What cookies are
Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They can help a website work properly, remember choices, understand visitor behaviour, improve security, measure performance or support advertising.
Similar technologies include tracking pixels, tags, local storage, scripts, device identifiers and other storage or access technologies. UK guidance refers to these more broadly as “storage and access technologies”.
Some cookies are essential and do not normally require consent. Non-essential cookies, such as analytics, advertising or tracking cookies, usually require consent before they are placed or accessed.
In simple terms
- Essential cookies help the site work.
- Analytics cookies help us improve the site.
- Marketing cookies may be used for advertising or tracking.
- Preference cookies remember settings and choices.
- You can control non-essential cookies.
- You can withdraw consent later.
Managing consent
How to accept, reject or change cookie choices
When you first visit this website, you may see a cookie banner or cookie settings panel. This allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies or choose cookie categories.
We use WPConsent to help manage cookie consent. WPConsent provides features such as custom cookie banners, granular cookie controls, records of consent, automatic script blocking and cookie scanning. Its self-hosted approach means consent data can be stored within the WordPress website rather than through a separate external consent platform. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Cookie categories
Types of cookies we may use
The exact cookies used may change depending on website plugins, analytics tools, forms, embedded content, appointment booking links and any marketing tools enabled on the site.
WPConsent configuration
How WPConsent supports cookie control
WPConsent is used to help present cookie choices and manage consent records. It can provide a cookie banner, granular category controls, consent logs, website scanning and automatic blocking of third-party scripts until consent is received. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
The effectiveness of the cookie banner depends on how it is configured. Non-essential analytics, advertising and third-party scripts should be placed into the correct category so they can be blocked until consent is provided.
Recommended configuration
- Show clear Accept All and Reject Non-Essential options.
- Use granular categories for analytics and marketing.
- Block non-essential scripts before consent.
- Keep records of user consent where available.
- Allow users to change preferences later.
- Run cookie scans after adding new plugins or scripts.
Cookies we may use
Example cookie list
This table is a general guide. The exact cookies on the website should be confirmed using the WPConsent cookie scan and your live website settings.
Third-party cookies
Third-party tools and embedded services
Some pages may include links, forms, maps, appointment booking systems, analytics tools or embedded content provided by third parties. These providers may use cookies or similar technologies according to their own policies.
Where possible and required, non-essential third-party scripts should be blocked until consent is given. However, clicking a third-party link may take you to another website with its own cookie policy and privacy policy.
Examples may include
- Google Analytics or Google Tag Manager.
- Google Maps or embedded map content.
- Setmore appointment booking links or widgets.
- Form tools, anti-spam tools or security plugins.
- Advertising, conversion tracking or remarketing tools if enabled.
- Social media links or embedded content if used.
Opting out
You can change your cookie preferences
You can withdraw consent for non-essential cookies using the cookie settings panel where available. You can also block or delete cookies using your browser settings.
If you reject or disable cookies, some website features may not work as intended. Essential cookies may still be used where they are necessary for the website to function or to remember your cookie choices.
Ways to control cookies
- Use the cookie banner when it appears.
- Open the cookie settings panel on the website.
- Reject non-essential cookies.
- Delete cookies through your browser.
- Use browser privacy controls or tracking protection.
- Review third-party platform settings where relevant.
Changes to this policy
Updates to this cookie policy
We may update this cookie policy when our website changes, when new plugins or third-party tools are added, when cookies detected by WPConsent change, or when legal guidance changes.
We recommend checking this page from time to time. If cookie use changes significantly, we may update the cookie banner or ask you to confirm your choices again.
Review this policy when
- New analytics tools are added.
- New advertising or tracking scripts are installed.
- New WordPress plugins are activated.
- Appointment, form or embedded tools are changed.
- WPConsent detects new cookies.
- Cookie law or regulatory guidance changes.
Common questions
Cookie Policy FAQs
Do I have to accept all cookies?
No. You should be able to reject non-essential cookies or choose which categories to allow. Essential cookies may still be used because they are needed for the website to work.
What are strictly necessary cookies?
Strictly necessary cookies are needed to provide the website or service requested by the visitor. Examples may include security, form function, session management or remembering cookie consent choices.
Do analytics cookies need consent?
Analytics cookies normally need consent unless they fall within a narrow exemption. As a practical approach, analytics cookies should generally be blocked until the visitor consents.
Can I withdraw cookie consent later?
Yes. You should be able to withdraw or change consent using the cookie settings panel where available. You can also clear or block cookies through your browser.
Does WPConsent block scripts before consent?
WPConsent states that it can automatically block third-party scripts from loading before user consent and can provide granular cookie controls and consent records. The result depends on correct website configuration. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
What happens if I reject cookies?
The website should still be usable for essential functions, but some features such as analytics, embedded content, personalised features or marketing tracking may not work or may be limited.
How do I know which cookies this website uses?
The exact cookies should be shown in the cookie settings panel or cookie list generated from the WPConsent scan. This policy gives general categories and should be updated when live cookie scans change.
