This Cookie Policy explains how ChildMinderPro uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website and use our services.
1. 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 and to provide information to the website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:
- User authentication and session management
- Security features to protect your data
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Enabling navigation between pages
Without these cookies, the services you have asked for cannot be provided.
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features:
- Remembering your login details
- Customising the website according to your preferences
- Remembering if you have been to the site before
2.3 Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Counting visitors and seeing how they move around the site
- Understanding which pages are most and least popular
- Improving how the website works
3. Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session | Maintains your login session and authentication state | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| user_id | Identifies your account for personalised experience | 30 days |
| preferences | Stores your site preferences and settings | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies from trusted partners:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
- Analytics providers: To help us understand how our service is used
These third parties have their own privacy policies addressing how they use such information.
5. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Delete all cookies from your browser
- Block all cookies from being set
- Allow only first-party cookies
- Browse in "private" mode which automatically deletes cookies when you close the browser
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
Browser Settings
You can find information about how to manage cookies in your browser here:
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: hello@childminderpro.com