Cookies Policy
Last updated: 17 June 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our site and improve your experience.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To keep you logged in to your account
- To understand how you interact with our website
- To improve our website functionality and user experience
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not work without them.
- Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
- Security cookies: Help protect against fraudulent activity
- Load balancing cookies: Distribute traffic across servers
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
- Preference cookies: Remember your language and region preferences
- Course progress cookies: Track where you left off in lessons
- User interface cookies: Remember your display preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the way our website works.
- Usage statistics: Track pages visited and time spent on the site
- Performance metrics: Monitor site speed and technical issues
- Conversion tracking: Understand how users find and enroll in courses
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use carefully selected partners who help us provide and improve our services:
Payment Processing
Our payment processors use cookies to securely process transactions and prevent fraud. These cookies are essential for completing course enrollments.
Video Hosting
Our course videos are hosted on third-party platforms that may set cookies to deliver video content efficiently and track playback for technical purposes.
Email Service Providers
When you click links in our emails, cookies may be set to track email campaign effectiveness and improve our communications.
Cookie Duration
We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate through the website.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits and can range from a few days to several years, depending on their purpose.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored for future visits.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies from specific websites
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
- Enable a "Do Not Track" setting
To manage cookies in your browser, look for cookie or privacy settings. Instructions vary by browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Impact of Blocking Cookies
Please note that blocking cookies may affect your experience on our website. Some features may not work properly, and we may not be able to remember your preferences. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save certain preferences and settings on your device. This includes:
- Your cookie consent choice
- Selected course information before enrollment
- Interface preferences for a better user experience
Local storage data remains on your device until you clear it through your browser settings or we programmatically remove it.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We honor legitimate opt-out mechanisms and cookie preferences you set through our cookie banner.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through a notice on our website or via email.
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us at:
[email protected]
23 Clifton Gardens
Bristol BS8 4EH
United Kingdom