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Cookie Policy

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Last updated: [15 February 2026]

This Cookie Policy explains how VERVE Child Interaction (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on:

www.keenacummins.co.uk

www.vervechildinteraction.org

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information to website owners about how the site is used.Some cookies are essential for the website to operate. Others help us improve performance or provide embedded content.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as:

  • Setting privacy preferences

  • Logging in (if applicable)

  • Security and session management

These cookies do not require consent under UK law.Squarespace may set essential cookies to ensure the proper functioning and security of the website.

2. Analytics Cookies

We use analytics tools to help us understand how visitors use our website and how we can improve it.

These include:

  • Google Analytics
    Google Analytics helps us analyse website traffic and user behaviour. Information collected may include:Pages visitedTime spent on pagesDevice typeApproximate location (country level)Google Analytics cookies are only set if you provide consent.Google’s privacy policy can be found at:
    https://policies.google.com/privacy

  • Squarespace Analytics
    Squarespace provides built-in analytics to monitor website performance and visitor behaviour. These cookies are also only activated with your consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies (YouTube)

Some pages on our website include embedded YouTube videos.

YouTube may set cookies when you:

  • View a page containing an embedded video

  • Play a video

These cookies are controlled by Google/YouTube and may collect information about your interaction with the video.

Where possible, we use YouTube’s privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com), which reduces tracking; however, some cookies may still be set once you interact with the video.

These cookies are only activated if you provide consent.

YouTube’s privacy policy can be found at:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

How We Obtain Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage your preferences

Non-essential cookies (such as analytics and YouTube cookies) will not be set unless you actively consent.

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking the cookie settings link on our website.

Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies

  • Delete cookies

  • Block cookies

Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

Lawful Basis

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR):

  • Strictly necessary cookies are processed under legitimate interests.

  • Analytics and third-party cookies are processed on the basis of consent.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on this page.

Contact

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

Keena Cummins
Speech and Language Therapist
VERVE Child Interaction

keena@keenacummins.co.uk

07985 944 072

82–84 Childers Street
Deptford
London SE8 5FS