Woodlands Play Therapy

Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Woodlands Play Therapy (“we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website woodlandsplaytherapy.ie. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better website experience and allow certain features to function properly. Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the operation of our website:

Session management, security features, basic website functionality, form submission processing

You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are necessary for the website to function properly.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:

Visitor count and traffic sources

Pages visited and time spent

Browser and device information

Geographic location (country/city level)

Provider: Google Analytics Duration: Up to 2 years Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring

3.3 Functional Cookies

These enhance your experience on our website:

Remembering your preferences

Saving form information

Customizing content based on your choices

3.4 Performance Cookies

These help us understand and improve website performance:

Load times

Error messages

Website responsiveness

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

Google Analytics (analytics)

5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to the use of non-essential cookies. You can:

Accept all cookies

Reject non-essential cookies

Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection

Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data

Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

6.2 Individual Cookie Management

Our cookie consent tool allows you to:

View all cookies currently stored

Delete individual cookies

Update your preferences

Withdraw previous consent

7. Specific Cookie Details

Essential Cookies

Name: session_id Purpose: Manages user session Duration: Session only

Name: csrf_token Purpose: Security protection Duration: Session only

Analytics Cookies (if enabled)

Name: _ga Purpose: Distinguishes users Duration: 2 years

Name: _gid Purpose: Identifies user session Duration: 24 hours

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or reject cookies:

Essential website features may not function properly

We won’t be able to save your preferences

Some website functionality may be unavailable

Your user experience may be impacted

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be effective when posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

10. Cookie Usage in Compliance with GDPR

Our cookie usage complies with:

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

ePrivacy Directive

Irish Data Protection Act 2018

11. Additional Information About Data Protection

For more information about how we protect your data, please see our:

Privacy Policy

Terms & Conditions

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie usage:

Woodlands Play Therapy
Downings North, Prosperous, Co.Kildare, W91 XD92
085 1646942
woodlandsplaytherapy@gmail.com

13. Technical Definitions

For reference:

Cookie: A small text file stored on your device

Session cookie: Temporary cookie that expires when you close your browser

Persistent cookie: Cookie that remains until it expires or is deleted

First-party cookie: Cookie set by our website

Third-party cookie: Cookie set by another website