Last Updated: October 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how SafeSteps at Home Ltd (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (safestepsathome.co.uk).
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we protect your personal data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide general analytical information to site owners.
Cookies do not harm your device and do not contain sensitive personal information like your home address or payment details.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a few straightforward reasons on our website:
To ensure core functions (like contact form submissions and page navigation) work properly.
To understand how visitors interact with our site so we can make information clear and easy to find for families seeking care.
To remember your basic preferences during your browsing session.
3. The Types of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function safely and correctly. They enable basic features like secure page navigation and contact/careers form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
B. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors move around our website—such as which care pages are visited most often and if visitors encounter any broken links. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous.
Examples: Google Analytics, Rank Math SEO counters.
C. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as map preferences for location directions) to provide a smoother browsing experience.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we may use trusted third-party services that set cookies on our behalf. For example:
Google Maps: Embedded maps on our contact page may set cookies to measure map performance and user location choices.
Recruitment / Video Content: Embedded media or external recruitment links may use essential third-party cookies to manage session data safely.
We do not run invasive tracking cookies, behavioural retargeting ads, or third-party advertising networks on this site.
5. How to Control or Block Cookies
You have the right to accept or decline non-essential cookies at any time.
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when a cookie is being placed on your device.
Here is how you can adjust settings in common web browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings $\rightarrow$ Privacy and Security $\rightarrow$ Cookies and other site data
Safari: Preferences $\rightarrow$ Privacy $\rightarrow$ Block all cookies
Microsoft Edge: Settings $\rightarrow$ Cookies and site permissions
Mozilla Firefox: Options $\rightarrow$ Privacy & Security $\rightarrow$ Cookies and Site Data
Please note: If you disable essential cookies entirely, some features of our website (such as contact forms) may not function as intended.
6. Questions & Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please get in touch with Shell or Sam:
Email:
info@safestepsathome.co.ukPhone:
07598 607 170