Cookie Policy
Black & White Academy Ltd — Company No. 15762031
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What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the website owners.
This policy explains how Black & White Academy Ltd uses cookies on blackandwhiteacademy.co.uk, what data they collect, and how you can control them.
We comply with the UK GDPR, the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), and the Data Protection Act 2018. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
Cookies We Use
We categorise our cookies into three groups based on their purpose.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core features such as security, session management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the site cannot function properly without them.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | Maintains your login session across pages | Session | Black & White Academy |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | Black & White Academy |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | Black & White Academy |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the site experience over time. No personally identifiable information is collected.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Distinguishes users within a 24-hour period | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites in order to display relevant and engaging advertisements. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use. Declining these cookies will not affect your ability to use the site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver and measure advertisements | 3 months | Meta (Facebook) |
| ads/ga-audiences | Used by Google AdWords to re-engage visitors | Session | Google Ads |
| IDE | Used by Google DoubleClick to record ad interactions | 1 year | Google DoubleClick |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time by visiting tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. For advertising cookies, visit youronlinechoices.eu or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Your Rights (UK GDPR)
Under UK GDPR you have the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing of your personal data. You also have the right to object to processing and to data portability where applicable.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at info@blackandwhiteacademy.co.uk or write to us at our registered address.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Black & White Academy Ltd · Company No. 15762031 · Registered in England & Wales
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