Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

British Traditions Academy uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website performance, and provide personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences:

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

Marketing and Personalization Cookies

These cookies are used to provide personalized content and measure marketing effectiveness:

How We Use Cookie Information

The information collected through cookies helps us:

Improve Website Performance

• Analyze which pages are most popular
• Identify and fix technical issues
• Optimize loading speeds and functionality
• Test new features and improvements

Enhance User Experience

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Provide personalized content recommendations
• Maintain your login status
• Improve website navigation and design

Educational Services

• Track your course progress
• Recommend relevant learning materials
• Provide personalized learning paths
• Generate completion certificates

Communication

• Send relevant course updates
• Measure email campaign effectiveness
• Provide customer support
• Share cultural insights and news

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner offering these options:

• Accept All: Consent to all cookies including analytics and marketing
• Necessary Only: Accept only essential cookies required for website functionality
• Customize: Choose which categories of cookies to accept

Changing Your Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer
• Using the cookie preference center (accessible on any page)
• Contacting us directly at [email protected]

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View which cookies are stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)

Third-Party Services and Cookies

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand website usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

• Number of visitors and page views
• Time spent on pages
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Device and browser information

Google Analytics data is anonymized and does not identify individual users. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media sharing buttons and embedded content from:

• Facebook: For sharing content and social login
• Twitter: For sharing articles and cultural insights
• LinkedIn: For professional networking and course sharing
• YouTube: For educational videos and virtual experiences

These services may set their own cookies when you interact with their content. Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.

Email Services

We use email service providers to send newsletters and course communications. These services may use tracking pixels to measure email opens and link clicks, helping us improve our communications.

Cookie Security and Data Protection

Security Measures

We implement security measures to protect cookie data:

• Secure Cookies: Sensitive cookies are transmitted only over HTTPS connections
• HttpOnly Flag: Security-sensitive cookies cannot be accessed by client-side scripts
• SameSite Attribute: Cookies are protected against cross-site request forgery attacks
• Regular Audits: We regularly review and update our cookie practices

Data Minimization

We follow data minimization principles:

• Collect only necessary information through cookies
• Use the shortest retention periods possible
• Anonymize or pseudonymize data when possible
• Regularly delete outdated cookie data

International Users and Cookie Laws

European Union (GDPR/ePrivacy)

For EU users, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive:

• Obtain clear consent for non-essential cookies
• Provide detailed information about cookie purposes
• Allow easy withdrawal of consent
• Maintain records of consent

United Kingdom (UK GDPR/PECR)

For UK users, we follow UK GDPR and Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) requirements for cookie consent and data protection.

Other Jurisdictions

We adapt our cookie practices to comply with applicable laws in other jurisdictions where our users are located, including California's CCPA and other regional privacy regulations.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New features or services
• Changes in applicable laws
• Improvements in cookie technology

When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users through our website or email
• Request new consent where required by law
• Provide a summary of key changes

Questions About Cookies

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