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Cookie Policy

This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

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, provide a better browsing experience, and give website owners useful information.

Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you are visiting) or "third-party" (set by a service used by the website, such as analytics or advertising providers).

How We Use Cookies

Cova Care uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • To ensure our website functions correctly and securely
  • To remember your preferences and settings
  • To understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it
  • To measure the effectiveness of our communications

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, session management, and accessibility. These cookies cannot be disabled.

CookiePurposeDuration
session_idMaintains your session while browsing the siteSession
csrf_tokenProtects against cross-site request forgery attacksSession
cookie_consentStores your cookie consent preferences12 months

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings. If you disable these cookies, some features may not work as expected.

CookiePurposeDuration
localeRemembers your language and region preferences12 months
recent_treatmentsRemembers treatments you have recently viewed30 days

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the user experience.

CookiePurposeDuration
_gaGoogle Analytics: distinguishes unique users24 months
_ga_*Google Analytics: maintains session state24 months

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set by third-party advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not directly store personal data but work by uniquely identifying your browser and device.

CookiePurposeDuration
_fbpFacebook: tracks visits across websites for ad targeting3 months

Managing Your Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some features may no longer be fully accessible.

  • Browser settings: most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. Refer to your browser's help section for instructions
  • Device settings: on mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your device's privacy settings
  • Third-party opt-outs: for analytics cookies, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit allaboutcookies.org.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

This policy was last updated on 18 March 2026.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@covacare.co.uk.