Cookie Policy
This policy explains what cookies are, which cookies this website uses, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or whether you have previously visited. Cookies cannot access other data on your device or identify you personally on their own.
2. Cookies We Use
This website uses the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not require your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| wordpress_* | WordPress session management and security | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Maintains WordPress login state | Session |
| wp-settings-* | Stores user interface preferences | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use this website. Google Analytics collects anonymised information including pages visited, time spent on site, and approximate location (country/region level only). This data is aggregated and does not identify individual visitors. IP anonymisation is enabled.
Analytics cookies are only placed with your consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users; short-term | 24 hours |
3. Cookies We Do Not Use
This website does not use:
- Advertising or marketing cookies
- Social media tracking pixels
- Cross-site tracking technologies
- Third-party profiling or targeting cookies
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit this website, you will be asked for your consent to analytics cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
You can also manage cookies directly in your browser. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies through their settings menu. Guidance is available at allaboutcookies.org.
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will affect how the website functions. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your experience of the site.
5. Google Analytics Opt-Out
If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking entirely across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
6. Contact
Ascending Minds Psychology
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at enquiries@ascendingmindspsychology.com.