Cookie Policy

Nelson College London – Cookie Policy
Last updated: [insert date]

1. Introduction

At Nelson College London, we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to provide essential functionality, enhance your learning experience, understand how our site is used, and deliver relevant content, including information about our programmes and services.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices you have. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences, improve performance, and measure how visitors interact with our site. Some cookies are set directly by us (first-party), and others by external partners (third-party).

3. Types of cookies we use

• Strictly necessary cookies
  Required for the website to function properly (e.g., log-in sessions, security, accessibility). These cannot be switched off.

• Analytics and performance cookies
  Help us understand how students, staff, and visitors use the website so we can improve navigation, course information pages, and digital resources. These include Google Analytics (Consent Mode v2 enabled).

• Functional cookies
  Enhance your experience by remembering choices such as language, accessibility settings, and video player preferences.

• Advertising and marketing cookies
  Allow us and our partners (such as Google Ads and Meta) to deliver relevant information about Nelson College London courses and events. These cookies may track browsing across different websites and are only used with your consent.

4. Third-party cookies we use

We partner with:

• Google (Google Analytics, Google Ads) – Google Privacy & Terms

• Meta Platforms (Facebook, Instagram Ads) – Meta Privacy Policy

• [Add any other tools if used, e.g., YouTube for video embeds, LinkedIn Ads].

These providers may transfer data outside the UK/EEA. Where this happens, we take appropriate safeguards (such as Standard Contractual Clauses).

5. Consent and control

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that lets you:

• Accept all cookies,

• Reject all non-essential cookies, or

• Manage your preferences by category.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the Cookie Settings link at the bottom of our site.

6. Retention and withdrawal

• Your consent choices will be remembered for [12 months].

• After this period, you will be asked again.

• You may also clear cookies from your browser at any time.

7. Contact us

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
Nelson College London
[Insert contact email/phone]