1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device when you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, improve performance, remember preferences and provide information to site owners. "Similar technologies" include local storage, pixels, tags and SDKs that perform comparable functions.
2. Categories of cookies we use
We use four main categories of cookies on Toddle:
- Strictly necessary cookies — required for the site to function (e.g. session management, security, load balancing, remembering your cookie choices). These cannot be turned off.
- Functional cookies — remember choices you make to improve your experience (e.g. saved shortlists, recent searches, location preferences).
- Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it (e.g. page views, search journeys, performance issues). Where required, these are set only with your consent.
- Marketing cookies — used to measure the effectiveness of campaigns and, where applicable, show relevant advertising on other sites. These are set only with your consent.
3. Examples of cookies we may set
| Cookie | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| tk_session | Maintains your session while browsing | Strictly necessary | Session |
| tk_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | Strictly necessary | 12 months |
| tk_shortlist | Remembers nurseries you have shortlisted | Functional | 6 months |
| tk_location | Stores your last-used search location | Functional | 30 days |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics — measures site usage | Analytics | Up to 24 months |
The exact set of cookies in use may change as we update the Services. We will keep this list reasonably up to date.
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties who provide services on our behalf, such as analytics providers and content delivery networks. These providers process data in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.
5. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit Toddle you will be asked to accept or customise non-essential cookies. You can change your choices at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site, or by using the cookie settings in your browser.
Most browsers let you:
- See which cookies are stored and delete them individually or in bulk.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block cookies from specific sites.
- Block all cookies (note: this may break parts of the site).
- Delete all cookies when you close the browser.
For more information, visit aboutcookies.org or allaboutcookies.org.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. There is no consistent industry standard for how DNT should be handled, so our website currently does not respond to DNT signals. We respect the cookie choices you make through our consent banner.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, our practices or the law. The "Last updated" date above shows when it was most recently revised.
8. Contact
For questions about cookies or this policy, email privacy@toddlekids.co.uk. For details on how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy.