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Cookies Policy

Last updated: 2 June 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, analyze how you use the site, and improve your experience.

This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve website functionality and performance
  • Keep your session secure when you're logged into the course platform
  • Remember your cookie consent choices

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

Cookie: cookieConsent

Purpose: Remembers your cookie consent preferences

Duration: 1 year

Type: First-party

Cookie: sessionID

Purpose: Maintains your login session on the course platform

Duration: Session (deleted when browser closes)

Type: First-party

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users encounter error messages. This helps us improve website performance.

Cookie: _analytics_id

Purpose: Tracks website usage and visitor behavior

Duration: 2 years

Type: First-party

Cookie: _pageviews

Purpose: Counts page visits and navigation patterns

Duration: 30 days

Type: First-party

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Cookie: preferredLanguage

Purpose: Remembers your language preference

Duration: 1 year

Type: First-party

Cookie: coursePreferences

Purpose: Stores your course viewing preferences

Duration: 6 months

Type: First-party

Third-Party Cookies

We use limited third-party services that may set cookies:

Payment Processing

Our payment processor may set cookies to securely process transactions. These cookies are subject to the third party's privacy policy.

Video Content

Course videos hosted on third-party platforms may set cookies. These are only loaded when you choose to watch a video.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Through Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the button below:

Through Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block all cookies from specific websites
  • Block all third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from all websites
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies will impact your experience on most websites, including ours. Some features may not work properly.

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to:

  • Remember your cookie consent choice
  • Store temporary course progress data
  • Cache course materials for offline access (if you enable this feature)

Local storage data remains on your device until you clear it through your browser settings or until the website removes it.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but we limit our use of tracking technologies as described in this policy.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookies policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.

Significant changes will be communicated through a notice on our website or via email to enrolled course participants.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 42 Woodland View, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 8DG, United Kingdom

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