Last updated: 06 May 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used.
2. How We Use Cookies
The Independent Pathways Care Ltd website uses a small number of cookies to ensure the site functions correctly and to understand how visitors use our site. We do not use cookies for advertising or tracking purposes beyond our own website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ipc_cookie_consent | Records whether you have accepted or declined cookies on this site | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (if applicable)
If we use an analytics service (such as Google Analytics) in the future, these cookies would help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We will update this policy accordingly if analytics cookies are introduced.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We do not currently use any third-party cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and ensure you are informed via our cookie consent banner.
5. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner giving you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
You can also control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites.
How to Manage Cookies in Common Browsers
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
6. More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
7. 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.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: info@independentpathwayscare.co.uk
- Phone: 0117 244 4746