Cookie Policy
By Your Side Counselling
Last updated: September 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember preferences and, where applicable, understand how visitors use the site.
Some similar technologies, such as pixels, tags and local storage, may also be used for similar purposes.
How I use cookies
My website may use cookies and similar technologies to:
ensure the website functions correctly and securely
remember certain preferences and settings
improve website performance and functionality
understand how visitors use the website, where analytics are enabled
support embedded content or other website features.
Types of cookies
Strictly necessary cookies
Some cookies are necessary for the website to operate properly and securely. These may support functions such as website security, navigation, forms and basic website functionality.
Because these cookies are necessary for the website to function, they do not require consent where they fall within the relevant legal exemption.
Analytics cookies
Where analytics services are enabled, cookies may be used to understand how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited and how visitors navigate the site.
Non-essential analytics cookies will only be used where the required consent has been obtained.
Functional cookies
Some cookies may be used to remember preferences or support additional website functionality.
Where these cookies are not strictly necessary, they will only be used where the required consent has been obtained.
Third-party content and services
My website may contain or use third-party content or services, depending on the features currently enabled on the website. These may include embedded videos, maps, social media content or other external services.
Where third-party technologies use non-essential cookies or similar technologies, these will only be activated where the required consent has been obtained.
Third-party providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.
Website hosting
My website is hosted by Squarespace.
Squarespace may use cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for website operation, security and functionality. The cookies and technologies used can vary depending on the Squarespace features, settings and integrations enabled on my website.
For further information, please refer to Squarespace's own privacy and cookie information.
Contact forms
If you use the contact form on my website, information you provide will be processed in accordance with my [Privacy Notice].
Cookies or similar technologies may also be used to support the secure operation of forms and protect against spam or misuse.
Managing your cookie preferences
Where required, a cookie banner or consent mechanism will allow you to accept or reject non-essential cookies and, where available, manage your preferences.
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how some websites function.
International transfers
Some third-party service providers used in connection with the website may process information outside the UK. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards will be used where required by UK data protection law.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the website, the technologies used or relevant legal requirements.
Any changes will be published on this page.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on my website, please contact me:
Cath Eddy
By Your Side Counselling
Email: catheddy1971@gmail.com
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