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Angus Counselling Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 1/4/2026
Last Updated: 1/4/2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Angus Counselling (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website anguscounselling.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information to website owners about how visitors use their site.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information (e.g. pages visited, time spent on site). This helps us improve the website’s performance and user experience.
c. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as contact form inputs or preferences) to provide a more personalised experience.
d. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use, such as:
- Website analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)
- Embedded content (e.g. videos or maps)
These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly
- Improve website performance and usability
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Support basic security features
We do not use cookies to identify you personally or to store sensitive personal information.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to accept or manage your cookie preferences.
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect how the website functions.
5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
We use strictly necessary cookies based on our legitimate interest in operating a functional website.
For all non-essential cookies (e.g. analytics), we rely on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time via our cookie banner or browser settings.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Angus MacAlister
25 Saunton Road, EX33 1HD
angus@anguscounselling.com
07734566850
Note: This website is operated by a UK-based counselling service and complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).