Cookies Policy
Introduction
Nightingale Supported Communities Ltd is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website www.nsc-group.co.uk. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences. We only use cookies to improve the performance of our website and to enhance your browsing experience. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information such as payment details, addresses, or phone numbers, and we never sell any browsing data to external marketing companies.
We encourage all users to review this policy so that they understand how cookies are used and the control they have over them.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or how you navigated the site.
How We Use Cookies
At Nightingale Supported Communities Ltd, cookies are used only to:
Help us identify and resolve errors on the website
Monitor the popularity of our content and improve navigation
Track how visitors interact with the site so we can provide more relevant information
We use Google Analytics to help us understand visitor behaviour. This information is collected in an anonymous form and is used solely for reporting and site improvement purposes. It includes data such as the number of visitors, the country of origin, and whether a visitor found our site through a search engine or a direct link.
Types of Cookies We Use
Below are the main Google Analytics cookies we use and their purpose:
__utmz – Records how a visitor arrived at the site (search engine, keyword, link, or direct access).
__utma – Stores the number of visits, the time of the first visit, the previous visit, and the current visit.
__utmb and __utmc – Work together to determine the length of a visit and how quickly visitors leave the site.
These cookies do not contain personal details and cannot be used to identify you directly.
Managing and Enabling Cookies
You have control over cookies and can choose whether to allow or block them. Most web browsers allow cookies by default, but you can change your settings at any time. Below are instructions for enabling cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
Select “Settings” and scroll down, then click “Advanced.”
Under “Privacy and security,” select “Content settings.”
Click “Cookies” and choose “Allow sites to save and read cookie data.”
Mozilla Firefox
Click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner and select “Options.”
Select “Privacy and Security.”
Under “History,” choose “Use custom settings for history.”
Tick “Accept cookies from websites” and adjust settings as preferred.
Microsoft Edge
Open Edge and click the three dots in the top-right corner.
Select “Settings” and click “Advanced Settings.”
Scroll down to “Cookies” and select “Don’t block cookies.”
Safari
Open Safari and click “Safari” in the top-left corner.
Select “Preferences” and click “Privacy.”
Under “Cookies and website data,” select “Always allow” or adjust to your preference.
Opera
Click the “Easy Setup” icon in the top-right corner.
Scroll down and click “Go to browser settings.”
Select “Privacy and security.”
Under “Cookies,” make sure “Allow local data to be set” is enabled.
Changes to This Policy
We keep our Cookies Policy under regular review to ensure it reflects the latest practices and legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page when necessary.
Contact Us
If you would like further information about how we use cookies, or if you have any questions about your privacy online, please contact us at:
Email: info@nsc-group.co.uk
Signed:
Management Team
Nightingale Supported Communities Ltd