Cookie Policy

About Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or device when you visit a website. They help us understand how you interact with our site so we can make your experience smoother, more personal, and more useful each time you return.

Cookies may be either:

  • Persistent cookies, which stay on your device until they expire or are deleted, or

  • Session cookies, which are temporary and disappear when you close your browser.

Cookies can be used for things like remembering your preferences, improving website functionality, and analyzing visitor behaviour.

Cookies We Use

At Midsummer Counselling and Coaching, we use a small number of cookies to support your experience and maintain the quality of our services. Here's how we use them:

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the core functionality of our website. They help with navigation, page loading, and remembering basic settings like whether you've accepted the cookie notice.

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

We use tools like Google Analytics to track how visitors interact with our site. These cookies collect anonymous data on page visits, session length, and general user behaviour. This helps us understand what’s working well and where we can improve.

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies help personalise your visit by remembering choices you've made, such as your location, language, or display preferences. This makes your return visits more tailored to your needs.

4. Third-Party & Social Media Cookies

Our website may feature links or embedded content from social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and others. When you interact with these features (such as liking or sharing content), these platforms may set their own cookies through our site. These cookies are managed according to each platform’s own policies.

You can read more about how these third parties use cookies via the links below:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics, a service provided by Google Inc., to gather insights into how people use our site. The data is collected anonymously and used in aggregate to help us understand patterns of usage and identify areas for improvement.

To learn more about how Google handles your data, you can visit:
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245

Managing or Blocking Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie settings. You can choose to block or delete cookies, but doing so may affect how the website functions and limit access to certain features.

Here’s how to adjust your settings in common browsers:

  • Internet Explorer: Tools → Internet Options → Privacy → Block all cookies

  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data

Please note: Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our site.

If you have any questions about this cookie policy or how your data is used, please feel free to contact us! We're here to help!