1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or tablet when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, provide security, and supply anonymous operational information to the website owners.
In addition to HTTP cookies, this policy applies to related tracking technologies such as localStorage (which we use to securely remember your consent choices).
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), we are legally required to obtain your informed consent before placing non-essential cookies (such as analytics cookies) on your browser.
2. How We Use Cookies on This Website
CQC Registration Support (cqcregistrationsupport.co.uk), operated by Agency Care Staff Ltd, uses cookies for two specific purposes:
- Strictly Necessary Storage: To record whether you have accepted or rejected non-essential cookies, preventing the banner from reappearing on every page you visit.
- Analytics & Performance Measurement: With your prior consent, to measure aggregated site visits, popular CQC guides, and form completion rates via Google Analytics 4.
3. Detailed Cookie Inventory
The table below lists all cookies and local storage items used on this website:
| Cookie / Key | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cqc_cookie_consent | cqcregistrationsupport.co.uk (First party) | Necessary | Stores whether you have accepted or rejected analytics cookies. | Persistent (Local Storage) |
| cqc_cookie_consent_date | cqcregistrationsupport.co.uk (First party) | Necessary | Records the ISO timestamp of your consent decision for audit compliance. | Persistent (Local Storage) |
| _ga | Google Analytics (.google.com) | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated pseudonymous identifier. | 2 years |
| _ga_3PWPH8PNZR | Google Analytics (.google.com) | Analytics | Maintains session status, counting page views and interaction events during a visit. | 2 years |
4. Google Consent Mode v2 Implementation
Our website implements Google Consent Mode v2. By default, before you interact with our banner, the analytics storage parameter is set to denied:
- If you click “Reject Non-Essential”, analytics cookies are blocked. No tracking cookies are stored on your device.
- If you click “Accept All”, Google Analytics cookies are enabled to gather anonymous session metrics.
- IP anonymization is enabled by default, ensuring that individual IP addresses are masked and never logged in full.
5. Managing Cookies in Your Web Browser
In addition to our on-site preference manager, all modern web browsers allow you to manage or delete cookies via their settings menus. You can configure your browser to block all cookies or notify you whenever a cookie is set:
6. Questions and Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or how we protect your personal data, please contact:
Data Controller: AGENCY CARE STAFF LTD (Trading as CQC Registration Support)
Company Registration: 13609279 (England & Wales)
ICO Registration Reference: ZB536024 (Tier 1)
Registered Address: 82 Mendip Way, Corby, Northamptonshire, England, NN18 8GJ
Email: info@cqcregistrationsupport.co.uk
Phone: +44 7544 496286
For further information regarding your data protection rights, please visit our Privacy Policy.