1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

2. How We Use Cookies

GREAT EDUCATION ENGINE LTD uses cookies to:

  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Maintain your session and login status
  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Provide personalized content and recommendations
  • Ensure website security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security and authentication cookies
  • Load balancing cookies
  • Cookie consent preference cookies

Legal Basis: These cookies are essential for website functionality and do not require your consent.

3.2 Functional Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enhance website functionality and personalization.

Examples:

  • Language preference cookies
  • User interface customization
  • Form auto-fill information
  • Accessibility settings

Retention: Typically 1-12 months

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Examples:

  • Page visit tracking
  • Time spent on pages
  • Click tracking and user behavior
  • Error tracking and performance monitoring

Third Parties: We may use Google Analytics (anonymized)

Retention: Up to 24 months

3.4 Marketing Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track marketing effectiveness.

Examples:

  • Advertisement targeting cookies
  • Social media integration cookies
  • Marketing campaign tracking
  • Retargeting and remarketing cookies

Note: We only use marketing cookies with your explicit consent.

Retention: Varies, typically 30 days to 2 years

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

Service Purpose Privacy Policy
Google Analytics Website analytics and performance tracking Google Privacy Policy
Payment Processors Secure payment processing Varies by processor
Social Media Social media integration and sharing Platform-specific policies

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Decline non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

🌐 Chrome

Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data

🦊 Firefox

Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

🧭 Safari

Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

📱 Mobile

Browser settings > Privacy > Cookies

5.3 Opt-Out Links

For specific analytics and advertising cookies, you can opt out directly:

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

⚠️ Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly, including login issues and security problems.

🔧 Functional Cookies

Disabling functional cookies may require you to re-enter preferences and settings on each visit.

📊 Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies won't affect functionality but prevents us from improving the website based on usage data.

7. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different retention periods:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiry date or manual deletion
  • Functional Cookies: Typically 1-12 months
  • Analytics Cookies: Up to 24 months
  • Marketing Cookies: 30 days to 2 years

8. International Data Transfers

Some cookie data may be transferred to countries outside the UK/EU. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Additional security measures for data protection

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR and UK data protection laws, you have rights regarding cookie data:

  • Right to Information: This policy provides information about our cookie use
  • Right to Object: You can object to non-essential cookies
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time
  • Right to Complain: You can lodge complaints with supervisory authorities

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. Updates will be communicated through:

  • Website notifications
  • Email notifications to registered users
  • Updated revision date on this page

11. Contact Information

For questions about our cookie practices, please contact us:

🍪 Cookie Questions?

GREAT EDUCATION ENGINE LTD
Email: [email protected]
Registration Number: 15719569
Address: 420 Essex Road, London, England, N1 3PJ

We're happy to explain our cookie practices and help you manage your preferences.

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

Click the button below to modify your cookie consent at any time: