Cookie Policy

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About this policy

This policy explains how Sanctum Counselling and Psychotherapy uses cookies and similar technologies on [confirm website address].

The website is operated by [confirm full legal name and business status]. If you have questions about this policy, email anyaresolve@hotmail.com.

For information about how personal information is handled more generally, please read the [Privacy policy]([Confirm privacy policy URL]).

What cookies are

Cookies are small files that a website stores on your device. They can help a website remember information between pages or visits, support security and provide information about how a site is used.

Similar technologies, including browser storage, tracking pixels and some scripts, may also store information on your device or access information from it. This policy covers those technologies where they are used.

Session cookies usually expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for a specified period unless deleted earlier. First-party cookies are set by the website you visit; third-party cookies are set by another provider.

Technologies used on this website

[Complete the inventory below using a check of the live site. Include cookies and other storage or access technologies used by hosting, security tools, contact forms, analytics and embedded content. Delete unused rows. If none are used, replace the table with an accurate statement after verification.]

[Where relevant, add links to provider information and explain any personal information collected, recipients or overseas processing, or refer to the corresponding details in the Privacy policy.]

Essential functions

Some technologies may be strictly necessary to provide a service you request, such as maintaining a secure session or remembering a cookie preference. Where the legal conditions for an exception are met, these technologies do not require consent.

A technology is not automatically essential simply because it is useful to the website operator.

Essential technologies used here: [Identify the verified technologies and explain their purposes, or state that none are used.]

Optional features and analytics

[Confirm whether the site uses analytics, personalisation, advertising or other optional technologies. Describe only the categories actually used and remove this section if it does not apply.]

Where consent is required, these technologies will only be used after you have agreed. You can reject them and continue to use the website, although an optional feature that depends on them may remain unavailable.

Some uses may qualify for a specific legal exception to consent. If the website relies on an exception, [identify the technology, explain its purpose and the applicable exception, and describe any required simple means of objecting].

[Do not assume that analytics are exempt. Confirm that the actual configuration meets the conditions of any exception relied on.]

Embedded content and third parties

[Confirm whether the website embeds videos, maps, booking widgets, social content or other third-party services. Remove this section if none are embedded.]

Embedded services may receive information such as your IP address and browser details when they load. They may also use cookies or similar technologies.

Embedded services used: [Name each provider, explain the feature, link to relevant provider privacy or cookie information, and confirm when it loads.]

Where loading embedded content would use technologies requiring consent, that content will remain blocked until the necessary consent is given. [Confirm the actual controls, and describe an alternative link or contact method where available.]

Following an ordinary link to an independent website is different from loading embedded content. Once you visit another website, its own privacy and cookie arrangements apply.

Managing your choices

Cookie settings: [Insert the working settings link or describe the exact button and its location. Do not publish a reference to a control that has not been implemented.]

[Confirm that the controls allow visitors to accept or reject consent-dependent technologies, make any available category choices, and withdraw consent as easily as it is given. If no consent-dependent technologies are used, replace this section with an accurate explanation of the site's arrangements.]

Where processing relies on your consent, you can change your mind at any time through the settings described above. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before you withdrew consent.

Objection controls for any exempt technologies: [Explain the actual mechanism where required, or remove this line if not applicable.]

Browser settings

Most browsers allow you to view, delete or block cookies through their settings. The available controls vary between browsers and devices.

Blocking some cookies may affect website functions. Deleting cookies may also remove saved preferences, so you may be asked to make your choices again. Browser settings may not control every similar technology; use the website controls described above where applicable.

Changes to this policy

This policy may be updated if the website's technologies or relevant requirements change. The latest version will appear here with its update date. Where a change requires fresh consent, it will be requested before the relevant technology is used.

Contact

For questions about cookies or privacy, email anyaresolve@hotmail.com.