Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 20, 2025

Clap Academy Ltd (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding their use, and how you can manage or withdraw your consent.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They store information about your browsing behaviour and preferences and help improve your experience by remembering settings, enabling core functionality, and personalizing content.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize our cookies into the following groups:

Essential Cookies
These are strictly necessary for our website to function properly. They support key features such as page navigation, secure log-in, session management, and fraud prevention. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate as intended.
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website (e.g., which pages are visited most often). This data is collected in an anonymized form and is used to improve performance and user experience.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences (e.g., language, region, or accessibility settings) and enhance personalization. They may also remember changes you’ve made to customizable areas of the site.

Targeting & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your online activity across websites to help us and our partners deliver personalized ads and content. They also help limit how often you see a particular advertisement and measure campaign effectiveness.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use cookies provided by trusted third-party partners, such as:

Google Analytics (to measure website performance)
Meta/Facebook Pixel (for remarketing)
YouTube (for embedded videos)
Advertising networks (to deliver personalized ads)

Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the providers that set them. We recommend reviewing their policies for details on how your data is used.

4. Your Consent & Cookie Control

Consent on First Visit

When you first visit our site, we will display a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to:

Accept all cookies
Reject all non-essential cookies
Customize your cookie preferences

Your choices will be stored and respected in accordance with applicable law.

Manage Cookies Later

You can withdraw or update your consent at any time by:

Clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link available on our website
Adjusting your browser settings (see below)

Disabling some cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. The following links offer guidance for managing cookies in common browsers:

Please note: If you disable essential cookies, parts of our website may no longer function properly.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be:

Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser. These are typically used for temporary operations like log-ins and navigation.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you on return visits.

7. Data Privacy and Security

We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information unless you voluntarily provide it (e.g., by filling out a contact form). We also do not store sensitive data such as passwords or credit card details in cookies.

Our use of cookies complies with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. Any data collected through cookies is handled securely and in accordance with our [Privacy Notice].

8. Your Rights

As a user, you have the right to:

Withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time
Block cookies through your browser settings
Request further information about how cookies are used on our site

If you have any concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in law, technology, or business practices. We encourage you to review this page regularly. Material changes will be clearly communicated via a banner or email notice, where required.

10. Contact Us

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

Email: info@clapacademy.co.uk
Address: 23 Whitestone Way, Weatherill House Business Centre, New South Quarter, Croydon CR0 4WF