Cookie Policy

Last updated: 10/02/2026

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Brighter Lives Therapy uses them on https://brighterlivestherapy.com/, and how you can control them.

We use cookies to make our website work properly, improve your experience, and understand how our website is used. Where cookies are not strictly necessary, we will only use them with your consent.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device and remember information about your visit.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies – temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies – cookies that stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them
• First-party cookies – set by our website
• Third-party cookies – set by other services we use (e.g. Google, PayPal)

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential cookies – required for the website to function (e.g. accounts, cart, checkout)
• Functional cookies – help remember preferences and improve usability
• Analytics cookies – help us understand how the site is used (e.g. Google Analytics)

Cookie Consent

We use SEOPress Pro to manage cookie consent. When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies (such as analytics).

You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie banner (if shown again) or by adjusting your browser settings.

Cookies We Use

Below is a general overview of the cookies that may be used on this website. The exact cookies can vary depending on updates to WordPress, WooCommerce, plugins, and third-party services.

Essential Website Cookies (WordPress & WooCommerce)

• User/session cookies – used to keep you logged in (if you create an account) and maintain secure sessions
• Cart and checkout cookies – used to remember items in your cart and support the checkout process
• Security cookies – used to help protect the website and prevent fraudulent activity

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website so we can improve content and performance. Google Analytics may set cookies to collect information such as pages visited, time on site, and how you arrived at the website.

• Google Analytics cookies (e.g. “_ga”, “_gid”, “_gat” or similar) – used to distinguish users and analyse site usage

Google’s Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Payment Cookies (PayPal)

If you choose to pay using PayPal, PayPal may set cookies to process payments securely and help prevent fraud. These cookies are managed by PayPal and are subject to PayPal’s own privacy and cookie policies.

PayPal Privacy Policy: https://www.paypal.com/uk/webapps/mpp/ua/privacy-full

How to Control or Delete Cookies

You can control cookies in the following ways:

• Cookie banner – where available, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies
• Browser settings – you can block or delete cookies through your browser settings

Please note: blocking some cookies (especially essential cookies) may affect how the website functions, including account login, shopping cart features, and checkout.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics and PayPal. We do not control these cookies. Third parties may process data outside the UK/EEA. Where applicable, safeguards are used to protect your data.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

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

Contact Details

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact:

Brighter Lives Therapy
Email: angela@brighterlivestherapy.com
Telephone: +44 7742 004272