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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 3 April 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies help us understand how you use our website, remember your preferences, and improve your overall experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Calculator state preservation

Duration: Session or up to 30 days

Can be disabled: No - required for basic functionality

2.2 Analytics Cookies

Purpose: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Provider: Google Analytics (if implemented)

Information Collected:

  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Browser and device information
  • Geographic location (country/city level)
  • Traffic sources and referrals

Duration: Up to 2 years

Can be disabled: Yes - via browser settings or cookie preferences

2.3 Functionality Cookies

Purpose: Remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.

Examples:

  • Calculator input preferences
  • Dark mode preferences (if applicable)
  • Language settings

Duration: Up to 1 year

Can be disabled: Yes - some features may not work as expected

2.4 Marketing Cookies

Purpose: Track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements.

Current Status: Not currently used on The Qualified Path

If we implement marketing cookies in the future, we will update this policy and request your explicit consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

  • Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance tracking
  • CDN Providers: Content delivery and website performance
  • Font Providers: Web font delivery (e.g., Google Fonts)

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please check the respective privacy policies of these services for more information.

4. How to Control Cookies

4.1 Browser Settings

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

  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies after each session
  • Make exceptions for specific websites

Browser Cookie Settings:

  • • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • • Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

4.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can also use these tools to manage cookies:

  • Google Analytics Opt-out: Browser add-on available from Google
  • Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com
  • Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org/choices

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of The Qualified Path may not function properly:

  • Calculator preferences may not be saved
  • Website analytics will not track your visit
  • Some interactive features may be limited
  • You may need to re-enter information more frequently

Essential cookies are required for basic functionality and cannot be disabled without preventing access to certain features.

6. Updates to This Policy

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

7. Contact Us

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

The Qualified Path

Email: privacy@thequalifiedpath.co.uk

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.