1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Mind Calm Therapies (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.mindcalmtherapies.co.uk.
We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, understand how our website is used, and provide personalised content and recommendations.
By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy — unless you choose to disable them through your browser settings or our cookie banner.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They help websites recognise your device, remember your preferences, and analyse how visitors use the site.
Cookies can be:
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Session cookies: deleted automatically when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies: remain on your device until they expire or you delete them manually.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
a. Essential and functional cookies
These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as navigation, contact forms, and security.
Without them, the site may not work as intended.
Examples:
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Remembering your cookie consent preferences
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Maintaining secure connections
b. Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, which pages are most popular, and how users navigate.
This allows us to improve site layout, content, and usability.
We may use:
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Google Analytics (IP anonymised where possible)
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WordPress or plugin-based traffic analytics
c. Marketing and affiliate cookies
Some pages include affiliate links to trusted third-party partners (such as Amazon or Cytoplan).
If you click these links, the affiliate partner may set a cookie to track your visit for commission purposes.
These cookies do not collect identifiable personal information but may recognise your browser when you visit the partner site.
d. Social media cookies
If you share content via Facebook, Instagram, or other platforms, these services may set their own cookies through embedded links or sharing tools.
Mind Calm Therapies does not control these cookies; please check each platform’s privacy policy.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content or scripts from external providers such as:
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Google (Analytics, Maps, Fonts)
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WordPress / Jetpack
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YouTube or Vimeo (for embedded videos)
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Affiliate partners (e.g., Amazon, Cytoplan, British Supplements)
These providers may set their own cookies to track engagement, measure views, or link to their own services.
We do not have access to or control over these cookies.
5. Managing Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies at any time.
Browser controls
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can change your settings to block or delete them:
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Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
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Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
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Safari: Preferences → Privacy
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Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies and site data
Cookie banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
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Accept all cookies
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Reject non-essential cookies
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Manage your preferences
Your choices will be saved for future visits.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our services.
The most recent version will always be available on this page.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about how we use cookies or your data privacy rights, please contact:
Mind Calm Therapies
Email: kate@mindcalmtherapies.co.uk
Website: www.mindcalmtherapies.co.uk