The Distant Assistant
Website: thedistantassistant.co.uk
Effective Date: 18 Feb 2026
Last Updated: 18 Feb 2026

Introduction

At The Distant Assistant, we use cookies to ensure our website runs smoothly, remains secure, and helps us understand how visitors use it. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices available to you.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. We handle personal data in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide insights into how the site is used.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted

How We Use Cookies

1. Essential Cookies (Wix)

Our website is built and hosted on Wix, which sets essential cookies required for:

• Website security and fraud prevention

• Maintaining session information

• Ensuring the website loads and functions correctly

These cookies are necessary for the website to operate and cannot be switched off.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (website functionality and security)

 

2. Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve its content and usability.

Google Analytics collects information such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on the site

• Device and browser type

• General location (city/region level)

• How visitors arrived at the site

This information is aggregated and does not directly identify you. Where applicable, IP addresses are anonymised.

Analytics cookies are only set with your consent.

Legal basis: Consent

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Your Choices

When you first visit our website, you will be given the option to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Manage your preferences

Analytics cookies will not be activated unless you provide consent.

You can withdraw or update your consent at any time via the cookie settings link on our website or through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect how the website functions.

International Data Transfers

Google may process analytics data outside the United Kingdom. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal obligations. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.

Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

The Distant Assistant
Email: sarah@thedistantassistant.co.uk
Website: thedistantassistant.co.uk

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