Effective Date: June 7, 2025

Business Name: Somerset VA

Contact Email: clare@somersetva.co.uk

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Somerset VA ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy should be read in conjunction with our main Data Privacy Policy, which provides further details on how we protect your personal data.

2. 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, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies enable a website to "remember" your actions or preferences over time.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for specific, limited purposes to enhance your experience on our website and to help us understand how our site is used.

Based on the information from our host (Webdaor), we place the following types of cookies on your website:

• Google Analytics Cookie: This cookie is used to collect information about how visitors use our website. This Google Analytics setup ensures that IP addresses are anonymized, meaning that your specific IP address is not stored or processed in a way that can identify you. Furthermore, we do not permit Google to use this data for other services. This means that no directly traceable personal data is processed through this cookie. The information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

• Function Cookie: This cookie is a technical cookie. It does not affect your privacy and does not collect any personal information about you.

These cookies help us to distinguish you from other users of our website, which allows us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site.

4. Your Choices Regarding Cookies

You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.

You can typically find information on how to manage cookies in your browser's 'Help' menu or settings. For more general information about cookies, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by publishing a new version on our website. Please check this page occasionally to ensure you are happy with any changes.

6. Contact Us

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

Email: clare@somersetva.co.uk