Cookies Policy

Effective Date: 13th of October 2024

Last Update: 25th of October 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Dr Tiffany Leung – UK Chartered Psychologist (“we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

It outlines what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website.
They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide useful analytics information, and enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences or login information.

Cookies may be:

Session cookies – deleted automatically when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies – remain on your device for a set period or until deleted.

For more information, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on this website:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled through our systems. They are typically only set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, filling out forms, or setting your privacy preferences.

Without these cookies, certain parts of the site will not function properly.

Example: Session cookies that allow you to log into secure client areas or booking systems.

Analytical / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are most popular or how users navigate through the site.
They enable us to measure and improve performance and user experience.
All analytical data is aggregated and anonymous.

Example: Google Analytics cookies that collect usage statistics.
Google may store this information on servers outside the UK. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymise IP addresses before storage or processing.

Lawful Basis: Consent (UK GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
You can opt out of Google Analytics at any time using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the website to remember your choices — such as preferred language, region, or accessibility settings — to provide a more personalised experience.
These cookies are optional and only set with your consent.

Example: Remembering your language or time-zone preference when booking an appointment.

Marketing / Targeting Cookies

We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies.
If we introduce any in the future, this policy will be updated, and you will be asked to explicitly consent before such cookies are set.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

Ensure the website operates securely and efficiently;
Analyse traffic to improve performance and accessibility;
Remember your cookie preferences and accessibility settings;
Support integration with trusted third-party services (e.g., Wix booking platform, Google Analytics).

All cookies used are proportionate and necessary for legitimate website functionality or based on your explicit consent.

4. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have full control over cookie use and can:

Adjust cookie preferences via the cookie consent banner when you first visit our site;
Change or withdraw consent anytime by clicking “Cookie Settings” at the bottom of our website;
Manage cookies through your browser settings.

Disabling some cookies may affect website performance or limit access to secure areas.

Browser management links:

5. Third-Party Cookies

Our website is hosted on Wix, which may set certain cookies necessary for core website operations (such as load balancing, session authentication, and security).

We also use Google Analytics for aggregated and anonymised traffic analysis.
These third-party providers may process limited data (e.g., IP address, browser type) under their respective privacy policies:

6. Consent to Use of Cookies

We will always seek your consent for any non-essential cookies (e.g., analytical or functional).
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear requesting your consent.
By selecting “Accept All,” you agree to the use of these cookies in accordance with this policy.
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by re-opening the cookie banner through the “Cookie Settings” link on our site.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in law, regulation, or our technology use.
Any updates will be posted on this page with an amended “Effective Date.”
If significant changes occur, we will notify you directly via our website or by email.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:

Dr Tiffany Leung – UK Chartered Psychologist
📧 Email: admin@tiffany-leung.com
🌐 Website: www.tiffany-leung.com

Last updated: 13th of October 2024