Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how In My Academy uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our websites and platforms. It also describes your choices regarding cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you access our services. According to guidance from the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), visitors must be informed if cookies are used and must agree to non‑essential cookies. We aim to make our use of cookies clear and transparent so you can make informed decisions.
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small piece of data that a website asks your browser to store on your computer or mobile device. Cookies allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language, font size and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you do not have to keep re‑entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize the cookies we use into the following types:
1.Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our websites to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation, secure login, and protection against fraud. Because these cookies are strictly necessary, we may place them on your device without asking for your consent.
2.Preference or Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our sites to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or third‑party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
3.Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how our websites are used. We use services like Google Analytics to collect aggregate statistics about how visitors use our site. This helps us improve the performance and user experience. These cookies are only set on your device if you provide consent.
4.Advertising and Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertising to you and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may be set through our site by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests. We require your consent before storing or accessing these cookies on your device.
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
Ensure the security, stability and proper functioning of our websites;
Remember your preferences and settings;
Provide personalised content and user experience;
Understand how visitors use our websites in order to make improvements;
Deliver targeted advertising and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
When we use cookies to collect personal data, we do so in accordance with our Privacy Policy and only for the purposes set out there. A privacy notice must explain why personal data is being processed, how long it will be kept and who it will be shared with[2].
Your Choices and Cookie Control
We provide a cookie banner when you first visit our websites, asking whether you accept or reject non‑essential cookies. You can accept all cookies, reject all cookies that are not strictly necessary, or customise your preferences. Once you make a choice, the cookie banner will not appear again unless you clear your browser cookies or adjust settings.
If you change your mind after accepting cookies, you can adjust your browser settings to delete or block cookies. Most browsers allow you to see what cookies you have and delete them on an individual basis, block third‑party cookies, block cookies from specific sites, or block all cookies. Please note that if you disable strictly necessary cookies, our website may not function correctly.
Third‑Party Cookies
Our websites may use third‑party cookies provided by services such as analytics providers (e.g. Google Analytics), payment gateways, video hosting (e.g. YouTube) and social media plugins. These cookies may collect information about your browsing habits across different websites. We do not control these third‑party cookies. Please refer to the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information on how they use cookies and how you can manage their cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements or our practices. We will post the updated policy on our website and indicate the date of the latest revision. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us through the details provided in our Privacy Policy.