Cookies are small files or code snippets that a website places on your device to make it work, remember your choices and measure use. This Policy explains how the Portal run by UK International London Beauty School (“the Institute”) uses them. The words “Portal”, “Portfolio Website” and “Visitor” have the meaning given in the Terms and Conditions of Use.
1. Cookies we use
| Type | Examples | Purpose | Your consent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Login session, security token, load balancing | Secure login, moving between pages, keeping the Portal running | Not needed |
| Preference | Theme choice, language, your cookie choice | Remember your settings (your cookie choice is kept for at least 6 months so we do not ask again and again) | Not needed for the cookie choice, otherwise yes |
| Analytics | Page views, device type, visit length | Understand use and fix faults | Required |
| Third-party embeds | Maps, YouTube videos, Instagram or Facebook feeds, WhatsApp chat widget | Show embedded content and tools | Required |
We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.
2. Your choices
A banner on first visit offers “Accept all”, “Reject non-essential” and “Manage”. Non-essential cookies stay off until you accept them. You can change your choice at any time from “Cookie settings” in the footer, and withdrawing is as easy as giving consent. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings. If you block essential cookies, login and some features will not work. If you delete cookies, your saved choices must be set again.
3. Children
We do not use cookies to track or monitor the behaviour of children or to target advertising at them.
4. Do Not Track
Our website does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.
5. Student websites
If a student adds a third-party widget or tracker to their Portfolio Website, the student is responsible for informing Visitors and obtaining any consent needed.
6. Personal data and contact
Cookie data that identifies a person is personal data and is handled under the Privacy Policy. For any question, contact the Data Protection Officer, Adv. Ankit Khatri, at legal@uk-international.in.