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1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files generally stored on your computer to recognise you and facilitate your use during each visit. By using our website you accept the strictly necessary cookies. For other categories (analytics, marketing, functional) we require your explicit consent.
2. Cookie Categories We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always active)
Cookies that are absolutely necessary for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They provide core functions such as session management, security (CSRF token), language and theme preference.
- laravel_session — Session management (browser session)
- XSRF-TOKEN — CSRF security validation (browser session)
- sf_cookie_consent_v1 — Cookie preference record (localStorage, 1 year)
- theme — Light / Dark theme preference (localStorage)
2.2 Analytics Cookies (Consent required)
Measure page views, visit duration and user behaviour anonymously. Help us improve our service. Loaded only after you give consent.
- Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*, _gid) — Traffic analysis (1 day – 2 years)
- Google Tag Manager — Tag management
2.3 Marketing Cookies (Consent required)
Used to show you more relevant ads and measure campaign performance on platforms such as Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel and Google Ads. Loaded only after you give consent.
- _fbp — Meta Pixel visitor identification (90 days)
- _gcl_au — Google Ads conversion tracking (90 days)
2.4 Functional Cookies (Consent required)
Enable additional features such as live chat widgets, embedded video players (YouTube, Vimeo) and map services (Google Maps).
3. Third-Party Cookies and International Transfers
The Company may process your data through cookies and transfer the obtained information to third parties — domestic and international — for analysis purposes. Below are the main third-party service providers we use and links to their data policies:
- Google LLC (Analytics, Ads, Maps) — policies.google.com/privacy
- Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook/Instagram Pixel) — facebook.com/privacy/policy
4. Managing Cookies from Your Browser
If you wish to view our site without cookies collecting your data, you can change your device/browser settings at any time. Please note that if you disable cookies, you may not be able to perform certain operations on our website and some features may not work correctly.
- Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Firefox: support.mozilla.org
- Safari: support.apple.com/HT201265
- Edge: support.microsoft.com
5. Explicit Consent and Withdrawal
The Company will not collect any personal data other than that obtained via cookies unless you give consent. You can withdraw the consent you have given at any time via the panel.
6. Further Information
For more detailed information about the processing of your personal data, please refer to our Personal Data Notice, and for our general data policies, please see our Privacy & Corporate Policies. For any questions, please contact us at info@studyfirstacademy.com.