Cookie Policy
How UK TEFL Institute uses cookies and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites function properly, to improve the user experience, and to provide information to website operators.
Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferred language, font size, and other display preferences. This means you do not have to re-enter information each time you visit or navigate between pages.
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect and use your personal data more broadly.
Last updated: 1 March 2026
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or completing forms. Without these cookies, certain services you have requested cannot be provided.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id |
Maintains your session while browsing the website | Session |
cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months |
lang |
Remembers your preferred language setting | 12 months |
csrf_token |
Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and how visitors navigate the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics: maintains session state | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics: distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics: throttles request rate | 1 minute |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences or the region you are in. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
user_prefs |
Stores display preferences such as font size | 12 months |
recent_courses |
Remembers recently viewed courses | 30 days |
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They do not directly store personal information but work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_fbp |
Facebook: identifies browsers for advertising | 3 months |
_gcl_au |
Google Ads: stores conversion data | 3 months |
3. How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
3.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these in the "Options", "Settings", or "Preferences" menu of your browser. The following links provide instructions for common browsers:
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function as intended, and your user experience may be affected.
3.2 Opt-Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This prevents Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information about your visit with Google Analytics.
3.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to DNT signals, as there is no consistent industry standard for how to respond to such requests.
4. Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies will always be active, as they are required for the basic operation of the website.
By clicking "Accept All" on the cookie banner, you consent to our use of all cookie categories described in this policy. If you click "Reject" or choose to customise your preferences, only strictly necessary cookies will be placed on your device.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, at which point the cookie consent banner will appear again.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that we use to enhance your experience. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them:
- Google Analytics: Google Privacy Policy
- Stripe (Payment Processing): Stripe Privacy Policy
- Facebook Pixel: Meta Privacy Policy
We do not control the cookies set by third parties and cannot access them. Similarly, third parties cannot access the cookies set by UK TEFL Institute.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable law. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
UK TEFL Institute
71-75 Shelton Street, London, WC2H 9JQ
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: +44 20 7946 0958
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.