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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 27 October 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They can help websites function correctly, remember preferences and understand how visitors use their pages.

Other technologies, including local storage and tracking pixels, may perform similar functions. This policy covers cookies and similar technologies used on this website.

In this policy, “I”, “me” and “my” refer to Dawn Lankester, who operates the website at https://dawnlankester.co.uk/.

2. How This Website Uses Cookies

My website uses WordPress and Elementor. Depending on its configuration and the services integrated into it, the website may use cookies or similar technologies for the following purposes.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for essential website functions, such as security, navigation or remembering privacy preferences where applicable.

Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent where they meet the relevant legal exemption.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

Analytics cookies may be used to understand how visitors interact with the website and help identify areas for improvement.

These cookies will only be used where applicable and in accordance with the consent requirements of UK law.

Functional Cookies and Embedded Content

Some website features or third-party integrations may use cookies to provide additional functionality or display embedded content.

Where these technologies are not strictly necessary, consent will be obtained before they are used, where required by law.

Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising and marketing technologies may track visitors or help deliver targeted advertising.

Any such technologies, if introduced, will be used in accordance with applicable privacy and electronic communications requirements.

The precise cookies used on this website depend on its current configuration. This policy should be read alongside the actual results of a cookie scan and review of the website’s integrations.

3. Cookies Used on This Website

Cookies may be set by the website itself or by third-party services integrated into it.

Depending on the website’s configuration, they may support essential functions, security, preference management or other features described in Section 2.

The name, provider, purpose, category and duration of each cookie can vary according to the tools and services installed.

I will ensure that the cookie information published here reflects the technologies actually used on the website. Non-essential cookies will be subject to the applicable consent requirements.

4. Third-Party Services and Embedded Content

The website may use third-party services to support its operation or provide particular features.

Depending on the services enabled, these may include external font services, embedded media, analytics tools or other website integrations.

When a third-party service is loaded, that provider may receive technical information, such as your IP address and browser details, and may use cookies or similar technologies.

The precise third-party services used should be verified against the website’s current configuration. Where relevant, you should consult the privacy and cookie information published by those providers.

If additional services are introduced, this policy will be reviewed and updated as appropriate.

5. Your Cookie Consent

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), consent is generally required before storing or accessing information on your device using non-essential cookies or similar technologies, unless a legal exemption applies.

Where consent is required:

  • Non-essential cookies must not be set before you provide valid consent.

  • You should be given clear information about the relevant purposes.

  • Refusing non-essential cookies should be as straightforward as accepting them.

  • You should be able to change or withdraw your consent.

  • Consent should not be assumed simply because you continue browsing the website.

Strictly necessary cookies may be used without consent where they meet the applicable exemption.

Where cookies process personal information, the UK GDPR and my Privacy Policy may also apply.

6. Managing and Deleting Cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Depending on your browser, you may be able to view stored cookies, delete existing cookies or block future cookies.

The available options vary by browser. You can consult your browser’s help documentation for instructions.

You can also find further information through the Information Commissioner’s Office at https://ico.org.uk/.

Please be aware that blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the operation of some website features.

Where a cookie preference tool is available on this website, you should use it to review or change your consent choices.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

I may update this Cookie Policy if the website’s functionality, cookies, third-party integrations or applicable legal requirements change.

The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last updated.

I recommend reviewing this policy periodically to understand how cookies and similar technologies are used on the website.

8. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on the website, please contact me:

Dawn Lankester

Chartered Counselling Psychologist and Accredited CBT Psychotherapist

You also have the right to raise a concern with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK’s data protection regulator.