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Effective date: 1 January 2026

 

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

This section explains how we use cookies and similar technologies in accordance with PECR and UK GDPR.

 

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

They help websites function properly, analyse performance, remember preferences and deliver marketing content.

Cookies may collect:
    •    IP address
    •    Device type
    •    Browser type
    •    Pages visited
    •    Time spent on pages
    •    Referral source

Some cookies process personal data.

 

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories:



(A) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function.

Examples include:
    •    Security cookies
    •    Session management
    •    Login authentication
    •    Payment processing.

Purpose: Enable core website functionality.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest (consent not required under PECR).



(B) Analytical / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.

They may collect:
    •    Traffic data
    •    Page performance
    •    User behaviour metrics.

We may use analytics providers (such as Google Analytics or similar services).

Purpose: Improve website performance and user experience.
Legal basis: Consent.



(C) Functional Cookies

These allow the website to remember:
    •    Login details
    •    User preferences
    •    Course access settings.

Purpose: Enhance usability and personalisation.
Legal basis: Consent (unless strictly necessary).



(D) Marketing / Targeting Cookies

These may be used to:
    •    Deliver relevant advertisements
    •    Measure advertising performance
    •    Retarget website visitors

They may be placed by social media platforms or advertising networks.

Purpose: Personalised advertising and marketing analytics.
Legal basis: Consent.

 

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party providers such as:
    •    Payment processors
    •    Course platforms
    •    Analytics providers
    •    Email marketing platforms
    •    Social media platforms

We do not directly control third-party cookies. Their use is governed by their own privacy policies.

 

How We Obtain Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that:
    •    Clearly explains our use of cookies
    •    Allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies
    •    Provides granular choices (e.g. analytics, marketing)
    •    Does not pre-tick consent boxes.

Non-essential cookies are not placed until you provide affirmative consent.

You may withdraw or adjust consent at any time using our cookie settings link.

 

Duration of Cookies

Cookies may be:
    •    Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
    •    Persistent cookies – remain for a defined period or until deleted

Typical retention ranges from 30 days to 24 months, depending on the provider.

 

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies by:
    •    Using our cookie preference tool
    •    Adjusting your browser settings
    •    Deleting cookies via browser controls

Please note: disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

 

Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns or complaints please contact us:

• By email: brown.studio@outlook.com