Cookie Policy

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Effective Date: 01/09/2025
Last Updated: 01/09/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Greenwich Home Care ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website: https://www.greenwichhomecare.co.uk ("the Site"). It should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to browse or use our website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy — subject to your cookie preferences.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
   
• Persistent cookies – stored until they expire or are manually deleted
   

We use the following categories of cookies on our Site:

These cookies are essential to enable you to browse the Site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services like contact forms or accessibility settings may not function.

Examples:

• Session cookies
   
• Security-related cookies
   

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Site — such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and errors encountered. This helps us improve the website’s performance.

Example Providers:

• Google Analytics (anonymised IP tracking)
   

These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as language preferences) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

We currently do not use cookies for advertising or retargeting purposes. If we introduce this in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent.

Some cookies on our Site may be placed by third-party services (e.g., embedded maps, social media buttons, analytics tools). These third parties may use their own cookies according to their own privacy policies.

Examples may include:

• Google Maps
   
• YouTube embeds
   
• Google Analytics
   

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

When you first visit the Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
   
• Reject non-essential cookies
   
• Customise cookie settings
   

You can update your preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the website footer (if implemented).

Most web browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored
   
• Delete cookies
   
• Block all or specific types of cookies
   

To learn how to manage cookies on your browser, visit:

• Google Chrome
   
• Mozilla Firefox
   
• Safari
   
• Microsoft Edge
   

Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.

 Below is a summary of some of the cookies that may be used on our website:

• _ga – This is a Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users and track their activity on the site. It helps us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. This cookie typically expires after 2 years.
   
• _gid – Another Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users for statistical purposes. It stores and updates a unique value for each page visited and expires after 24 hours.
   
• PHPSESSID – This is a session cookie used by the website to maintain the user's session across pages. It is essential for the functioning of the site and expires when you close your browser.
   
• cookieConsent – This cookie stores your preferences regarding the use of cookies on the website. It ensures that your choice (accepting or rejecting cookies) is remembered. It typically expires after 1 year.
   

Please note that the actual cookies used on the site may vary depending on the specific features enabled at the time of your visit.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a new "Effective Date." We recommend checking back periodically to stay informed.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

Greenwich Home Care
📍 81 Lowfield Street, Dartford, DA1 1HP
📞 020 3576 4599
📧 info@greenwichhomecare.co.uk
🌐 https://www.greenwichhomecare.co.uk