Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2026

What Are Cookies?

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

ZION ACADEMY Ltd uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website performance, and deliver personalized content and advertisements. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes. Here's an overview of the categories of cookies used on our website:

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples: Session management, security tokens, cookie consent preferences

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our website's performance and user experience.

Examples: Google Analytics cookies that track page views, session duration, and user behavior patterns

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

Examples: Language preferences, region settings, user interface customizations

Marketing/Advertising Cookies

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

Examples: Google Ads cookies for remarketing, conversion tracking, and personalized advertising

Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the specific cookies and tracking technologies used on our website:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year Necessary
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 24 hours Analytics
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute Analytics
_gcl_au Google Ads - conversion tracking and optimization 90 days Marketing
_gcl_aw Google Ads - conversion tracking 90 days Marketing
IDE Google Ads - ad personalization and measurement 2 years Marketing
user_preferences Stores user interface preferences and settings 6 months Functional

Third-Party Services

Our website uses several third-party services that may set their own cookies. These services help us provide better functionality and analyze website performance:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to track sessions and provide insights about how visitors use our website. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy.

Google Ads

We use Google Ads for advertising and remarketing purposes. This service may set cookies to track conversions, optimize ad delivery, and provide personalized advertisements. You can manage your Google Ads preferences at Google Ad Settings.

Google Fonts

Our website uses Google Fonts to display custom typography. When you visit our website, Google may collect usage data to improve their font service. For more information, see Google Fonts Privacy Policy.

Google Consent Mode v2

Our website implements Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to adjust how Google Analytics and Google Ads behave based on your cookie consent choices. This ensures that your privacy preferences are respected while still allowing us to gather essential website performance data.

How It Works

  • When you accept analytics cookies, Google Analytics operates normally with full data collection
  • When you reject analytics cookies, Google Analytics uses privacy-enhanced measurement
  • When you accept marketing cookies, Google Ads can use your data for personalization and remarketing
  • When you reject marketing cookies, Google Ads operates with limited data collection

This approach allows us to respect your privacy choices while maintaining the ability to improve our website and measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts in an aggregated, privacy-conscious manner.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject all non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences by cookie category

Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the cookie preferences link in our website footer
  • Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website
  • Using the cookie management options in your browser settings

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these options in your browser's "Settings," "Tools," or "Preferences" menu. Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:

Disabling Necessary Cookies

Disabling necessary cookies may prevent certain parts of our website from functioning properly, including contact forms, user preferences, and security features.

Disabling Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies won't affect your browsing experience, but it will prevent us from understanding how visitors use our website and making improvements based on user behavior.

Disabling Marketing Cookies

Disabling marketing cookies won't affect website functionality, but you may see less relevant advertisements and we won't be able to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify users of significant changes through our website or email
  • Request new consent if required by law

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and tracking technologies.

Contact Us

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

ZION ACADEMY Ltd
279 Green Lane
London, EC4J 5BV
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 2044002350

Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 18:00

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