Cookies Policy

This policy explains how CotswoltechAI Financial Education Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By continuing to use our site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, from remembering your preferences to helping us understand how visitors interact with our site. Cookies do not typically contain personal information that directly identifies you, but they may be linked to personal data we hold about you.

Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise cookies based on their purpose and duration:

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 correctly without them.

• Cookie consent: Remembers your cookie preferences so we do not ask you repeatedly
• Security: Helps protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
• Session management: Maintains your session while you navigate the site

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information about pages visited, time spent on site, and any errors encountered. This data helps us improve our website and your experience. All information is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

• Page views: Tracks which pages are most visited to help us prioritise content improvements
• Traffic sources: Shows how visitors found our website
• User journey: Helps us understand how people navigate through the site

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing activity to help us deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

• Advertising effectiveness: Measures how well our advertisements perform
• Retargeting: May be used to show relevant advertisements on other websites
• Conversion tracking: Helps us understand which marketing efforts lead to enquiries

Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

• Session cookies: These are temporary and deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Our persistent cookies typically last between 30 days and 2 years depending on their purpose

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the use of these cookies and cannot access them. The third parties set their own cookies according to their own privacy policies. Third parties that may set cookies on our site include:

• Analytics providers to measure website performance
• Advertising networks for marketing purposes
• Social media platforms if you interact with embedded content

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over which cookies are stored on your device:

Using Our Cookie Settings

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. You can change these settings at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the banner or footer.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the "Privacy" or "Security" section of your browser preferences. Options usually include:

• Blocking all cookies
• Blocking only third-party cookies
• Deleting cookies when you close the browser
• Receiving a notification before a cookie is stored

Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect website functionality. For example, if you block necessary cookies, some features may not work as intended.

Browser-Specific Instructions

For detailed guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, please refer to your browser's help documentation or settings menu. Common browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera, each with their own cookie management interfaces.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals your preference not to be tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals but continue to monitor developments in this area.

Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides details about the specific cookies used on our website:

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookies policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make changes, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Further Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. For information about your rights under data protection law, please see our GDPR page.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

CotswoltechAI Financial Education Ltd
14 Market Square
Cirencester, GL7 2NW
Email: [email protected]