Privacy Policy

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: March 3, 2025

Last Updated: March 3, 2025

Welcome to Courseline.org (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://courseline.org/ (the “Website”).

By continuing to browse our Website, you agree to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time (see Section 5: Managing Cookies).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain functionalities.

Cookies can be categorized as:

  • First-Party Cookies – Set by our Website.
  • Third-Party Cookies – Set by external services (e.g., analytics and advertising platforms).
  • Session Cookies – Temporary and deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies – Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our Website:

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the Website to function properly. Without them, certain features may not work.

🔹 Examples:

  • Remembering login credentials
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Enabling core website functionality

📌 Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest (UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance user experience by remembering your preferences.

🔹 Examples:

  • Remembering language and region settings
  • Storing course progress and preferences

📌 Legal Basis: Consent (UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

2.3 Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Website, enabling us to improve its performance.

🔹 Examples:

  • Google Analytics (measuring visitor activity)
  • Heatmaps and session recording tools

📌 Legal Basis: Consent (UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

2.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies track browsing behaviour to provide relevant advertisements.

🔹 Examples:

  • Google Ads and Facebook Pixel for targeted ads
  • Retargeting and remarketing campaigns

📌 Legal Basis: Consent (UK GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

3. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party service providers that may place cookies on your device. These providers include:

Provider
Purpose
More Information

Google Analytics

Website analytics

Google Privacy Policy

Facebook Pixel

Ad targeting & tracking

Stripe / PayPal

Payment processing

These third-party services have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them.

4. How Long Do Cookies Stay on My Device?

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary:

Cookie Type
Duration

Session Cookies

Deleted when you close your browser

Persistent Cookies
Remain for up to 12 months or until manually deleted

5. Managing Cookies

You can accept, reject, or customize cookies using the cookie banner on our Website. Additionally, you can manage cookies through your browser settings:

🔹 Google Chrome: Manage cookies
🔹 Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies
🔹 Safari: Manage cookies
🔹 Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies

📌 Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
✅ Withdraw consent for cookies at any time.
✅ Request access to personal data collected through cookies.
✅ Request deletion of cookie-related personal data.

To exercise your rights, contact us at info@courseline.org

If you have concerns, you can also contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):
🌍 Website: https://ico.org.uk
📞 Helpline: 0303 123 1113

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, we will notify you via email or on the Website.

📅 Last Updated: March 3, 2025

8. Contact Us

For questions about our Cookie Policy, contact us at:

📧 Email: info@courseline.org
🌍 Website: https://courseline.org
📍 Address: 71-75 Shelton Street Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom.