RSD & Me – Cookie Notice

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RSD & Me uses cookies to make the website function smoothly and to understand what content feels most helpful for sensitive, deeply feeling people.

We believe in transparency — and in giving you control.

This notice explains what cookies are used, why they’re used, and how you can manage them in line with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information about how visitors use the site.

Some cookies are essential. Others are optional and require your consent.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use three types of cookies:

Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the website to function properly.

They may:

  • Remember your cookie preferences
  • Maintain basic security
  • Enable core site functionality

These cookies do not require consent.

Analytics Cookies (Optional – Consent Required)

We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to understand:

  • Which pages are visited
  • How people navigate the site
  • How long visitors stay
  • Which resources are most helpful

This helps us improve clarity, accessibility, and emotional safety across the site.

Analytics cookies are only activated after you provide consent through our cookie banner.

You can withdraw your consent at any time.

Analytics data:

  • Is aggregated and anonymised where possible
  • Does not directly identify you
  • May include general location (country/region), device type, and browsing behaviour

Third-Party Cookies

Some pages may include embedded content from third-party platforms, such as:

  • YouTube videos
  • Social media integrations
  • External tools or widgets

These services may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies directly. Please refer to the relevant third-party privacy policies for more information.

Where possible, third-party cookies are only activated after consent.

3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage cookies in several ways:

On Our Website

You can:

  • Accept or reject optional cookies through our cookie banner
  • Change your preferences at any time via [Insert “Cookie Settings” link if available]

Through Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to:

  • Block cookies
  • Delete stored cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality or reduce personalisation.

4. International Data Transfers

Some analytics or embedded content providers may process data outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with UK GDPR.

5. Changes to This Notice

We may update this Cookie Notice to reflect legal or operational changes. The most recent version will always appear on this page with the updated date.

6. Contact

If you have questions about how cookies are used on RSD & Me, you can contact:

hello@rsdandme.com

Your emotional safety matters — and so does your digital privacy.
Thank you for being here.