Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how The Clinical Psychology Group (‘we’, ‘us’, or ‘our’) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at theclinpsychgroup.com.

We are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and to complying with our obligations under:

The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), as amended by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025
The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
The Data Protection Act 2018

By using our website, you consent to cookies in accordance with this policy, except where those cookies are strictly necessary or fall within the low-risk exemption described in Section 3. You may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time using the cookie settings on our website.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, improve the user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period). They may be set by us (‘first-party cookies’) or by third-party services we use (‘third-party cookies’).

Some cookies set by our website may appear across multiple subdomains of theclinpsychgroup.com, which means you may see the same cookie listed more than once when reviewing cookies in your browser settings.

3. Legal Framework: Consent and Low-Risk Cookies

Following the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, certain low-risk cookies may be set without obtaining prior consent. This includes:

Cookies used to collect anonymous statistical information to improve the website
Cookies that enhance functionality or user experience
Cookies essential for security or fraud detection

Even where consent is not required, we are still legally required to clearly inform you about all cookies we use, what they do, and why. This is set out in the tables in Section 4 below.

If you visit from within the European Union: the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR continue to apply, and consent is required for all non-essential cookies regardless of the UK exemption above.

Where any cookie processes personal data (such as an IP address), the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018 also apply. Our lawful basis for processing personal data via non-essential cookies is your consent (Article 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).

4. The Cookies We Use

The tables below list every cookie currently in use on our website, grouped by type. For each cookie we show the name, what it does, why we use it, how long it remains active (duration), and its expiry. Please note: expiry dates shown in your browser may not always be accurate; where a cookie is widely used we have verified the standard duration through additional research.

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They are set in response to actions you take, such as navigating between pages or completing a form. They do not store personally identifiable information and do not require your consent under PECR.

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	What It Does	Duration	Expiry
ss_cid	Necessary	Squarespace session	Identifies a unique visitor session	Session	Deleted on browser close
ss_cvr	Necessary	Squarespace visitor	Distinguishes new and returning visitors	1 year	1 year from creation
ss_cvisit	Necessary	Squarespace visit tracking	Records the start time of each visit	30 minutes	30 minutes from last activity
ss_cpvisit	Necessary	Squarespace previous visit	Records the time of the previous visit	1 year	1 year from creation
crumb	Necessary	Security / CSRF protection	Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks	Session	Deleted on browser close

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve its content and structure. Under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, cookies used solely for anonymous statistical purposes may be set without prior consent, provided users are clearly informed and can opt out. The data collected is aggregated and does not identify you personally.

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	What It Does	Duration	Expiry
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics	Assigns a randomly generated number to distinguish unique users; used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data	2 years	2 years from creation
_ga_*	Analytics	Google Analytics 4	Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4	2 years	2 years from creation
ss_cvt	Analytics	Squarespace Analytics	Tracks how long a visitor stays on the website	30 minutes	30 minutes from last activity

To opt out of Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, including remembering your cookie preferences and managing your session when using the booking system. Under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025, cookies used purely to improve user experience may be set without prior consent; we still inform you about them here and provide an opt-out via our cookie banner.

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	What It Does	Duration	Expiry
ss_cookieAllowed	Functional	Cookie consent preference	Stores your cookie consent choice so you are not asked again on future visits	1 year	1 year from consent
SQSessionCookie	Functional	Booking system (SelectandBook)	Manages your session when using the online appointment booking system	Session	Deleted on browser close

4.4 Third-Party Cookies

The following third-party cookies may be set when you use certain features of our website, such as the booking system, newsletter sign-up, or digital product pages. These cookies are created and managed by third parties, not by us. We do not control them and they are governed by each provider’s own privacy policy.

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	What It Does	Duration	Expiry
__kla_id	Third-Party	Mailchimp — email marketing	Set when you subscribe to our newsletter; tracks engagement with email campaigns	2 years	2 years from creation
_fbp	Third-Party	Facebook — social media	Set if social sharing or follow buttons are present; used to deliver and measure advertising	3 months	3 months from creation
li_gc	Third-Party	LinkedIn — social media	Set if LinkedIn sharing buttons are present; stores cookie consent preferences	2 years	2 years from creation
payhip_session	Third-Party	Payhip — digital products	Manages your session when accessing or purchasing digital resources	Session	Deleted on browser close

To reject third-party cookies, use the cookie settings on our website or adjust your browser settings to block cookies from specific domains. For full details of how each provider uses cookies, please refer to their privacy policies:

5. Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear. This allows you to choose which categories of cookies to accept or decline before any non-essential cookies are set. The banner provides the following options:

Accept all cookies
Accept essential cookies only
Customise your preferences by category (essential, analytics, functional, third-party)

The banner links directly to this Cookie Policy so you can read the full details before making your choice. If you choose to decline all non-essential cookies, some parts of the website may not function as intended.

6. Managing and Withdrawing Consent

Cookie settings on our website: You can change your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings on our website. Your updated preferences will be applied immediately.

Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can refuse all cookies or be alerted when cookies are sent. Please be aware that restricting cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites. For guidance, visit allaboutcookies.org.

Opting out of Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on to disable tracking across all websites.

7. Your Rights

Where cookies process your personal data, you have the following rights under UK GDPR:

Right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal
Right of access to a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to erasure of your personal data in certain circumstances
Right to object to processing of your personal data based on legitimate interests

For more information about your data protection rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).

8. Changes to This Policy

We review and update this Cookie Policy regularly to reflect changes in the cookies we use, updates to the law, or changes to our website. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically.