Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to the website operator.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser; or
• Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until deleted.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Enable core Platform functionality, including secure login and account access
• Maintain user sessions and protect the security of the Platform
• Process subscriptions and payments securely
• Remember user preferences and settings
• Analyse usage patterns to improve the Platform
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

3. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Platform and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are used to enable core functionality such as authentication, security, and subscription management.

Examples include:

• Authentication and session cookies used to manage secure user login and account access
• Security and infrastructure cookies required to protect the Platform
• Payment-related session cookies used during subscription checkout

These cookies are used on the basis of legitimate interests and contractual necessity, as they are required to provide the services you have requested.

B. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to understand how users interact with the Platform so we can improve performance and user experience. They collect information such as:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on the Platform
• Error messages and technical performance data

Data collected through these cookies is aggregated and used for analytical purposes. Where required by law, these cookies are only placed with your consent.

C. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering user preferences, settings, or choices within your account.

D. Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies may be used to deliver relevant communications or measure the effectiveness of our marketing activities. These cookies are only placed where you have provided explicit consent and may be disabled at any time.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use trusted third-party service providers to support the operation of the Platform, including:

• Authentication and database service providers
• Payment processors for subscription management
• Hosting and infrastructure providers
• Analytics providers to understand Platform usage

These third parties may set cookies when you interact with the Platform. We do not control these cookies directly and recommend reviewing the relevant third-party cookie and privacy policies for further information.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR):

• Strictly necessary cookies are used based on legitimate interests and contractual necessity.
• Non-essential cookies (including analytics, functional, and marketing cookies) are used only with your consent.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit the Platform, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or manage your preferences for non-essential cookies.

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies entirely

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the Platform from functioning correctly.

7. Data Protection and Privacy

Any personal data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, access controls, and security monitoring.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Any updates will be published on the Platform with a revised "Last updated" date. Continued use of the Platform after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

ActusPrep Limited
Email: info@actusprep.com
Website: www.actusprep.com