Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to remember your preferences, login details, and other information to improve your browsing experience and to analyze how the website is used.

2. How We Use Cookies

IT ACCOUNTANTS LTD uses cookies on our website to:

• Ensure our website functions properly and securely
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze how our website is used to improve our services
• Understand which pages are most popular
• Provide relevant content and advertisements
• Remember your cookie consent preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submission. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. This information helps us improve how our website works.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and marketing content. They track your browsing habits to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other websites.

Note: We only use marketing cookies with your explicit consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These include:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website will be transmitted to and stored by Google.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please see Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

4.2 Social Media Plugins

Our website may include social media features and widgets that are hosted by third parties. These features may collect your IP address and set cookies to enable the feature to function properly.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either:

• Session cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Decline non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

6.2 Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close the browser

6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome

1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
2. Click "Privacy and security" → "Cookies and other site data"
3. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the menu button → Options
2. Select the "Privacy & Security" panel
3. In the "Cookies and Site Data" section, configure your preferences

Safari

1. Choose Safari → Preferences
2. Click the "Privacy" tab
3. Select your cookie preferences

Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
2. Click "Cookies and site permissions"
3. Click "Cookies and site data"
4. Configure your cookie settings

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• You may need to re-enter information on forms
• Your preferences may not be saved
• Some interactive features may not work
• We may not be able to provide personalized content

8. Cookie Consent for Children

As an educational service provider for children, we take special care regarding cookies:

• We do not use marketing cookies for users under 16 without parental consent
• We only collect essential data necessary for our educational services
• Parents can manage cookie preferences on behalf of their children
• We regularly review our cookie usage to ensure child protection

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify users of significant changes through our website
• Request new consent where required by law

10. Data Protection Rights

Under data protection law, you have rights regarding the personal data collected through cookies:

• Right to access your data
• Right to correct inaccurate data
• Right to delete your data
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

11. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics) may transfer your data outside the UK/EEA. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with data protection law.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

13. Useful Links

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• ICO Guidance on Cookies
• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices