Cookie Policy for The AI Advantage Academy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how AI Advantage Academy uses cookies and similar technologies on aiadvantageacademy.co.uk. It sets out what these technologies are, why we use them, and your choices regarding their use. For more information about how we handle personal data, please see our Data Protection Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or pages viewed. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first‑party cookies) or by third‑party services integrated into the site.
Why we use cookies
We use cookies to:
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Provide core functions of the site, such as page navigation and security. These cookies are essential and do not require your consent.
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Analyse how visitors use our site so we can measure and improve its performance. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. These cookies are non‑essential and we only set them when you give consent through our cookie banner.
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Remember your cookie preferences for future visits.
We do not use cookies for advertising, profiling or remarketing.
Cookies we use
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
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_ga |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users to collect information about how visitors use our site. | 2 years | Analytics |
_gid |
Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for statistical reporting. | 24 hours | Analytics |
_gat or _ga_<container-id> |
Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to limit data collection. | 1 minute | Analytics |
cookie_preferences |
AI Advantage Academy | Stores your cookie consent preferences. | 6 months | Essential |
Please note that cookie names and durations may change if we update our analytics or consent tools. We will update this policy accordingly.
Legal basis
For strictly necessary cookies, the legal basis is our legitimate interests in operating our website. For analytics cookies, the legal basis is your consent in accordance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations. We do not place non‑essential cookies on your device unless you choose to accept them. If the Data (Use and Access) Act’s “statistics” exemption comes into force, we may rely on it for first‑party analytics cookies used purely to improve our service, but we will continue to give you clear information and a way to opt out.
Managing cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
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Cookie banner: When you visit our site, a banner allows you to accept or reject analytics cookies. Your selection will be stored in a cookie on your device.
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Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to view, delete and block cookies. See your browser’s help section for instructions.
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Google opt‑out: You can install a browser add‑on from Google to prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics.
If you disable cookies, some features of the site may not function as intended, but essential services will remain available.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or legal requirements. Any updates will be published on this page.
Contact
For questions about this policy, please contact emma@aiadvantageacademy.co.uk.