Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Inferaq Academy

Last updated: [Insert date]

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Inferaq Academy (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://inferaq.academy (the “Website”).

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal data more broadly. We are committed to complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

By continuing to use our Website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you manage or disable them.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites:

• Function correctly

• Remember your preferences

• Improve performance and user experience

• Analyse how users interact with content

Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored for a set period).

3. Types of Cookies We Use 3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable:

• Secure login and authentication

• Navigation across pages

• Access to protected areas (e.g. learning dashboards)

• Security and fraud prevention

These cookies cannot be disabled as the Website would not function correctly without them.

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website, such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• Error messages encountered

• Traffic sources

This information is aggregated and anonymous and helps us improve site performance and content.

Examples may include:

• Google Analytics or similar tools

3.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the Website to:

• Remember your preferences (e.g. language, region)

• Save login details (where selected)

• Enhance personalisation

Disabling these may reduce the quality of your experience.

3.4 Marketing & Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to:

• Deliver relevant adverts or promotions

• Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns

• Limit how often you see an advertisement

Marketing cookies are used only with your explicit consent.

4. Cookies Used on This Website

The cookies we use may include:

Actual cookies may vary depending on platform updates.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by trusted third parties, such as:

• Analytics providers

• Payment processors

• Learning management or hosting providers

These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under UK GDPR and PECR:

• Essential cookies are used based on legitimate interest

• Non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) require your consent

You can withdraw consent at any time.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or disable cookies by:

• Using the cookie consent banner on our Website

• Adjusting your browser settings

• Deleting cookies already stored on your device

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.

8. Cookies in Our Progressive Web App (PWA)

Our Website may operate as a Progressive Web App (PWA). Cookies may be used to:

• Enable offline functionality

• Improve performance

• Support secure authentication

These cookies remain subject to this Cookie Policy.

9. Data Protection & Privacy

Any personal data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and UK data protection laws.

We do not use cookies to:

• Identify you personally without consent

• Sell or trade personal data

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Legal changes

• Website updates

• New technologies

Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

11. Contact Us

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

Inferaq Academy
📧 info@inferaq.academy
🌐 https://inferaq.academy