COOKIE POLICY

Last Updated: February 2025

This Cookie Policy applies to Grinshill Tech Academy (“we”, “us”, or “our”), a company registered in the United Kingdom. It explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (“Website”) and your rights in relation to their use, in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (“PECR”).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, enhance user experience, and provide analytics and targeted advertising.
Cookies may be:

  • First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting.
  • Third-party cookies: Set by external services used by the website (e.g., analytics, advertising providers).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the operation of our Website. Without these, certain features cannot function.
  • Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us analyse Website usage to improve performance and user experience.
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember user preferences and enhance usability.
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used by third parties to deliver personalised advertisements based on your browsing activity.

A detailed list of the cookies we use can be found in our Cookie Management Tool on our Website.

3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under UK GDPR and PECR, we rely on the following legal bases for processing cookies:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interest (no consent required).
  • Other Cookies (Performance, Functionality, Advertising): Consent is required before use.

You will be prompted to provide consent when first visiting our Website via our Cookie Banner.

4. How to Manage Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences using the following methods:

  • Cookie Consent Manager: Adjust your settings via the Cookie Banner on our Website.
  • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to delete or block cookies. Refer to your browser’s help section for details.
  • Opt-Out Tools: You may opt out of targeted advertising via industry tools such as:

Restricting cookies may impact Website functionality.

5. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use:

  • Web Beacons (Tracking Pixels): Small graphic files used for analytics and email tracking.
  • Local Storage (HTML5): Stores user preferences and enhances functionality.
  • Flash Cookies (LSOs): Used for media content but can be disabled in browser settings.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party services, such as Google Analytics and advertising networks, to place cookies on our Website. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie management tools.
For more details on how Google processes data, visit: Google Privacy & Terms.

7. How Often Do We Update This Policy?

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in regulations or our use of cookies. Any changes will be posted on our Website with the revised date.

8. Contact Us

For any queries regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Grinshill Tech Academy
Unit 31, 3rd Floor, The QUAD, Station Quarter, Ironmasters Way, Overdale, Telford, TF3 4NT, United Kingdom
Email: contact@grinshill.com
For further information about how we process your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.