1. Introduction
BritSpeak Academy ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at www.britspeakacademy.com (the "Website"). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies, what types of cookies we use, and how you can control them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.
By using our Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our Website.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other devices when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Cookies help website owners understand how users interact with their website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They can also remember your preferences and tailor content to your interests.
There are different types of cookies:
- Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
- First-party cookies: These are set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies: These are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting.
In addition to cookies, we may also use other similar technologies, such as web beacons (transparent pixel images that are placed on web pages to track user activities) and local storage.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, secure areas, and remembering your cookie preferences. The Website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences |
1 year |
| cookie_settings |
Stores your specific cookie settings |
1 year |
| session_id |
Manages user session information |
Session |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable personalized features and functionality. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these functions may not work properly.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| language_preference |
Remembers your preferred language |
1 year |
| user_preferences |
Stores your site preferences |
1 year |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _ga |
Used to distinguish users |
2 years |
| _gid |
Used to distinguish users |
24 hours |
| _gat |
Used to throttle request rate |
1 minute |
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. These cookies can share information with other organizations or advertisers.
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
| _fbp |
Used by Facebook to deliver advertisements |
3 months |
| ads_prefs |
Stores ad preferences |
1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our Website may use services provided by third parties, which may set cookies on your device when you visit our Website. These third parties include:
- Analytics providers (such as Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use our Website.
- Social media platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn) to enable you to share content from our Website.
- Advertising networks to deliver relevant advertisements to you.
These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our Website and other websites. This information may be used to provide analytics and targeted advertisements.
Please note that we do not control the cookies set by these third parties. You can learn more about their practices and opt-out options by visiting their privacy policies and cookie notices.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
5.1 Our Cookie Management Tool
We provide a cookie management tool on our Website that allows you to choose which types of cookies you accept beyond the necessary cookies. You can access this tool by clicking on "Cookie Settings" in the cookie consent banner or in the footer of our Website.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. You can also use the "Help" feature in your browser for more information.
Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, you may not be able to access certain areas or features of our Website, and some services may not function properly.
5.3 Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies through these industry tools:
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we post changes to this policy, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
