Cookie Policy
A legal disclaimer
Effective Date: 10/07/2025
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your data when you visit our website, book a consultation, or use our virtual doula services.
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We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we use your data. Please also read our Privacy Policy for more information about how we handle your personal data.
What are cookies?
​Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Types of cookies we use
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trictly necessary cookies
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Essential for the Site to work (e.g. security, navigation, booking forms).
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These cannot be switched off.
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Performance cookies
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Collect information about how visitors use our Site (e.g. which pages are most visited).
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Help us improve the way our Site works.
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Information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
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Functionality cookies
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Remember your preferences (e.g. language or region settings).
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Make your experience more personalised.
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Targeting/Advertising cookies (if applicable)
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May be used to deliver adverts relevant to your interests.
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Can also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
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These may be set by third parties such as Google or social media platforms.
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Third-party cookies
We sometimes use third-party tools such as Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site. These services may set their own cookies in your browser. We do not control these cookies — please check the third parties’ own cookie policies for details.
Cookie duration
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Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies: remain on your device until they expire or are deleted manually.
Managing cookies
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When you first visit www.virtualdoulas.co.uk, you will see a cookie banner giving you the choice to accept, reject, or manage your cookie preferences.
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You can also manage cookies at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect how our Site functions.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “last revised” date.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Virtual Doulas
Email: virtualdoulas@gmail.com
Website: www.virtualdoulas.co.uk