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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 29/10/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Elevate English GCSE (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on elevateenglishgcse.com (“the Site”).

By continuing to use our Site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Policy — unless you disable them in your browser settings.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website.
They help the website recognise your device and remember your preferences or login information for future visits.

Cookies can also help us analyse how visitors use our Site so we can improve our services.

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2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies to operate effectively and enhance your experience:

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a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly — for example, enabling login, secure payments, and access to protected materials.

Examples include:

  • Session management cookies

  • Security and authentication cookies

You cannot disable these cookies via our consent banner, but you can block them in your browser (which may affect site functionality).

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b. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our Site — such as which pages are most visited, or if any errors occur.
They help us understand and improve the user experience.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics (used to track website traffic)

  • Internal analytics tools

We anonymise your IP address where possible and use aggregated data for reporting.

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c. Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices (such as login details, language, or video playback settings) to provide a more personalised experience.

Examples:

  • Remembering your username or course progress

  • Saving preferred viewing options

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d. Advertising or Marketing Cookies (Optional)

We may use these cookies to show relevant promotions or materials related to our revision services.
They help us measure how effective our ads are and prevent showing the same ad repeatedly.

You can opt out of these cookies via our consent banner or browser settings.

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3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services we use, such as:

  • Google Analytics (website analytics)

  • YouTube or Vimeo (embedded educational videos)

  • Stripe or PayPal (payment security and session management)

These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we recommend reviewing.

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4. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device

  • Delete all cookies

  • Block cookies from specific sites

  • Block all cookies entirely

You can find instructions for your browser here:

  • Google Chrome

  • Mozilla Firefox

  • Safari

  • Microsoft Edge

Please note: blocking cookies may affect your ability to use certain features or access secure areas of our Site.

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5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Site, you’ll see a cookie consent banner.
You can choose to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Manage individual cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer.

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6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.
The updated version will be posted on this page with the revised date at the top.

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7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Policy, please contact us using the contact us section of this site.

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