Cookies Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and previous actions. Cookies enable websites to function properly and provide a better user experience.
How We Use Cookies
hollow-orca uses cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Maintain functionality across page visits
- Analyze how visitors use our website
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Understand which pages are most valuable to visitors
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as form submission and remembering your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name: | cookieConsent |
| Purpose: | Stores your cookie consent choice |
| Duration: | 365 days |
| Type: | First-party |
Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the website structure and content.
| Cookie Name: | _ga, _gid |
| Purpose: | Google Analytics tracking for visitor statistics |
| Duration: | _ga: 2 years, _gid: 24 hours |
| Type: | Third-party |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering form data temporarily during the enrollment process.
| Cookie Name: | selectedCourse |
| Purpose: | Remembers selected course during enrollment |
| Duration: | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| Type: | First-party |
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save certain preferences and data locally on your device. This includes:
- Cookie consent status
- Form data temporarily during submission
Local storage data persists until explicitly cleared by you or by our website code. It is not transmitted to our servers automatically.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties may include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics sets cookies to help track visitor interactions. The information generated relates to your use of our website and is transmitted to Google's servers. Google uses this data to evaluate your website use, compile reports, and provide related services.
Google may also transfer this information to third parties where required by law or where such third parties process information on Google's behalf. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google.
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit Google Analytics Cookie Usage.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your choice is saved for one year.
Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website to see the banner again
- Using your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Opting out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block only third-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Notify you before a cookie is set
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
Impact of Blocking Cookies
If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Specifically:
- The cookie banner may reappear on every visit
- Form functionality may be limited
- We won't be able to remember your preferences
Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled if you wish to use essential website features.
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to these signals. Our website does not specifically respond to Do Not Track browser signals at this time.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised date.
More Information
For more information about how we protect your privacy, please read our Privacy Policy and GDPR Compliance pages.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
hollow-orca
47 Wellington Street
Leeds LS1 4JE
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]