Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
Types of Cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until deleted
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (with your consent)
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience and improve our services:
Essential Cookies (Required)
- Enable basic website functionality and navigation
- Remember your login status and course progress
- Maintain security and prevent fraudulent activity
- Store your cookie preferences and consent choices
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
- Understand how visitors interact with our website
- Identify popular content and improve user experience
- Monitor website performance and technical issues
- Generate anonymised reports about website usage
Marketing Cookies (Optional)
- Deliver relevant advertisements on other websites
- Track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Personalise marketing content based on your interests
- Prevent you from seeing the same advertisement repeatedly
3. Third-Party Cookies
We work with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies. These include:
Analytics Services
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis and user behaviour insights
- Hotjar: User experience analysis through heatmaps and session recordings
Marketing and Advertising
- Google Ads: Targeted advertising and conversion tracking
- Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and audience building
Educational Tools
- Vimeo: Video hosting for course content delivery
- Typeform: Interactive forms and surveys
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over which cookies you accept. You can manage your preferences through several methods:
Our Cookie Management Tool
- Use the cookie banner that appears on your first visit
- Access cookie settings from the footer of any page
- Change your preferences at any time
- View detailed information about each cookie category
Browser Settings
- Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings
- You can block all cookies, allow only first-party cookies, or delete existing cookies
- Note that blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality
- Each browser has different methods for managing cookies
5. Cookie Categories Explained
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will:
- Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Notify you through a prominent notice on our website
- Request new consent for any additional cookie categories
- Provide clear information about what has changed
7. Contact Information
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
Britain Design Academy
8 Woodlands, Leonard Stanley
Stonehouse GL10 3NW
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 7776 227834