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Cookies Policy

Last updated: May 14, 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to remember your actions and preferences over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering information whenever you visit or browse between pages.

How We Use Cookies

Cambridge Youth Finance Academy uses cookies to:

  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Enable essential website functionality
  • Understand how visitors use our website
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Remember form data to improve convenience

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not work without them.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookieConsent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year
sessionID Maintains your session while browsing Session

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
formData Remembers form selections for convenience 30 days
userPrefs Stores user interface preferences 90 days

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's functionality and content.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_analytics Tracks page views and user behavior 2 years
_pageStats Collects statistics about page performance 1 year

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These services help us operate and improve our website. Third-party cookies are governed by the respective third parties' privacy policies.

We ensure that any third-party service we use complies with applicable data protection regulations and only uses cookies for legitimate purposes.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored and respected throughout your browsing session and future visits.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

For instructions on managing cookies in specific browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

Opt-Out Links

You can also opt out of certain cookies through these resources:

  • Your Online Choices
  • Network Advertising Initiative

Impact of Blocking Cookies

Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your experience on our website:

  • Some features may not work correctly
  • You may need to re-enter information more frequently
  • Your preferences may not be remembered
  • The website may load more slowly

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function.

Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them

The duration of each cookie is specified in the tables above.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you don't want your online activity tracked. Our website respects DNT signals and will adjust tracking accordingly where technically feasible.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

Significant changes will be highlighted through our cookie banner or website notices.

More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy and GDPR Information pages.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Cambridge Youth Finance Academy
17 Mill Lane
Cambridge CB2 1RX
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]

Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them:

  • ICO - Cookies and similar technologies
  • All About Cookies

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