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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 03.06.2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how the School of Calmology uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.thereflexologyhubberkhamsted.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.

We use cookies in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember preferences, and provide information about how visitors use the site.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

  • First-party cookies – set by our Website.

  • Third-party cookies – set by external providers whose services we use.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website and cannot be switched off. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Security

  • Network management

  • User authentication

  • Consent management

  • Shopping cart functionality (where applicable)

Because these cookies are necessary, your consent is not required for their use.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Traffic sources

  • Website performance

We only place analytics cookies after receiving your consent.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make, such as:

  • Language preferences

  • Region selection

  • Saved settings

These cookies are used only where you have provided consent where required.

Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be used to:

  • Deliver relevant advertisements

  • Measure advertising effectiveness

  • Build a profile of your interests

  • Limit repeated display of advertisements

These cookies are only placed with your consent.

4. Cookies We Use

The table below should be updated to reflect the cookies actually used on your Website.

Cookie Name                      Provider                 Purpose                                      Duration                        Type

cookie_consent                   [Company]             Stores cookie preferences         12 months                        Necessary

session_id                           [Company]             Maintains user session              Session                            Necessary

_ga                                       Google                   Website analytics                       2 years                            Analytics

ga*                                       Google Analytics   Measurement                            2 years                            Analytics

_gid                                      Google Visitor        identification                            24 hours                          Analytics

_fbp                                      Meta                       Advertising and tracking         3 months                         Marketing

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under UK GDPR and PECR:

  • Strictly necessary cookies are used because they are essential for the operation of the Website.

  • Analytics, functionality, advertising, and targeting cookies are only used where you have provided your consent.

You may withdraw your consent at any time.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the cookie setting link.

Withdrawing consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.

7. Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings.

You can typically:

  • View stored cookies

  • Delete cookies

  • Block cookies

  • Set notifications before cookies are stored

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect Website functionality.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers that set cookies on our behalf, including:

These providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.

9. International Transfers

Some third-party providers may process data outside the United Kingdom.

Where personal data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as required by UK GDPR.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page together with a revised "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

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

The Reflexology Hub Berkhamsted
Email: thereflexologyhubberkhamsted.co.uk
Address: 1 Murray Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1JD
Telephone: 01442 817367​​

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