Cookie Policy
Last updated: September 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings, making subsequent visits easier and the site more useful to you.
How We Use Cookies
Meadow Kestrel uses cookies to:
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Keep you signed in to your learning account
- Remember your course progress
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Improve website performance and user experience
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
- cookieConsent: Stores your cookie preference choice. Duration: 1 year.
- sessionId: Maintains your session when logged in. Duration: Session.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences.
- courseProgress: Remembers your progress in courses. Duration: Persistent.
- videoPosition: Remembers where you stopped in video lessons. Duration: 30 days.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- _ga: Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Duration: 2 years.
- _gid: Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Duration: 24 hours.
- _gat: Google Analytics cookie used to throttle request rate. Duration: 1 minute.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance measurement
- Payment Processors: For secure transaction processing
- Video Hosting: For embedded course video content
Managing Cookies
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can accept or reject non-essential cookies using the buttons provided.
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from particular sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your browser, refer to the help section of your browser or visit:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search and Services > Cookies
Consequences of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:
- Some website features may not function properly
- You may need to log in each time you visit
- Your course progress may not be saved
- Video playback preferences may reset
- The cookie consent banner may reappear on each visit
Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use local storage (a similar technology) to store:
- Your cookie consent preference
- Form data temporarily (to prevent data loss)
- User interface preferences
Local storage can be cleared through your browser settings in the same way as cookies.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. We respect Do Not Track signals and will not track users who have this enabled, except where cookies are strictly necessary for site functionality.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Meadow Kestrel Ltd
47 Thornbury Gardens
Bristol BS8 2QP
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]