Last updated: 29th July 2026
About cookies
The Talk, Listen, Cuddle Essex website uses cookies to make the website work, measure how people use it and improve the services we provide.
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet or mobile device when you visit a website. They cannot be used to identify you personally.
How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- remember your preferences and settings
- help pages load and function correctly
- understand how visitors use the website
- improve website performance and user experience
- help us identify and fix technical problems
Some cookies are essential for the website to work and cannot be switched off.
Cookies we use
What the cookies do
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security and access to website features.
Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not work correctly.
Analytics cookies
We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use the website, including:
- which pages are visited most often
- how visitors move around the website
- how long visitors spend on pages
- whether users encounter any errors
This information helps us improve the website. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
Examples may include Google Analytics or similar website measurement tools.
Third-party cookies
Some pages contain content or services provided by third parties, including:
- YouTube or video hosting services
- website analytics providers
These services may set their own cookies. We do not control the setting of these cookies and recommend checking the relevant third-party privacy and cookie policies.
Managing cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings.
Most web browsers allow you to:
- see what cookies have been stored
- delete individual cookies
- block cookies from specific websites
- block all cookies
Please note that blocking some cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
Useful guidance is available from:
- www.allaboutcookies.org
- www.aboutcookies.org.uk
Cookie consent
When you first visit the Talk, Listen, Cuddle Essex website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
- accept all cookies
- reject non-essential cookies
- manage your cookie preferences
Your preferences can be updated at any time through the cookie settings available on the website.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology or website functionality.
Any updates will be published on this page.
Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Talk, Listen, Cuddle Essex
Email: tlc@essex.gov.uk
Alternatively, for data protection enquiries relating to Essex County Council, please visit the Essex County Council website.