Cookie Policy

Manchester Counselling ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website and to provide a more personalised, efficient service. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

Cookies allow us to:

  • Estimate audience size and usage patterns

  • Store your preferences to personalise your experience

  • Speed up your searches and navigation

  • Recognise returning users for convenience

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential to the functioning of our website. They enable basic features such as page navigation, secure access to areas of the website, and protection against malicious activity.

Examples: session management, login security

2. Preferences Cookies

These cookies allow our site to remember the choices you make (such as your preferred language or region), enabling a more personalised experience.

Examples: language settings, saved filters

3. Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. This helps us understand user behaviour, analyse traffic, and improve the performance and usability of our site.

Examples: Google Analytics, page visit frequency, bounce rates

4. Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies track your browsing activity across websites to deliver more relevant advertisements. They also help us evaluate the performance of marketing campaigns.

Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads tracking

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party services we use, such as:

  • Analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics)

  • Advertising platforms (e.g. Meta/Facebook, Google Ads)

  • Embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos)

These third parties may use cookies over which we have no direct control. Please refer to their respective privacy and cookie policies for more information.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.

Via Browser Settings

You can also configure your web browser to:

  • Block all or specific types of cookies

  • Alert you when cookies are being set

  • Delete cookies already stored on your device

🔗 For instructions on how to manage cookies in your browser, visit: https://www.aboutcookies.org

Note: Blocking some cookies may impact your experience and prevent certain site features from functioning correctly.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact:

Manchester Counselling
📧 Email: hello@manchestercounselling.uk