Cookie Policy

Children’s Development UK
Last updated: 20th March 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how Children’s Development UK (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your information is used.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently and provide information to website owners. Some cookies disappear and others may stay when you leave the website.

Cookies work to:

  • Improve user experience by making it more personalised and remember your preferences for future visits to the website
  • Enable core website functionality
  • Provide analytical data
  • Support security and performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off.

They are used to:

  • Enable page navigation
  • Maintain security
  • Support accessibility

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (essential functionality)

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

They allow us to:

  • Monitor website usage
  • Improve content and functionality
  • Identify technical issues

Examples may include:

  • Google Analytics or similar tools

Legal basis: Consent

c) Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make.

They may:

  • Store preferences (e.g. accessibility settings)
  • Improve user experience

Legal basis: Consent

d) Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services (other domains/ website) integrated into ours. They track your browsing across multiple sites.

These may include:

  • Embedded content (e.g. videos)
  • Appointment booking systems.
  • Social media integrations

We do not control these cookies directly.

Legal basis: Consent

4. How We Obtain Consent

On your first visit to our website, you’ll see a cookie banner giving you options to choose from.

  • Accept all cookies.
  • Reject non-essential cookies.
  • Manage your preferences.

You can change your preferences at any time via [Insert Cookie Settings Link].

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View stored cookies.
  • Delete cookies.
  • Block cookies entirely.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

For more information, visit:
www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org

6. Data Protection and Privacy

Any personal data collected through cookies will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

We comply with:

  • UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
  • Data Protection Act 2018
  • Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
  • Data (Use and Access) Act 2025.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

Children’s Development UK
Email: [email protected]
Address: 167–169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, W1W 5PF

Cookie NamePurposeTypeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics trackingAnalytics2 years
_gidUser session trackingAnalytics24 hours

Cookies Policy (Easy Read)

Children’s Development UK

What are cookies?

Cookies are small files.

They are saved on your device (like your phone or computer).

They help the website work.

Why we use cookies

We use cookies to:

  • make the website work
  • remember your choices
  • see how people use the website

Cookies that are needed

Some cookies are very important.

They help:

  • pages load properly
  • keep the website safe

You cannot turn these off.

Cookies for learning

Some cookies help us learn:

  • which pages people visit
  • what works well

This helps us improve the website.

You can choose these.

Your choice

When you visit our website, you can:

  • say yes to cookies
  • say no to some cookies

You are in control.

Changing your mind

You can change your cookie choice anytime.

Use your browser settings or the cookie settings on the website.

Keeping you safe

Cookies do not usually identify you.

We keep your information safe.

Want more information?

You can read our full Cookies Policy for more details.

Contact us

Children’s Development UK

Email: [email protected]
Address: 167–169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, W1W 5PF