Cookie Policy
Effective date: (25/03/2026)
This Cookie Policy explains how our website uses cookies and similar technologies on https://thecollegefellowship.com/ It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember user preferences, support security features, and in some cases collect information about how visitors use the website.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies only where necessary for the operation, security, and administration of the website, and to remember user choices where applicable. If non-essential cookies are introduced in the future, they will only be used in accordance with applicable consent requirements.
3. Categories of cookies we may use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot usually be switched off in our systems. They may be used for login, authentication, session management, security, and consent preference storage.
Examples may include:
Login and authentication cookies used when registered users sign in
Session or security-related cookies required for protected areas of the website
Cookies that store cookie consent choices submitted through our cookie banner
Functional Cookies
These cookies may be used to remember user preferences and improve usability. At this time, we do not intentionally use additional functional cookies beyond what is necessary for core website operation, unless otherwise stated.
Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics cookies, including cookies associated with Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited, how users interact with content, and how the website performs. These cookies are not strictly necessary and, where required by applicable law, will only be set after the user has provided valid consent through our cookie banner or consent management tool.
Google Analytics
If enabled, Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, approximate location derived from technical data, device/browser information, and interactions with the website. We use this information to analyze website traffic and improve website performance and user experience. Where required, Google Analytics is configured to respect user consent choices.
Marketing Cookies
We do not currently use advertising or marketing cookies on this website. If such technologies are introduced in the future, this Cookie Policy and the cookie consent settings will be updated accordingly.
4. WordPress and account-related cookies
Because this website is built on WordPress and includes user accounts, some cookies may be set automatically as part of the platform’s core functionality. WordPress commonly uses cookies related to login status, authentication, session handling, and testing whether the browser accepts cookies.
These cookies are generally considered necessary for the secure operation of logged-in areas and user account access.
5. Contact forms
Our contact form is used to transmit user-submitted information to us by email for the purpose of responding to enquiries. We do not currently use the contact form itself to set marketing or analytics cookies, unless this changes in the future and is disclosed accordingly.
6. Consent management
We use a cookie consent banner/plugin to inform users about cookie usage and, where applicable, to collect and store cookie preferences. Users may be able to accept, reject, or manage certain cookie categories through the consent interface provided on the website.
7. How to control cookies
Most web browsers allow users to control cookies through browser settings, including blocking or deleting cookies. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality, including login and access to restricted areas.
Users may also update their cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner.
8. Third-party services
We do not currently use third-party advertising or analytics services that intentionally place non-essential cookies through the website, unless otherwise stated. If third-party services that rely on cookies are added in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated to reflect those services and their purposes.
Google Analytics
If enabled, Google Analytics may collect information such as pages visited, approximate location derived from technical data, device/browser information, and interactions with the website. We use this information to analyze website traffic and improve website performance and user experience. Where required, Google Analytics is configured to respect user consent choices.
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The most current version will always be published on this page with the updated effective date.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or similar technologies, you can contact us at: office@thecollegefellowship.com