Privacy Policy
Last updated: 22 March 2026 · Effective: 22 March 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how GPManual.com ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects information when you use our website at https://gpmanual.com. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
TL;DR Summary
- We do not collect any personal health data, patient records, or clinical information.
- Analytics cookies are only placed after you click "Accept" in the consent banner.
- If you decline, the site works 100% the same — no tracking, no cookies.
- You can change your choice at any time using the "Manage Cookies" link in the footer.
- We never sell your data or share it with advertisers.
1. Who We Are (Data Controller)
GPManual.com is a free clinical reference resource for General Practitioners. For GDPR purposes, GPManual.com acts as the Data Controller for any personal data processed via this website.
If you have any questions or wish to exercise your data rights, you can reach us at: privacy@gpmanual.com
2. What Data We Collect and Why
We collect only anonymous usage analytics and only when you have given explicit consent. No personally identifiable information (PII), health data, or patient data is ever collected.
Pages visited
Which clinical modules or tools you use most, so we can improve them.
Session duration
How long GPs typically spend on a protocol or drug page.
General geography
Country-level location only (never city or address) to understand our audience distribution.
Device & browser type
To ensure the interface works well across desktop and mobile.
Referral source
How users found GPManual (e.g., Google search, direct link) to guide content development.
3. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR Article 6(1)(a), the legal basis for analytics processing is your freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent. We obtain this via the cookie consent banner that appears on your first visit.
Analytics only activate after you click "Accept". If you click "Decline" or simply close the banner without accepting, no cookies are placed and no data is sent to Google. We implement Google Consent Mode v2 to enforce this technically, not just as a policy commitment.
4. Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
We use Google Analytics 4 (Property ID: G-QF9VCP59M4), a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA.
GA4 processes data in accordance with Google's Data Processing Amendment. Anonymised session data may be transferred to Google servers, including in the United States, under Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as required by GDPR Chapter V.
We have disabled advertising features, cross-site tracking, and data sharing with Google products in the GA4 property settings. IP anonymisation is enabled by default in GA4.
5. Cookies We Use
The table below lists every cookie or storage item this site may set. Analytics cookies are only set after consent. The consent preference cookie is a functional cookie that remembers your choice and does not require consent itself.
| Cookie / Key | Purpose | Lifespan | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated client ID | 2 years | Google Analytics (GA4) |
| _ga_QF9VCP59M4 | Persists session state for GA4 property G-QF9VCP59M4 | 2 years | Google Analytics (GA4) |
| _gid | Distinguishes users (expires quickly — used for short-term session analysis) | 24 hours | Google Analytics (GA4) |
| gpmanual_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent choice (accepted / declined) so the banner does not reappear on every visit | Until manually cleared | GPManual.com (localStorage) |
* gpmanual_cookie_consent is stored in localStorage, not as a browser cookie. It is never transmitted to any server.
6. How to Opt Out or Change Your Consent
You have several ways to withdraw or change your analytics consent at any time:
Use the "Manage Cookies" banner
Click the button below to re-open the consent banner and change your choice instantly. Your new preference is saved and takes effect immediately without a page reload.
Clear localStorage in your browser
Open your browser's DevTools (F12) → Application → Local Storage → delete the gpmanual_cookie_consent key. The consent banner will reappear on your next visit.
Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on
Install Google's official browser extension to block GA4 tracking across all websites: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Browser-level cookie blocking
All modern browsers allow you to block third-party cookies or all cookies. Refer to your browser's privacy settings. Note: the site functions identically with cookies blocked.
7. Third-Party Data Sharing
We do not sell, rent, or trade your data. The only third party that receives analytics data is Google LLC (via GA4), and only when you have consented.
For more on how Google processes analytics data, see: Google Privacy Policy and GA4 Data Safeguarding.
8. Your Rights Under GDPR
If you are in the EU or UK, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right of Access
Request a copy of data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Correct inaccurate data.
Right to Erasure
"Right to be forgotten" — request deletion.
Right to Restrict Processing
Limit how we use your data.
Right to Data Portability
Receive your data in a structured format.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Revoke analytics consent at any time.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
Contact your national supervisory authority (e.g. ICO in the UK).
To exercise any of these rights, email us at privacy@gpmanual.com. We will respond within 30 days.
9. Children's Privacy
GPManual.com is a professional clinical reference tool intended exclusively for healthcare professionals aged 18 and over. We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. For material changes, we will display a notice on the homepage.