Cookie Policy

Last Updated On 05-Feb-2026

Effective Date 05-Feb-2026

What are cookies?

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use (i.e., the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used), and how to manage your cookie settings.

Cookies are small text files used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when a website loads in your browser. These cookies help ensure that the website functions properly, enhance security, provide a better user experience, and analyse performance to identify what works and where improvements are needed.

Cookies do not access your device or personal files.

How cookies are used on this website

This website (https://www.therapywithben.co.uk/) uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • To ensure the website functions correctly

  • To understand how visitors use the website

  • To improve the website and user experience

This website does not use advertising or marketing cookies.

Types of cookies used

  1. Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to work properly. They include cookies that:

  • Support basic site functionality

  • Remember your cookie preferences

  • Help maintain security

Under UK law, these cookies do not require your consent.

2. Analytics cookies (Squarespace Analytics)

This website uses Squarespace Analytics to collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site, such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • General device or browser information

This data is used only to understand website performance and improve content. It does not identify you personally.

In line with UK GDPR and Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) guidance, analytics cookies are only used with your consent.

Cookie consent

When you first visit this website, you will see a cookie banner provided by Squarespace.

This allows you to:

  • Accept analytics cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

If you do not give consent, only strictly necessary cookies will be used.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings option located on the bottom left on the website or by adjusting your browser settings.

Managing cookies in your browser

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • See which cookies are stored

  • Delete cookies

  • Block cookies altogether

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.

Third-party cookies

This website does not use third-party advertising cookies.

Squarespace Analytics cookies are set by Squarespace as part of the website platform and are used only for website performance analysis, subject to your consent. 

If this site uses embedded content from other services (for example, video players or social media widgets), those third parties may set their own cookies and their use is governed by the third party’s own cookie policy.

Third-party cookies and external social media links (Meta, Google LLC and Substack)

This website may include links to external social media platforms operated by Meta, such as Facebook, Instagram or Threads, or Google LLC, such as YouTube, or Substack:

  • Clicking on these links will take you away from this website

  • Meta, Google LLC, or Substack may place cookies on your device or collect data in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies

  • This website does not control how Meta, Google LLC, or Substack collects or uses your data

You are encouraged to review Meta’s, Google LLC’s, and Substack’s privacy and cookie policies before interacting with their platforms.

More Information

For detailed information on cookies and how to manage them, you may wish to visit:

Changes to this policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time-to-time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. The most recent version will always be available on this website.

Contact

If you have any questions about how cookies are used on this website, please contact:

hello@therapywithben.co.uk