Cookies Policy

Understand how our website uses cookies, what types are active, and how you can manage your preferences.

Last Updated: February 10, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how GUIDED SEMINARS LTD ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy applies to all visitors of our website for the Language Learning and AI Skills 2026 educational webinar series.

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions, which improves your browsing experience.

We encourage you to read this policy in full so you understand what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them. For broader data handling practices, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, including remembering your settings, understanding how you navigate the site, and providing usage statistics that help us improve the experience for all visitors.

Cookies can be "session cookies" that are erased when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies" that remain on your device for a defined period or until you manually delete them.

First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the website you are visiting, typically for analytics purposes. On this website, we use both first-party and third-party cookies as described below.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on our website into two main types. Our website does not use advertising cookies, profiling cookies, or retargeting cookies of any kind.

Essential Cookies

Always Active

Essential cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and basic site security. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent_status Stores your cookie consent preferences 12 months
session_id Maintains your session while browsing Session
csrf_token Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks Session

Consent required: No. These cookies are activated automatically as they are essential for website operation.

Analytics Cookies

Requires Consent

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to measure site performance, identify popular content, and improve the overall user experience. These cookies are only activated after you provide your consent through our cookie consent banner.

Cookie Name Purpose Provider Duration
_ga Distinguishes unique visitors Google Analytics 4 2 years
_ga_XXXXXXX Maintains session state Google Analytics 4 2 years
_gid Distinguishes unique visitors Google Analytics 4 24 hours
_gat Throttles request rate Google Analytics 4 1 minute

Consent required: Yes. Analytics cookies are activated only after you click "Accept All" or enable analytics in cookie preferences. Data retention is set to 14 months within Google Analytics.

Cookies We Do NOT Use

Not Active

Our website is strictly educational and does not engage in advertising, profiling, or retargeting activities. The following types of cookies are explicitly not used on this website:

  • Advertising cookies — We do not serve advertisements or use ad-related cookies.
  • Profiling cookies — We do not build behavioral profiles of our visitors for any purpose.
  • Retargeting cookies — We do not track visitors across other websites or serve targeted ads based on browsing behavior.
  • Social media tracking cookies — We do not embed social media tracking pixels or share data with social media platforms.

4. How We Obtain Your Consent

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the screen. This banner provides you with three clear options:

Accept All

Enables essential and analytics cookies.

Reject Non-Essential

Only essential cookies remain active.

Manage Preferences

Choose which cookie categories to enable.

By clicking "Accept All Cookies", you consent to the storing of analytics cookies on your device for measuring traffic and site performance. You may withdraw consent at any time through the cookie preferences panel without affecting the lawfulness of processing that occurred before withdrawal.

If you dismiss the banner without making a choice or click "Reject Non-Essential", only essential cookies required for core website functionality will be active. Analytics cookies will not be loaded until explicit consent is given.

Your cookie preference choice is stored in your browser's local storage for 12 months. After this period, the consent banner will appear again for you to reconfirm your preferences.

5. GDPR and UK GDPR Compliance

Users in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom receive the cookie consent notice in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR. Analytics cookies are activated solely after explicit, informed, freely given consent under GDPR Article 6(1)(a).

Consent is recorded with a timestamp and may be audited upon request. We maintain records of when consent was given or withdrawn to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements.

You may withdraw consent at any time by clicking "Manage cookie preferences" in the website footer, or by clearing cookies via your browser settings. Withdrawal does not affect processing that occurred while consent was valid.

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

In addition to using our cookie consent banner and preferences panel, you can manage cookies directly through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies from websites. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of certain website features.

Here are instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data

If you use a different browser, please consult its documentation or help resources for instructions on managing cookies. Deleting cookies from your browser will also remove your stored consent preferences, which means the consent banner will appear again on your next visit.

7. Google Analytics Details

We use Google Analytics 4, provided by Google LLC, to collect anonymized usage data about how visitors interact with our website. This service helps us understand which pages are most visited, how long users spend on the site, and where users encounter difficulties.

IP anonymization is enabled, meaning your full IP address is never stored by Google Analytics. Data retention within Google Analytics is set to 14 months. After this period, user-level and event-level data associated with cookies is automatically deleted.

Google Analytics cookies are classified as third-party cookies. They are set by Google's analytics servers and are only loaded on our website after you have explicitly consented through our cookie consent banner.

You may opt out of Google Analytics entirely by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google Analytics is governed by Google's Privacy Policy. We do not use Google Analytics data for advertising, remarketing, or any purpose other than understanding aggregate website usage patterns.

8. Data Collected Through Cookies

Cookies on our website may collect the following types of information:

Technical Information

  • Browser type and version
  • Device type and operating system
  • Screen resolution
  • Anonymized IP address

Usage Information

  • Pages visited and time on each page
  • Referring website or source
  • Navigation paths through the site
  • Date and time of visits

This data is collected in aggregate and anonymized form. It is not linked to identifiable individuals and is used solely to improve website performance and user experience. We do not sell, rent, or share cookie data with any third parties beyond the analytics service provider described above.

9. Third-Party Cookies

The only third-party cookies present on this website are those placed by Google Analytics 4 for the purpose of anonymous traffic measurement, as described in Section 7 above. No other third-party services place cookies on your device through our website.

We do not use third-party advertising networks, social media tracking pixels, or any remarketing services. Our website is designed to minimize third-party data collection while still allowing us to understand basic site usage patterns to improve the educational experience we provide.

For information about how Google processes data through its analytics service, you can review Google's privacy practices at their published privacy documentation.

10. Cookie Retention Periods

The following retention periods apply to cookies used on our website:

Cookie Category Retention Period Notes
Essential (session) Duration of browser session Deleted when browser is closed
Essential (consent storage) 12 months Stored in localStorage
Analytics (_ga) Up to 2 years Only with consent; GA4 data retention set to 14 months
Analytics (_gid) 24 hours Renewed on each page view
Analytics (_gat) 1 minute Rate limiting only

11. Your Rights Regarding Cookies

Under applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR and UK GDPR, you have certain rights in relation to cookies and the data they collect:

  • Right to consent: You have the right to choose whether non-essential cookies are placed on your device. We will not activate analytics cookies without your explicit consent.
  • Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking "Manage cookie preferences" in the website footer or by clearing cookies in your browser settings.
  • Right to information: You have the right to be informed about which cookies are used, their purpose, and how long they are stored, all of which is described in this policy.
  • Right to deletion: You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. You may also request deletion of any analytics data associated with your visits by contacting us directly.

If you have questions about your rights or wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided at the bottom of this policy.

12. Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can review and change your cookie preferences at any time using the button below. This will open the cookie preferences panel where you can toggle individual cookie categories on or off.

13. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When significant changes are made, we will notify visitors through a prominent banner on our homepage at least 14 days before the changes take effect.

The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was most recently revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies on our website, please contact us:

GUIDED SEMINARS LTD

61 Forest Road, MANSFIELD, NG21 9DU, United Kingdom
Last Updated: February 10, 2026
Effective Date: February 10, 2026