1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Brit Academic (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It outlines what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can control their use.
By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you choose to disable them through your browser or our cookie consent tool.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed 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 the site owners.
Cookies can be:
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Session cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser.
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Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are deleted manually.
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First-party cookies: Set by the website you’re visiting.
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Third-party cookies: Set by other domains (e.g., analytics or advertising services).
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. They allow you to:
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Navigate the site
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Use secure areas
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Submit forms
Without these cookies, some services on our site may not function correctly.
Analytical/Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information such as:
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Pages visited
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Time spent on pages
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Errors encountered
We use tools like Google Analytics to gather this data, which helps us improve website functionality and performance.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences (such as language or location) to enhance your experience on our site.
Marketing and Tracking Cookies
We may use these cookies to:
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Deliver relevant advertisements
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Track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
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Understand your browsing habits
These may be set by third-party services such as Google, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may include content and services from third parties (e.g., video content, social media plugins, advertising networks). These providers may use cookies independently of us.
Please review the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information on how they use your data:
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Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/policy/cookies
5. Your Consent and Cookie Control
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie consent banner asking for your permission to use non-essential cookies. You can:
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Accept all cookies
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Decline non-essential cookies
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Customise your preferences
You can also manage your cookie settings at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Here are links for popular browsers:
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Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
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Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on our website, please contact us at:
Brit Academic
Wood House, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 5NQ
Email: info@britacademic.co.uk