Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

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

2. How We Use Cookies

Motor Edge Language Academy uses cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Enable social media features
• Support our marketing and advertising efforts

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remember your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

3.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often. This data helps us improve how our website works.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

3.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of our website. Google Privacy Policy

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media features that may set cookies:

• Facebook - Facebook Cookie Policy
• Twitter - Twitter Cookie Policy
• LinkedIn - LinkedIn Cookie Policy

4.3 Payment Processors

When processing payments, our payment partners may set cookies for security and fraud prevention purposes.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

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

5.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Facebook Ad Preferences
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

• Login functionality may be affected
• Preferences and settings may not be saved
• Some interactive features may not work
• Website performance may be reduced

7. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespan:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them
• Secure Cookies: Only transmitted over secure connections

8. Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

9. Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have rights regarding cookies and tracking:

• Right to be informed about cookie usage
• Right to consent to non-essential cookies
• Right to withdraw consent at any time
• Right to access information about cookies

10. Contact Information

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

11. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• ICO Guidance on Cookies
• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices