Cookies Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

How We Use Cookies

arcane-watts uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
• Session Management: Maintains your session as you navigate the site

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your selected programme or form information.

• Form Data: Temporarily stores form selections to improve user experience
• Language Preference: Remembers your preferred language setting

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This information helps us improve the site's functionality and content.

• Page Views: Tracks which pages are visited most frequently
• User Behavior: Helps us understand navigation patterns
• Site Performance: Identifies technical issues or slow-loading pages

Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie preference choice	1 year	Essential
session_id	Maintains your session across pages	Session	Essential
selected_service	Remembers your programme selection	1 day	Functional
_analytics	Tracks site usage for improvements	2 years	Analytics

Third-Party Cookies

We do not use third-party advertising cookies. Any third-party cookies are limited to:

• Analytics services that help us understand site usage
• Payment processing (if applicable, only during transaction)

These third parties are required to handle data in accordance with GDPR and our privacy standards.

Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can:

• Accept: Allow all cookies for full site functionality
• Reject: Block non-essential cookies (some features may be limited)

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting the site, which will display the banner again.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies completely
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

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

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, certain website features may not function properly:

• Your cookie preferences won't be remembered on return visits
• Form selections may not be retained as you navigate
• We won't be able to track site issues or improve user experience based on usage patterns

Essential cookies cannot be disabled without severely limiting site functionality.

Children's Privacy and Cookies

Our website is intended for parents and guardians researching our programmes. We do not knowingly collect cookie data from children. If children access the site, parental supervision is recommended.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. Significant changes will be announced via our website.

Contact Us About Cookies

Questions about our use of cookies can be directed to:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 47 Whiteladies Road, Bristol BS8 2LS, United Kingdom