Cookies Policy – Capricorn Care NW Ltd
Last updated: 4/1/2026
1. Purpose
Capricorn Care NW Ltd operates an Ofsted-registered children’s home(s). We recognise the heightened responsibility we have when handling information connected to children, young people, families, and professionals.
This Cookies Policy explains how cookies are used on www.capricorn-care.co.uk, in line with:
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UK GDPR
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Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
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Expectations of Ofsted
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2. Our Safeguarding-Led Approach
Due to the nature of children’s residential care, we take a restrictive and safeguarding-led approach to cookies.
We ensure that cookies:
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Do not track children or young people
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Do not collect sensitive or identifying data
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Are not used for advertising or profiling
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Are limited strictly to operational and performance purposes
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3. Types of Cookies Used
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function safely and securely, including:
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Website security
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Session management
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Protection against malicious activity
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These cookies cannot be disabled and do not store personal data.
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b) Limited Analytics Cookies
We may use anonymised analytics (such as Google Analytics) to understand:
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Visitor numbers
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Page usage
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Website performance
Safeguards include:
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IP anonymisation
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No identification of individuals
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No cross-site tracking
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4. Cookies We Do Not Use
We do not use:
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Advertising or marketing cookies
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Social media tracking cookies
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Behavioural profiling cookies
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Cookies designed to monitor vulnerable individuals
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5. Managing Cookies
Users can manage cookies via:
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The cookie consent banner
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Browser settings
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Disabling cookies will not restrict access to safeguarding or essential information.
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6. Contact
Capricorn Care NW Ltd
Email: info@capricorn-care.co.uk
Website: www.capricorn-care.co.uk