Cookie Policy

Last updated: 25/11/25

1. About this Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Being Best – Coaching, Teaching, Wellbeing, SEN Support (“Being Best”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal data more generally.

We use Elfsight to provide and manage our cookie banner and cookie consent on the website. By using our website, you agree that we and Elfsight can place cookies on your device as described in this policy, unless you change your browser settings or your cookie preferences via the Elfsight cookie banner.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet or phone when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to the website owner.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies – which are deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies – which stay on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Cookies can also be:

  • First‑party cookies – set by the website you are visiting

  • Third‑party cookies – set by another website or service (for example, analytics, Elfsight, or social media tools)

3. Types of cookies we use

We aim to keep our use of cookies simple and limited to what is genuinely useful for running our website and improving our services.

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They:

  • Enable basic features such as page navigation

  • Help us keep the site secure

  • Remember your cookie preferences via Elfsight

Without these cookies, the website may not work correctly. You cannot switch these cookies off through our site, but you can block them in your browser (although this may affect how the site works).

Examples include cookies that:

  • Remember whether you have accepted or rejected cookies (set via Elfsight)

  • Store basic security and session information needed for the site to work

3.2 Performance and analytics cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it. They:

  • Collect information such as which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and which links are clicked

  • Are generally used in an aggregated way so we can see overall patterns and trends rather than identify individual visitors

We may use tools such as Google Analytics or similar services for this purpose. These cookies are only placed if you consent to them via the Elfsight cookie banner.

Our lawful basis for using these cookies is our legitimate interests in understanding and improving how our website is used, together with your consent where required by law.

If you prefer not to be tracked by Google Analytics, you can also install a browser add‑on from Google:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

3.3 Functionality cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide more personalised features. For example, they may:

  • Remember your preferences (such as language or region)

  • Remember information you have entered into forms, so you don’t have to re‑enter it

Some of these cookies may be controlled via the Elfsight cookie banner.

Our lawful basis for using these cookies is our legitimate interests in providing a smooth, user‑friendly website experience, and your consent where required.

3.4 Marketing and social media cookies (if used)

If we use marketing or social media cookies, they may:

  • Track visits across websites to build a profile of your interests

  • Help us show you relevant adverts or information about our services

  • Enable “like” or “share” buttons for social media platforms

These cookies are usually set by third‑party providers (for example, Facebook, Instagram or Google) and will only be placed if you consent to them via the Elfsight cookie banner.

Our lawful basis for using these cookies is your consent.

If we do not currently use marketing or social media cookies, this section will not apply. If that changes, we will update this policy and, where necessary, ask for your consent.

4. How you can control cookies

You have several options to control or limit how cookies are used.

4.1 Through the Elfsight cookie banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner powered by Elfsight. Through this banner you can:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non‑essential cookies

  • Customise your choices by cookie category (where available)

You can change your preferences at any time by reopening the cookie settings via the Elfsight banner or cookie icon (if available on the site).

4.2 Through your browser settings

Most web browsers allow you to:

  • See which cookies are stored on your device

  • Delete cookies

  • Block cookies from all or specific websites

  • Set your browser to delete cookies when you close it

How you do this depends on your browser. The following links may help:

If you block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not work properly.

5. Third‑party websites

Our website may contain links to other websites (for example, schools, resources, or social media pages). We are not responsible for the cookies used by those websites. Please check their own cookie and privacy policies.

6. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example if we start using new cookies or change the tools we use (including changes to our use of Elfsight).

When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, let you know about significant changes.

7. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:

Being Best – Coaching, Teaching, Wellbeing, SEN Support
Email: Marianne@beingbest.co.uk
Phone: 07787 501505