Hello there!

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Thank you for checking out our cookie policy.  We are committed to ensuring that our website and its use of cookies and other similar technologies comply with UK laws on privacy and data protection. This policy sets out the types of cookies we use, the exact cookies used on our website, whether we are using any third-party cookies, how you can control our use of cookies, what their expiry dates are and how you can get in contact with us for more information.

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What are cookies?

Cookies are small files of information, usually containing letters and numbers, that websites store on your browser, or the hard drive of your computer. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent, as they are essential for the operation of our website and are permitted under PECR. These cookies are used on the basis that they are strictly necessary for the provision of the website or a service you have requested (Article 6(1)(f) UK GDPR – legitimate interests, or Article 6(1)(b) where applicable).

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All other cookies will only be placed on your device with your consent.

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Our website needs to use these cookies so we can understand what works well with our website, and what we can do to improve. These cookies also allow us to distinguish you from other website visitors, helping us to provide you with a seamless experience on our site.

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What type of cookies do you use?

We use the following cookie types:

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Essential Cookies – These can also be known as Strictly Necessary Cookies, and they’re very important for us to make sure our website runs as it should. As a result, these cookies are always automatically enabled, to make sure our website works sufficiently. Some examples of uses of essential cookies include the distribution of website traffic across multiple servers – without the website speed being affected. These cookies are always active and cannot be disabled via our cookie management tool, as the website cannot function properly without them.

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Analytical Cookies – These can also be known as Performance Cookies, and they gather information about how website visitors use a website. These cookies help us to keep count of the number of visitors on our website, and also helps us to understand how these visitors use our website. This enables us to understand what works well on our website, and what doesn’t work so well, so we can continuously improve the site for visitors. These cookies are only activated where you provide consent via our cookie banner.

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To help us understand how our website is used and to improve its performance, we may share certain information with third-party analytics providers. This data is processed in accordance with those third parties’ privacy policies.

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We may also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage. These operate in a similar way to cookies and may store information on your device.

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What exact cookies do you use on your website?

We’ve provided a detailed breakdown below of all the cookies we use on our website, and why we use them.

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ssr-caching via the domain ‘www.makeabiggerdifference.com’  – Essential Cookie

This cookie is used for our website to improve performance and loading speed by indicating how the site is rendered.

This cookie has a duration of 1 minute.

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XSRF-TOKEN via the domain ‘www.makeabiggerdifference.com’  – Essential Cookie

This cookie is used for security purposes, including preventing unauthorised requests and protecting our website from attacks such as Cross-Site Request Forgery.

This cookie has a duration of your session.

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hs via the domain ‘www.makeabiggerdifference.com’  – Essential Cookie

This cookie is used to help protect our website and distinguish between legitimate visitors and potential security threats.

This cookie has a duration of your session.

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svSession via the domain ‘www.makeabiggerdifference.com’  – Essential Cookie

This cookie is set by Wix, and is used for security, stability, and it enables core site function.

This cookie has a duration of 2 years.

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bSession via the domain ‘www.makeabiggerdifference.com’  – Essential Cookie

This Wix cookie helps the website run efficiently by directing your connection to the appropriate server.

This cookie has a duration of 30-60 minutes.

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client-session-bind via the domain ‘www.makeabiggerdifference.com’  – Essential Cookie

This cookie is used to maintain a secure connection between your device and our servers during your browsing session.

This cookie has a duration of your session.

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server-session-bind via the domain ‘www.makeabiggerdifference.com’  – Essential Cookie

This cookie is used to manage session security and ensure requests made by users of our website are properly authenticated.

This cookie has a duration of your session.

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consent-policy via the domain ‘.makeabiggerdifference.com’ – Essential Cookie

This cookie is used to record your cookie preferences and ensure we respect your choices regarding the use of cookies on our website.

This cookie has a duration of 12 months.

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ucData via the domain ‘.makeabiggerdifference.com’ – Essential Cookie

This cookie is set by Usercentrics (our consent management platform) and stores detailed information about your cookie consent preferences, including which categories of cookies you have accepted or rejected. It ensures your choices are remembered and applied on future visits.

This cookie has a duration of 12 months.

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ucString via the domain ‘.makeabiggerdifference.com’ – Essential Cookie

This cookie is set by Usercentrics and stores a coded (encoded) record of your cookie consent choices. This allows our website to quickly determine your preferences and apply them consistently without asking you repeatedly.

This cookie has a duration of 12 months.

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fedops.logger.sessionId via the domain ‘.makeabiggerdifference.com’ – Analytical Cookie

This cookie is used by Wix to track session-level performance and technical errors. It helps our website monitor stability and improve loading times and overall user experience.

This cookie has a duration of your session length only.

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mpaSessionId via the domain ‘.makeabiggerdifference.com’ – Essential Cookie

This cookie is used to maintain your session across multiple pages, ensuring the website functions correctly as you navigate between pages.

This cookie has a duration of your session length only.

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Do you use any Third-Party Cookies?
Third party cookies are not set by us, but are set by other domains than the website you visit. These cookies are placed on website visitors’ devices by third-party outlets. Common examples of these third-parties can include social media platforms, analytical providers, and advertising networks. 

We have no control over the cookies third-parties use. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of those third parties for further information. 

We work with the following third-parties who may use the following cookies: 
 

_wixCIDX via the domain ‘.wix.com’ – Analytical Cookie, Third-Party Provider: Wix

This cookie is used to help identify returning visitors and improve the performance and security of our website.

This cookie has a duration of 4 months.

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_wixUIDX via the domain ‘.wix.com’ – Analytical Cookie, Third-Party Provider: Wix

This cookie is used to identify unique visitors and support session management across our website.

This cookie has a duration of 4 months.

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svSession via the domain ‘.wix.com’ – Analytical Cookie, Third-Party Provider: Wix

This cookie is used to track sessions and recognise returning visitors.

This cookie has a duration of 12 months.

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Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage. These technologies store information on your device in a similar way to cookies and are used to ensure the website functions properly.

 

_grecaptcha – Local Storage (Essential)

This storage is used by Google reCAPTCHA to help distinguish between genuine users and automated bots, helping to protect the website from spam and abuse.

This storage is persistent, meaning it is stored locally on your device until cleared.

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wpEmojiSettingsSupports – Local Storage (Essential)

This storage is used to check whether your browser supports emojis, ensuring they display correctly across the website.

This storage has a duration of your session length only.

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These technologies are classified as strictly necessary and do not require your consent.

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While we aim to keep the above lists of cookies and similar technologies up to date, they may not always reflect all cookies and similar technologies in real time.

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How can I control these cookies?

You are able to control your use of cookies on our website. You can do the following:

• Deny all non-essential cookies; and

• Select certain cookies you wish to use, and reject other cookies.

 

To decide which cookies our website sets, follow the below steps:

1. Select ‘More Information’ on our cookie pop up banner.

2. Toggle the button next to each cookie type to enable or disable certain non-essential cookies.

3. Click ‘Save Settings’

 

Our cookie banner provides equal prominence to “Accept All” and “Deny All” options. Non-essential cookies are not pre-ticked and will not be placed on your device unless you actively opt in.

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Please note:

• Rejecting non-essential cookies will not affect the core functionality of our website.

• Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled via our cookie tool.

 

You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clicking the ‘Cookie Settings’ link in the footer of our website.

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You may also adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, blocking essential cookies via your browser may impact website functionality.

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What is the Expiry Period for your cookies?

Each cookie’s duration is set out in the table above. Some cookies are session cookies (which expire when you close your browser), and others are persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a defined period).

 

How do I ask you for more information?

If you’d like to learn more about our use of cookies, or if you have any questions, please get in touch with us on the following details:

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• Via email at kate@makeabiggerdifference.com

 

We will ensure we get back to you as soon as possible.