Cookie Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how NI Private Speech Therapy ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website niprivatespeechtherapy.com. It applies to all visitors who access or use the website.

By continuing to browse the site after seeing the cookie banner, you agree to the use of non-essential cookies where you have given consent.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help the website function properly, enhance performance, and provide information to the site owner.

Cookies may be:

Essential (strictly necessary): Required for the website to operate.
Non-essential: Such as analytics, performance, or marketing cookies, which require your consent under UK GDPR and PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies enable basic website functions such as page navigation, security, and access to contact forms.
They do not require consent.

Examples include:

Cookies that remember your cookie preferences
Security or authentication cookies
Cookies required for the website to load correctly

B. Analytics and Performance Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, such as which pages are visited and how long users stay on each page.

We may use Google Analytics, Wix Analytics, or similar tools.

Collected data may include:

IP address (anonymised where possible)
Browser type
Device type
Pages visited
Time spent on site

Analytics cookies are only activated if you consent via the cookie banner.

C. Functional Cookies (Consent Required)

These help remember your preferences or enhance the website experience.

Examples:

Remembering form input for a short time
Improving page loading performance

D. Third-Party Cookies

Some website features may involve third-party services, such as:

Embedded videos (e.g., YouTube)
Embedded maps (e.g., Google Maps)
Social media plugins

These third parties may set their own cookies. You will be able to manage or decline these through your browser or cookie banner.

3. How You Can Control Cookies

You have full control over non-essential cookies.

You can:

Accept or reject cookies using the cookie banner
Change your preferences at any time
Block cookies via your browser settings
Delete stored cookies from your device

Browser control

You can adjust cookie settings in browsers such as:

Chrome
Safari
Firefox
Edge

For instructions, visit:
https://www.aboutcookies.org/

4. Cookies Used on This Website

A. Cookie Preference Cookies (Essential)

These cookies remember your cookie consent choices so the website knows whether to load optional cookies.

B. Security Cookies (Essential)

Used to protect the site against spam, malicious activity, and unauthorised access.

C. Analytics Cookies (Non-Essential)

Examples include Google Analytics or similar tools.
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the site, such as page views, time spent on pages, and general website performance.
These cookies are only used if you give consent.

D. Functional Cookies (Non-Essential)

These cookies improve the user experience.
Examples include remembering form inputs for a short period or enhancing page load performance.

E. Third-Party Embedded Content Cookies (Non-Essential)

Some pages may include embedded content from third parties such as YouTube videos, Google Maps, or social media feeds.
These services may set their own cookies to enable the content to display properly.

5. Updating This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

6. Contact Information

For questions about this Cookies Policy:

Email: contact@niprivatespeechtherapy.com
Data Controller: Suzanne Turner – Speech and Language Therapist