedings before the Irish courts, and the Data Protection Commission (DPC) shall be the relevant supervisory authority for privacy-related complaints.

Nothing in these Terms shall deprive you of any mandatory consumer protection rights available under the laws of your country of residence. This Site is intended for individuals aged 18 years and over and is directed exclusively at pharmacy professionals and those working within the pharmaceutical industry.

What are cookies and similar technologies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local Storage, pixels, SDKs and device identifiers. Cookies are first-party (set by this Site) or third-party (set by other services we use). Cookies have names, purposes and lifetimes.

Legal basis and consent

Strictly necessary cookies (session management, security) do not require consent because they are required for the service to operate.

All other cookies (analytics, functional, marketing, personalisation) require prior, freely given, specific and informed opt-in consent under applicable ePrivacy and data protection rules. We record each consent event (who, when, IP, banner version and choices). Non-essential cookies are blocked until consent is given.

Supervisory authorities you may contact include:

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), UK – https://ico.org.uk

Data Protection Commission (DPC), Ireland – https://www.dataprotection.ie

How Long Do Cookies Stay on Your Device

Each cookies have its own lifespan depending on their purpose. This is managed by setting an expiry date when the cookie is placed.

In general:

• Session cookies expire when you close your browser.

• Persistent cookies may last from a few days to up to two years.

We periodically review our cookie usage to ensure all cookies in use are necessary, functional, and appropriately timed. You may also manage and delete cookies manually through your browser settings.

Why We Use Cookies

Cookies are fundamental to how we provide value for both our readers and our commercial partners. They help us ensure that the site runs smoothly, that visitors can easily access the content they want, and that advertisers and sponsors can measure the effectiveness of their campaigns.

Specifically, cookies help us to:

Types of Cookies We Use (and what they do)

To make it easier to understand, we group our cookies into the following categories:

Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are required for the website to function. They support secure logins, allow you to move around the site without losing information, and help complete transactions. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.

Functional Cookies
These cookies remember the choices you make, such as your preferred region, your display settings, or whether you are subscribed to newsletters. They make your experience smoother and more personalised.

Performance / Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect data on how users interact with the site, for example, which articles are visited most frequently, how long visitors stay, and whether they use desktop or mobile devices. This information is used to improve site navigation, content strategy, and distribution.

Marketing / Targeting Cookies
These cookies help deliver advertising that is relevant to your interests. They allow us to build an understanding of general user segments and to provide advertisers with anonymised performance reports. They also support features such as retargeting, where ads are shown to users who have previously interacted with specific content.

Third-Party Cookies and Services

Pharmacy Business integrates a number of trusted third-party providers who set cookies for analytics, advertising, content delivery, and social sharing. These partners are contractually bound to comply with UK GDPR and PECR.

Cookies Name and Category

Third-Party Cookies and External Services

Below is a list of verified third-party services currently active on https://www.pharmacy.biz/. Each third party is contractually obligated to comply with applicable GDPR privacy laws. For detailed policies, visit their linked pages:

Each partner is contractually obligated to meet data compliance standards, and their practices are reviewed regularly to ensure alignment with our privacy commitments.

Cookie Settings on Shared Devices

We recognise that pharmacy teams often use shared terminals, dispensary computers, or communal tablets. To protect privacy, we recommend regularly checking and updating cookie settings on these devices so that preferences reflect the most recent user.

Cookies by themselves do not reveal your identity. However, when paired with other data (like your IP address or user account), they may be used to associate actions with a business profile.

Do Not Track Signals (DNT)
We do not currently respond to Do Not Track (DNT) signals sent by browsers, as there is no universally accepted standard for compliance. However, you can manage your cookie preferences directly through your browser settings.

Global Opt-Out / Industry Resources

We support user choice and transparency in online advertising. In addition to managing cookies via your browser, you can use the following industry-standard tools to opt out of interest-based advertising across participating companies:

Industry Opt-Out Tools

You can manage your interest-based advertising preferences through various trusted industry tools. For Google services, visit Google Ad Settings to control how ads are personalized based on your browsing habits. The YourAdChoices platform by the Digital Advertising Alliance allows you to opt out of targeted ads from participating companies. Additionally, the Network Advertising Initiative's Opt-Out Tool lets you manage ad targeting preferences across a broad network of advertisers.

International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers (for example, analytics, hosting, or advertising partners) may process cookie-related or personal data outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area (EEA), such as in the United States.

Whenever such transfers occur, we apply safeguards to ensure that your information continues to receive protection equivalent to UK and EU legal standards. These safeguards include:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the UK and EU

• Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs) adopted by certified organisations

• Data Transfer Impact Assessments (DTIAs) to evaluate and mitigate risk

• Approved certifications and frameworks (such as UK-US Data Bridge or EU-US Data Privacy Framework, where applicable)

These mechanisms ensure that personal data transferred internationally is subject to enforceable rights, effective legal remedies, and strong technical and organisational protections. Where we rely on SCCs or equivalent transfer tools, we maintain a transfer register that records the legal basis and the safeguards applied.

Managing Your Cookies

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that gives you the option to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject all non-essential cookies

• Manage your preferences by category

You can review and change your choices at any time by using the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our site.

If you are using a shared device, such as in a workplace, we recommend that cookie preferences are reset regularly to ensure they reflect the current user’s choices.

You can also manually delete or block cookies through your browser settings, although this may affect site performance.

Cookie Lifespan

Cookies remain on your device for varying lengths of time:

• Session cookies - expire once you close your browser.

• Persistent cookies - remain active for days, months, or even years, depending on their purpose.

We regularly review the cookies in use and adjust retention periods to ensure that no cookie remains active for longer than necessary.

Your Rights Under UK GDPR

You have the following rights in relation to personal data collected via cookies and similar technologies:

• Right to be informed - to know how your data is collected and used.

• Right of access - to see the data we hold about you.

• Right to rectification - to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.

• Right to erasure - to request that we delete your data in certain circumstances.

• Right to restrict processing - to limit how your data is used.

• Right to object - to certain processing activities, such as marketing.

• Right to withdraw consent - to opt out of cookie categories at any time.

Requests can be made using the contact details below. We will respond within one calendar month. Where requests are complex or numerous we may extend the response period by a further two months in line with data protection law, in which case we will inform you and explain why.

Profiling and Automated Decision-Making

Pharmacy Business does not use cookies to make automated decisions that have legal or significant effects on individuals. However, analytics and marketing cookies may allow us to group users into segments (for example, by interest area or professional sector). This type of profiling is only carried out with your consent and is subject to safeguards under UK GDPR and EU GDPR standards. Where profiling is used, it is limited to aggregated or pseudonymised segments and does not produce decisions that affect an individual’s legal rights or access to services.

Updates to This Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in technology or the cookies we use

• Adjustments in our commercial approach

• Updates to data protection regulations

We encourage regular readers and partners to revisit this page periodically. If changes significantly affect your choices, we may ask you to review and reset your preferences. Material changes will be communicated via a banner or email to registered users where feasible.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

Asian Trade Publications Ltd
London SE1 0DW,
United Kingdom
Email: data@amg.biz

Complaints

If you believe that your rights have been breached, you may file a complaint with the

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

Information Commissioner’s Office
Wycliffe House, Water Lane
Wilmslow, Cheshire
SK9 5AF
Phone: 0303 123 1113

Data Protection Commission (DPC)

DPC Office
21 Fitzwilliam Square South,
Dublin 2, D02 RD28,
Ireland.
Tel: +353 57 868 4800 / +353 761 104 800

We encourage you to contact us first so we can resolve your concerns promptly and responsibly.