Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the website owner. Cookies allow a website to remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your overall experience.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They do not collect personal information and cannot be disabled without affecting how the site works.
| Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | localStorage | No expiry | Stores your cookie consent preference so you are not asked again on each visit. |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our site and the content we provide.
| Name | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 years | Distinguishes unique visitors to the site by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | 2 years | Used to persist session state and collect anonymous usage data such as pages visited and time spent on site. |
Preference Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Name | Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | localStorage | No expiry | Remembers your preferred display settings such as font size or contrast preferences. |
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Here are instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, embedded content from third-party services (such as videos or maps) may set their own cookies when you interact with that content. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of the relevant third-party providers for more information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other legal or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to check back periodically to stay informed.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact:
Emma Hart
Emma Hart Massage Therapy
The Willows Therapy Rooms, 18 Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham, GL50 1SD
Email: email@yourdomain.com
Phone: 07700 900 209