1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how elderguard.co.uk (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
Cookies help us make our website work properly, improve your browsing experience, and provide information about how the site is used. This policy applies to all visitors to our site.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, mobile) by your browser when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, such as your preferences, browsing activity, or settings. 

3. How We Use Cookies

We may use the following types of cookies:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies
  These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly (e.g., navigation, form submissions, security). Without these, parts of the site may not work.

• Performance/Analytics Cookies
  These cookies help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics), so we can improve functionality and performance. They do not collect personal information directly. 

• Functionality Cookies
  These remember choices you make (e.g., language or cookie preferences) to provide enhanced features.

• Targeting/Advertising Cookies
  These cookies may be set by third parties when you visit our pages and help deliver relevant ads or measure ad effectiveness. 

By continuing to use the website, you consent to the placement of non-essential cookies (unless you choose to opt out via our cookie banner or browser settings).

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third parties such as analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics). These cookies may collect aggregated information about your browsing habits on our site.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• Block all cookies

• Block third-party cookies

• Delete cookies already stored

Please note that blocking some cookies may affect how the site works. You can find instructions for major browsers here:

• Chrome

• Safari

• Firefox

• Edge

6. Consent and Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner may appear asking for your consent to set certain types of cookies. You may accept or decline non-essential cookies. Essential cookies necessary for basic site functions will still be used. 

7. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this policy if our use of cookies changes, or to reflect new legal requirements. The updated version will include a revised “Last Updated” date.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [your contact email]
Address: [your business address]