Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owners.

Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visits, such as your preferences and browsing activity. They help improve your experience by enabling the website to function properly and by providing insights into how the site is used.

2. How We Use Cookies

Candice Gaugain Counselling & Psychotherapy uses cookies for the following purposes:

• To ensure the website functions correctly and efficiently
• To remember your cookie consent preferences
• To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
• To provide a secure browsing experience

3. Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as remembering your cookie consent choice. These cookies do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled.

• cookieConsent – Stores your cookie consent preference. This is stored in your browser's local storage and does not expire until cleared manually.

Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics cookies to help us understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information anonymously, including the number of visitors, where visitors come from, and the pages they view. This data helps us improve the website and your browsing experience.

• Google Analytics – We may use Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about site usage. Google Analytics uses cookies such as _ga, _ga_*, and _gid to distinguish unique users and track sessions. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Cookies

Some pages on our website may include content or functionality from third-party services, such as embedded maps or contact forms. These services may set their own cookies. We do not control third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of the relevant providers.

• Google Maps – If we embed a Google Map, Google may set cookies to provide the map functionality. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.
• Google Fonts – We use Google Fonts to display text on the website. Google may log your IP address when fonts are loaded. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies from being set
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of this website may not function as intended.

For more information on how to manage cookies in your browser, visit your browser's help pages or go to www.aboutcookies.org.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

6. Contact

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