Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Discover & Planner ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our online language learning services.

Our registered office is located at Wellington House, Wellington St, Cardiff CF11 9BE, United Kingdom.

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2.1 Types of Cookies

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Set by our website directly
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services integrated into our website

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience and improve our services:

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled.

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.

4. Third-Party Services

We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics may set cookies to collect information about your use of our website.

For more information: Google Privacy Policy

4.2 Payment Processors

Our payment processors (Stripe, PayPal) may set cookies to facilitate secure payment processing.

4.3 Social Media Platforms

Social media sharing buttons may set cookies from platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

5.2 Cookie Settings

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Using our cookie preference center (available at the bottom of each page)
• Adjusting your browser settings
• Contacting us directly

5.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

6.1 Necessary Cookies

Disabling necessary cookies will prevent core functionality and may make our website unusable.

6.2 Functional Cookies

Disabling functional cookies may result in:

• Loss of personalized settings
• Reduced website functionality
• Need to re-enter preferences on each visit

6.3 Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies won't affect website functionality but will prevent us from:

• Understanding user behavior
• Improving website performance
• Measuring content effectiveness

6.4 Marketing Cookies

Disabling marketing cookies will:

• Prevent personalized advertising
• May result in less relevant ads
• Disable conversion tracking

7. Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different retention periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Short-term cookies: 24 hours to 30 days
• Medium-term cookies: 1 month to 1 year
• Long-term cookies: Up to 2 years

You can manually delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our cookie usage
• New features or services
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Best practice recommendations

We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, providing additional notice.

9. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Under GDPR and UK privacy laws, our legal basis for using cookies is:

• Necessary cookies: Legitimate interest for website functionality
• Functional cookies: Consent (where required) or legitimate interest
• Analytics cookies: Consent
• Marketing cookies: Consent

10. Contact Information

If you have questions about our cookie practices or this policy, please contact us:

11. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• ICO Cookie Guidance
• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out