Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 22nd July 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Cucumber Academy (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you access or use our website and learning platform (the “Platform”). It also explains how you can manage your cookie preferences at any time.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, pixels, and other methods of storing or accessing information on your device.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Enable essential platform features such as sign-in, security, and session handling
- Support optional functionality you choose to enable (for example, accessibility settings)
- Only if you opt in, understand how the Platform is used so we can improve performance and user experience
3. Your choices
When you first visit the Platform, you will see a cookie banner that lets you accept, reject, or manage optional cookies. You can change your preferences at any time in Cookie settings (if available in the footer or account area). You can also clear cookies using your browser settings. If you clear cookies, you will be asked to choose your preferences again on your next visit.
4. Types of cookies we use
We use the following categories:
- Essential: required for the Platform to function securely (always on).
- Functional: supports optional features such as accessibility (optional).
- Analytics: helps us understand usage to improve the Platform (optional, only enabled if you opt in).
5. Cookies and similar storage we set
The table below lists common cookies and storage items used by the Platform. Some names and durations may vary depending on your browser, device, and whether you are signed in.
| Name | Category | Purpose | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ca_consent | Essential | Stores your cookie preferences so we can remember your choices. | Up to 180 days |
| (auth/session cookies) | Essential | Keeps you signed in and protects the Platform. Names and durations vary depending on authentication configuration. | Session or short period |
| UserWay widget storage | Functional | If enabled, supports accessibility functionality and may store settings to remember your preferences. | Varies |
| (your analytics identifier) | Analytics | If enabled, helps measure usage and performance so we can improve the Platform. Only set after you opt in. | Varies (e.g., session to 180 days) |
6. Third-party services
Some optional features may be provided by third parties (for example, accessibility tools or embedded media). Where a third-party feature is optional and uses cookies or similar technologies, we only load it after you enable the relevant category in Cookie settings.
7. Contact us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:
Cucumber Academy
Email: compliance@cucumber-recruitment.com
Address: Kimada House, 442 Flixton Road, Urmston, Manchester, England, M41 6QT