Cookies Policy

Introduction

The Arts Therapies for Children website (www.artstherapies.org.uk) uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyse website traffic, and provide essential services. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

On your first visit, you’ll be asked to consent to the use of non-essential cookies. You may change your preferences at any time.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function, remember user preferences, and improve performance. Cookies can be:

  • Essential cookies – Required for the website to function. These cannot be disabled.
  • Non-essential cookies – Used for analytics, performance tracking, and personalisation. These require your consent.

They may also be:

  • Persistent cookies – Stored on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
  • Session cookies – Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.

While cookies generally do not contain personally identifiable information, data collected via cookies may be linked to personal data we hold.

Cookies used on our site

We use both essential and non-essential cookies:

Essential cookies (always active):

These are necessary for:

  • Website security and stability
  • Login and session functionality

Non-essential cookies (require consent):

Used to gather insights about how visitors use the site:

  • Google Analytics – Tracks user interactions and site traffic
  • WordPress cookies – Supports site functionality and performance

More information: https://wordpress.org/support/article/cookies/

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. The data collected may include:

  • Anonymised IP addresses
  • Device/browser details
  • Pages visited and time spent

IP anonymisation is enabled to protect your privacy. For more information, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Managing cookies

You can manage your cookie settings through your browser or the cookie consent banner on our site. Disabling some cookies may impact functionality.

Browser-specific guidance:

Learn more at the ICO Cookie Guidance: https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/

Changes to this policy

Arts Therapies for Children may update this policy periodically. Changes will be posted here with the latest revision date.

Last updated: May 2025

Contact: [email protected]

Website: https://www.artstherapies.org.uk