Cookies Policy
Introduction
At The Devon Birth School, I am committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how I use cookies on my website. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how I use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
What is a cookie?
A “cookie” is a small text file that is stored on your computer’s hard drive when you visit a website. It helps the website recognise your device and remember your preferences for future visits.
Cookies are used by most websites and do not harm your system. They can serve a variety of purposes, such as:
• Remembering your login details so you don’t have to re-enter them each time
• Tracking how you interact with a website to help improve user experience
• Tailoring content or adverts to suit your interests
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. However, please be aware that restricting cookies may impact how some parts of my website function.
How I use cookies
I use cookies to track how visitors use my website. This allows me to:
• Understand how you interact with the site
• Identify patterns and popular pages
• Improve the website’s performance and functionality
• Ensure the services and support I offer reflect what you need
I do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information or to share data with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Types of cookies I use
Cookies can be classified into different types based on their purpose and how long they remain on your device:
Session cookies
• Stored temporarily on your computer during your web session
• Deleted automatically when you close your browser
• Often used to remember actions you’ve taken on a single visit (like adding items to a booking form)
Persistent cookies
• Stored on your computer even after you close your browser
• Used to remember your preferences for future visits
• I use persistent cookies for tools like Google Analytics to understand how visitors engage with my site over time
Cookies can also be grouped into the following categories:
• Strictly necessary cookies: Essential for you to browse the website and use its features — for example, enabling secure payments or accessing protected areas. These cookies cannot be turned off.
• Performance cookies: Help me understand how my website is performing by counting visits, identifying traffic sources, and highlighting which pages are most popular.
• Functionality cookies: Remember your choices (such as location or language preferences) to provide a more personalised experience. They may also support interactive features like blog comments or video viewing.
Third-party cookies
Occasionally, trusted third-party services (such as Google Analytics) may set cookies on my website to gather anonymous data about website traffic and user behaviour.
Please be aware that third parties, such as advertising networks or external service providers, may also use cookies over which I have no control. These are typically analytical or targeting cookies.
For more information about how Google uses data collected through cookies, please visit: Google’s Privacy & Terms
Cookie consent banner
When you first visit The Devon Birth School website, you will see a cookie consent banner. This allows you to:
• Accept all cookies
• Adjust your preferences by selecting which types of cookies you want to allow (e.g. performance or functionality cookies)
• Reject non-essential cookies
By clicking “Accept”, you agree to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy. You can change your preferences at any time by revisiting the cookie settings link at the bottom of the website.
Please note that strictly necessary cookies will be set regardless of consent, as these are essential for the basic functioning of the site.
Managing cookies
You can also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. The following links provide instructions on how to adjust cookie settings for popular browsers:
• Safari
• Firefox
Disabling cookies may affect how my website functions, including the ability to book courses or access personalised content.
Changes to this policy
I may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the law or how my website operates. Any updates will be posted on this page, and I encourage you to review it regularly.
Contact me
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or how I use cookies on The Devon Birth School website, please get in touch:
Email: thedvonbirthschool@gmail.com
Postal Address: Clover Way, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 1GE