Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.

How We Use Cookies

Our website [Your Website URL] uses cookies to:

• Ensure our website functions correctly and securely.
• Understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
• Remember your preferences and settings (such as cookie consent choices).
• Analyse website traffic and usage patterns through analytics tools.

We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable health information.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure areas, and accessibility. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics) to collect de-identified information about how visitors interact with our website. This includes:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page.
• How visitors arrived at our website (e.g., search engine, social media, direct link).
• General geographic location (city/region level, not exact address).
• Browser type and device information.

This information helps us understand how our website is used and how we can improve it. Analytics data is collected in aggregate and does not identify individual visitors.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made (such as your cookie preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may use third-party services that set their own cookies, including:

• Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis. You can learn more about how Google uses your data at www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/ and opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
• Embedded content — if our website embeds content from third-party platforms (such as YouTube videos, booking systems like Halaxy or Calendly, or social media feeds), those platforms may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies.

Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these in the “Options”, “Settings”, or “Preferences” menu of your browser. You can:

• View what cookies are stored on your device.
• Delete some or all cookies.
• Block cookies from being set in the future.
• Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.

Please note: If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly.

Google Analytics opt-out: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on, available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Cookie consent: When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by [clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website / clicking the cookie settings link in our footer].

Cookies and Health Information

We want to assure you that:

• We do not use cookies to collect, store, or process any health or clinical information.
• Cookies on our website are not linked to any client records, therapy notes, or health data.
• Our use of cookies is completely separate from our clinical record-keeping systems.

Your health information is handled exclusively in accordance with our Privacy Policy and relevant health records legislation.

How Long Do Cookies Last?

• Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Analytics cookies typically expire after 12-24 months.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The most current version will always be available on this website with the “Last Updated” date noted above.

More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

[Practice Name] Address: [Your Address] Phone: [Your Phone Number] Email: [Your Email Address] Website: [Your Website URL]