Last Updated: 7/5/2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
2. How Phoenix WS uses cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our content. Specifically, we use them for:
- Functionality: Keeping you signed in or remembering your site settings.
- Performance: Monitoring site speed and ensuring our UK-based hosting is delivering content efficiently.
- Analytics: Understanding which pages are most helpful to our visitors.
3. Types of cookies we use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function (e.g., security, load balancing). | Session |
| Functional | Remembers your choices (e.g., if you’ve dismissed a pop-up). | Persistent |
| Analytical | Uses tools like Google Analytics to track site traffic anonymously. | [e.g., 2 years] |
| Security | Helps us “Protect” your data and our infrastructure. | Persistent |
4. Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties. For example:
- Google Analytics: To help us understand how you use the site and how we can improve your experience.
- WordPress Plugins: Certain “Care Plan” tools may use cookies to ensure site security and performance.
5. Controlling your cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- See what cookies you’ve got and delete them on an individual basis.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block cookies from particular sites.
- Block all cookies from being set.
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
Please note: If you choose to delete or block cookies, some features of the Phoenix WS website may not function as intended.
6. More Information
For more details on how we handle your data, please visit our Privacy Policy. If you have specific questions regarding our cookie usage, feel free to contact us at hello@phoenixws.co.uk.