Belong OT policy
Cookie Policy
This page explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on the Belong OT website.
It applies to website visitors, parents, carers, adults, schools, workplaces, organisations, professionals and anyone using this website to learn about Belong OT.
Key points
Cookies are small files used to help a website work, remember choices and understand how visitors use the site.
Essential cookies
Some cookies are needed so the website works properly and securely.
Optional cookies
Analytics, marketing or optional sign-up tools are used only where required consent has been given.
Your choices
You can accept, reject or manage optional cookies through the website cookie banner or browser settings.
Please do not share urgent, crisis-related, safeguarding or detailed medical information through general website tools. Use agreed clinical routes, Cliniko forms or direct contact where appropriate.
Cookie Policy sections
1. Who we are and how to contact us
Belong OT is a private occupational therapy service based in Ardnacrusha, Co. Clare, Ireland.
2. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies may also store or read information on your device.
Session cookies
These last while your browser is open.
Persistent cookies
These stay for a set period or until you delete them.
First-party cookies
These are set by the website you are visiting.
Third-party cookies
These are set by another provider, such as an analytics, booking, video or email platform.
3. Why Belong OT uses cookies
Belong OT uses cookies and similar technologies to support the website and improve the visitor experience.
- Help the website work properly.
- Keep the website secure.
- Remember cookie choices.
- Understand how visitors use the website.
- Improve website content, layout and accessibility.
- Support links to booking, resources or other services.
4. Types of cookies used on this website
Strictly necessary cookies
These support basic website functions, security, forms, cookie preferences or access to key website features. They are needed for the website to work properly.
Analytics cookies
These help Belong OT understand how visitors use the website. They are used only where required consent has been given.
Functionality cookies
These help the website remember choices or improve how features display.
Third-party cookies
These may be used by providers linked from or embedded on the website, such as Cliniko, Google tools, video platforms or email platforms.
Analytics information may include pages visited, time spent on the website, how visitors found the website, device type, browser type, general location information and website performance information.
5. Cliniko, booking and telehealth links
Belong OT uses Cliniko as its main practice management system. Cliniko may be used for booking, telehealth, consent forms, intake forms, clinical records, client documents, invoices and secure document storage.
When you click from the Belong OT website to Cliniko, Cliniko’s own privacy and cookie practices apply. Please read Cliniko’s privacy information when using Cliniko forms, bookings or telehealth services.
6. Free resources, email updates and optional sign-up
Belong OT may offer free guides, checklists, downloads or email updates.
If you choose to sign up, the website or email platform may use cookies or similar technologies to manage the sign-up process.
Signing up for free resources or email updates is optional. Marketing consent is separate from consent to receive occupational therapy services.
7. Cookie choices and consent
Where the website uses optional cookies, you are asked to accept or manage them. Belong OT asks for consent before using non-essential cookies where consent is required.
- Accept all cookies.
- Reject non-essential cookies.
- Choose which optional cookies to allow.
- Change your cookie choices later, where this function is available.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect how parts of the website work.
8. Cookies used on this website
The exact cookies used on the Belong OT website depend on the final website set-up, booking links, analytics tools, cookie banner, embedded resources and email tools. Belong OT will update this table once the website is live and cookie settings have been confirmed.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [insert cookie name] | Web60 / website provider | Website function and security | Strictly necessary | [insert duration] |
| [insert cookie name] | Cookie banner provider | Stores cookie preferences | Strictly necessary / functionality | [insert duration] |
| [insert cookie name] | Google Analytics or other analytics provider | Website analytics | Analytics | [insert duration] |
| [insert cookie name] | Cliniko | Booking, form or telehealth function | Third-party / functionality | [insert duration] |
| [insert cookie name] | [insert provider] | [insert purpose] | [insert type] | [insert duration] |
9. External links, updates and last reviewed date
The Belong OT website contains links to external websites, such as Cliniko, professional organisations, resources or social media pages. This Cookie Policy applies only to the Belong OT website.
Belong OT may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The most recent version will be available on the Belong OT website or by request.
Last reviewed: []
Belong OT | Cookie Policy | Last reviewed: 23 July 2026
Questions about this policy?
Contact Belong OT if you have a question about cookies, website tracking or how your information is handled.