Cookie Policy
Last updated: 26 July 2025
This Cookies Policy explains how Calyx Play Therapy ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.calyxplaytherapy.co.uk (the “Website”) in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit our website. They help us make the website work properly and provide insight into how visitors interact with it.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences or logging in (if applicable).
Purpose: Enable core site features like security and navigation
Legal basis: These do not require your consent under PECR
2. Analytical/Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website, so we can improve performance.
Purpose: Collect information such as page visits, traffic sources, and user behaviour
Example: Google Analytics (only used with your consent)
Legal basis: Consent-based
3. Functionality Cookies
These allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences) and provide more personal features.
Legal basis: Consent-based
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may embed content from third-party services (e.g. YouTube videos, social media sharing tools), which may set cookies on your device.
Examples: YouTube embedded videos, Instagram feeds
Legal basis: Consent-based
Your Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner allows you to accept or manage cookie preferences.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the website footer (if using a banner tool).
We store your consent for 12 months.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.
Here’s how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Microsoft Edge
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy occasionally. When we do, the “Last updated” date will change. Significant updates will be highlighted on our site.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact:
Calyx Play Therapy
Email: calyxplaytherapy@gmail.com
Website: www.calyxplaytherapy.co.uk