Document Version: 1.0
Effective Date: 22 September 2026
Last Reviewed: 22 September 2026
Practice Website: kindsoulpsych.co.uk
Related Policy: Privacy Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Kind Soul Psych uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on kindsoulpsych.co.uk in compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and the UK GDPR.
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember preferences, maintain security, and understand how the site is used. Local storage is a similar web browser technology that stores information locally on your device for specific site functions.
Cookies can be:
Kind Soul Psych follows a strict consent-first privacy model:
The CookieYes consent banner on our website categorises cookies as follows:
These cookies are essential for the operation and security of the website. They enable core functions such as page navigation, form security, and storing your consent preferences so you are not asked repeatedly on every page. Under PECR, strictly necessary cookies do not require prior consent.
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site (for example, which articles are read most frequently and whether visitors experience broken links). All data collected is aggregated and pseudonymised. We use Google Analytics 4 (Measurement ID: GT-55KZVT5 / G-55KZVT5), loaded via Google Tag Manager (GTM-PG3KKN3). These cookies are only activated if you provide consent.
These cookies are used to measure the effectiveness of our paid search advertising (Google Ads conversion ID: AW-11182432859) and ensure marketing spend is accountable. They help verify whether a user who clicked an ad subsequently made an enquiry. These cookies are only activated if you provide consent.
These cookies enable enhanced website features, such as embedding multimedia or saving display preferences.
The following table provides an itemised breakdown of cookies utilised across kindsoulpsych.co.uk:
| Cookie Name | Provider / Domain | Category | Purpose | Typical Duration | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
cky-consent |
.kindsoulpsych.co.uk (CookieYes) |
Necessary | Records your cookie consent choices across categories so your preferences are remembered on return visits. | 1 year | No (Exempt — Strictly Necessary) |
cky-action |
.kindsoulpsych.co.uk (CookieYes) |
Necessary | Stores whether the user has interacted with the consent banner. | 1 year | No (Exempt — Strictly Necessary) |
wordpress_test_cookie |
kindsoulpsych.co.uk (WordPress) |
Necessary | Checks if your browser has cookies enabled for basic site operation. | Session | No (Exempt — Strictly Necessary) |
_ga |
.kindsoulpsych.co.uk (Google Analytics 4) |
Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors and calculates anonymous visitor, session, and campaign metrics. | 2 years | Yes (Blocked until consent granted) |
_ga_55KZVT5 |
.kindsoulpsych.co.uk (Google Analytics 4) |
Analytics | Maintains persistent session state and tracks page views within a single visit. | 2 years | Yes (Blocked until consent granted) |
_gcl_aw |
.kindsoulpsych.co.uk (Google Ads) |
Advertisement | Captures Google Ads click identifiers (gclid) to measure conversion events when an enquiry form is submitted. |
90 days | Yes (Blocked until consent granted) |
_gcl_au |
.kindsoulpsych.co.uk (Google AdSense / Ads) |
Advertisement | Used by Google Tag Manager to experiment with advertising efficiency and conversion attribution. | 90 days | Yes (Blocked until consent granted) |
test_cookie |
.doubleclick.net (Google) |
Advertisement | Tests whether the visitor’s browser supports cookies. | 15 minutes | Yes (Blocked until consent granted) |
IDE |
.doubleclick.net (Google) |
Advertisement | Used to measure ad engagement and conversion performance across Google partner sites. | 1 year | Yes (Blocked until consent granted) |
To safeguard our website and protect contact forms (Forms 9363 and 3142) from automated spam, malicious attacks, and abuse, Kind Soul Psych utilizes Google reCAPTCHA v2 provided by Google LLC.
reCAPTCHA operates by analysing various hardware, browser, and behavioural signals (such as mouse movements, typing cadences, and IP addresses) to distinguish human users from automated bots. The information gathered during this evaluation is transmitted to Google.
This processing is based on our legitimate interest (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(f)) in ensuring the security, integrity, and operational availability of our healthcare enquiry systems.
As required by Google, your use of reCAPTCHA is subject to:
Kind Soul Psych maintains an explicit, strict privacy policy: We do not use session-recording, heatmapping, or keystroke-logging tools.
You have full control over the cookies stored on your device:
At any time, you can review or modify your cookie choices by clicking the “Consent Preferences” button located at the bottom of the website or in the website footer. This will reopen the CookieYes preference center, allowing you to toggle Analytics and Advertisement categories on or off and save your updated choices immediately.
Most modern web browsers allow you to manage or delete cookies via their settings menus. You can configure your browser to block third-party cookies, reject all cookies, or clear existing cookies when you close your browser:
Please note: If you choose to block all cookies in your browser settings, strictly necessary functions (such as remembering your cookie choices or secure form submissions) may be impacted.
We review this Cookie Policy regularly to reflect changes to our website, cookies deployed, or legal obligations under PECR and UK GDPR. Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
