Cookie Policy
Last updated: March, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Design Your Care Services (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It also explains how you can control your cookie preferences at any time.
For information about how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide insights into how visitors use the site.
Cookies can be:
- Essential cookies — required for the website to function.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site.
- Preference cookies — remember your settings.
- Marketing cookies — track browsing for advertising (we do not use these).
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website works correctly
- Improve speed, performance, and security
- Understand how visitors use our website (only with consent)
- Remember your cookie preferences
We do not use cookies for advertising, remarketing, or profiling.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Security and anti‑spam protection
- CookieYes consent management
- Basic site functionality
Analytics Cookies (Require Consent)
We use Google Analytics only if you accept analytics cookies. These cookies help us understand:
- Which pages are visited
- How visitors navigate the site
- Technical performance issues
Analytics data is anonymised whenever possible.
No Marketing Cookies
We do not use:
- Google Ads
- Remarketing
- Behavioural advertising
- Social media tracking pixels
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie consent banner powered by CookieYes. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non‑essential cookies
- Customise your preferences
You can change your choices at any time by clicking:
“Manage Cookies” (footer link using the CookieYes class cky-revisit-consent)
6. Third‑Party Cookies
Some third‑party services may place cookies on your device when you use our website, such as:
- Google Analytics (only with consent)
- Hosting and security providers
We do not control third‑party cookies directly, but we ensure they are only activated after consent.
7. How Long Cookies Are Stored
Cookie duration varies depending on their purpose:
- Session cookies — deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies — remain for a set period unless deleted manually
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. The latest version will always be available on this page.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at: customer-services@designyourcareservices.co.uk