Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Anchor Point Psychotherapy Ltd (“the Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. This policy should be read alongside the website Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are commonly used to:

  • enable websites to function properly;
  • improve website security and performance;
  • remember preferences or settings; and
  • provide website usage information.

Cookies can be either:

  • session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser; or
  • persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period.

2. Cookies Used on This Website

This website is designed to respect your privacy and minimise the use of tracking technologies. The website does not use advertising cookies or third-party behavioural tracking cookies.

3. Analytics

The website uses privacy-focused analytics services provided by Cloudflare, including Cloudflare Web Analytics and Cloudflare Pages Analytics. These analytics services:

  • do not use cookies for behavioural advertising;
  • do not track your activity across other websites;
  • do not create a personal profile about you; and
  • provide only aggregated and de-identified website usage statistics.

Limited technical information may be processed by Cloudflare, including:

  • IP address;
  • browser type;
  • device information; and
  • approximate geographic region.

This information is used solely to monitor website performance, reliability, and security. Lawful basis: Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR — legitimate interests in maintaining website security, functionality, and performance.

4. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Cloudflare may place essential technical cookies on your device in order to:

  • protect the website from malicious traffic and automated attacks;
  • improve network security and reliability; and
  • manage traffic during periods of high demand.

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation and security of the website.

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), consent is not required for cookies that are strictly necessary to provide an online service requested by the user. These technical cookies do not store sensitive personal information and are not used for advertising or marketing purposes.

5. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings, including the ability to:

  • block cookies;
  • delete existing cookies; or
  • receive notifications before cookies are stored.

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality, security, or availability of the website. You can find information about managing cookies in your browser settings or through your browser provider’s help pages.

6. Data Protection

As Anchor Point Psychotherapy Ltd is operated solely by its director, Dr Magdalena Marczak, access to website-related data is ordinarily limited to the director acting on behalf of the Company. For further information about how personal data is collected, used, and protected, please refer to the Privacy Policy.

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or website functionality. Any updates will be published on this page, and the latest version will always apply.