Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
This Cookie Policy explains how my website uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit it.
It should be read alongside my Privacy Policy, which explains how I collect, use and protect your personal information.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website.
They help websites function properly, improve the user experience, remember your preferences and, in some cases, provide information about how a website is used.
Some cookies are essential for a website to operate, while others are optional and are used only with your consent.
3. How I Use Cookies
My website uses cookies to:
Ensure the website functions correctly.
Maintain the security and performance of the website.
Remember your cookie preferences.
Support features such as the website contact form.
Display embedded content, such as Google Maps, where applicable.
I do not use cookies to identify you personally or to advertise products or services to you.
4. Types of Cookies Used
4.1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly and cannot be switched off through the website.
They may be used to:
Maintain website security.
Enable page navigation.
Remember your cookie preferences.
Support the operation of website forms.
4.2. Functional Cookies
Some website features, such as embedded content, may use functional cookies to provide the intended service.
For example, my website includes an embedded Google Map to help visitors locate my practice. Google may use cookies or similar technologies in connection with this service. Please refer to Google's Privacy Policy for further information.
4.3. Analytics Cookies
At the time of writing, I do not use Google Analytics or other analytics services to monitor visitor activity on this website.
If this changes in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated and, where required, you will be asked for your consent before analytics cookies are used.
4.4. Marketing Cookies
I do not currently use advertising or marketing cookies.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit my website, you will be given the opportunity to manage your cookie preferences through the website's cookie banner.
You can also manage or delete cookies through your web browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect how parts of the website function.
6. Contact Form
If you choose to contact me using the website contact form, the information you provide will be used only for the purpose of responding to your enquiry and considering whether my services are appropriate for your needs.
Please avoid including detailed or highly sensitive personal or clinical information in your initial enquiry. If we arrange an appointment, there will be an opportunity to discuss your concerns in confidence.
7. Third-Party Services
My website is hosted by Squarespace and includes services provided by third parties, such as Google Maps.
These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, which explain how they collect and use information when you use their services. Please see the relevant websites for more information.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
I may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to my website, legal requirements or the services I use. The most recent version will always be available on my website.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on my website, please contact me:
Last updated: July 2026
Dr Dave Heavens
Clinical Psychologist
Email: drdaveheavens@protonmail.com.