Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 19 February 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Creative Writing Retreats Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including navigation and access to secure areas
Performance Cookies: Collect information about how visitors use our website to help us improve its functionality
Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced features
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behaviour and measure website performance

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

Session management cookies
Security cookies to authenticate users
Load balancing cookies

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information. We may use:

Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and usage patterns
Performance monitoring tools to identify technical issues

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as:

Remembering your preferences and settings
Storing your course interests
Maintaining your login status

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on our website, including:

Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance measurement
Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
Content Delivery Networks: For faster content delivery

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

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

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

Browser-Specific Instructions

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

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Network Advertising Initiative: Visit www.networkadvertising.org/choices

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies:

Some parts of our website may not function properly
You may not be able to access certain features or services
Your user experience may be affected
You may need to manually adjust preferences each time you visit

7. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect personal data. The use of such data is governed by our Privacy Policy and complies with UK GDPR requirements.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

9. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

www.allaboutcookies.org
www.youronlinechoices.eu (for EU/UK visitors)
Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Creative Writing Retreats Ltd
47 Bloomsbury Square
London WC1A 2RA
United Kingdom
Email: hello@creativewritingretreats.co.uk
Tel: +44 20 7946 8352