Cookie Policy

1) What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They help websites work properly, remember your preferences and understand how visitors use the site. This Cookie Policy explains which cookies my website uses and how you can control them.

2) Cookies I use

Essential cookies (no consent required)

These cookies are necessary for my website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and secure access. Without these cookies, the website cannot work as intended. I do not need your consent to use essential cookies.

Essential cookies on my site may include:

Session cookies that keep you logged in during your visit

Security cookies that help protect against fraudulent activity

Cookies that remember your cookie preferences

Statistical and analytics cookies

I use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use my website. This helps me improve my content and user experience. Google Analytics collects anonymised information about which pages you visit, how long you spend on the site and how you arrived here.

Under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, statistical cookies no longer require your prior consent, provided you have the option to opt out. You can opt out of Google Analytics at any time without this affecting how our website works for you.

I do not currently use a cookie consent banner or tool on this website. Because I only use essential and statistical cookies (not advertising or tracking cookies), the updated rules under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 mean prior consent is not legally required. However you retain the right to opt out of statistical cookies at any time.

3) Third-party Cookies

Cookies may be set by third-party services that I use to run this website:

Google Analytics – sets cookies to collect anonymised data about website usage. Data is processed by Google LLC in the USA under Standard Contractual Clauses. You can opt out using Google’s opt-out browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

WordPress – my website runs on WordPress, which may set cookies for core functionality. Any installed plugins may also set their own cookies.

WebHealer – my website is built on the WebHealer platform, which may collect certain technical data about visitors including basic analytics.

I do not use advertising or marketing cookies on this website.

4) How to opt out or manage cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Each browser handles cookies differently, so please check your browser’s help section for instructions.

To opt out of Google Analytics specifically, you can:

Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Adjust your browser settings to block cookies from google-analytics.com

General cookie management:

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete existing cookies

You can usually find cookie settings in your browser’s ‘Privacy’ or ‘Security’ section

For detailed guidance on managing cookies in different browsers, visit aboutcookies.org

Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent parts of this website from working correctly.

Blocking statistical cookies will not affect your ability to use the website.

5) Your rights

Under UK data protection law and the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, you have the right to:

Opt out of statistical cookies at any time without affecting how the website works for you

Request information about which cookies are being used and why

Control cookies through your browser settings

Opting out of statistical cookies will not prevent you from accessing any part of this website or my services.

6) Updates to this policy

I will update this cookie policy if my use of cookies changes or if the law requires it. The ‘last updated’ date at the bottom of this page shows when this policy was most recently revised

7) Contact me

If you have any questions about this Cookie policy or how often I use cookies, please contact me:

Anna Murphy Counselling

Email anna@murphycounselling.co.uk

Website https://murphycounselling.co.uk/

ICO registration number ZC015540

Last updated 11th June 2026