Updated: November 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Unity College (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how information is collected and processed in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites operate effectively, enhance user experience, and provide useful information to website owners. Some cookies are essential for core website functions, while others support performance, personalisation, and marketing.
2. How We Use Cookies
Unity College uses cookies for a range of purposes:
• Essential Cookies
These cookies are crucial for the basic functioning of our website and cannot be disabled through our systems. They support actions such as security, accessibility, privacy preferences, and form submissions. Without these cookies, certain website features may not operate correctly. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information.
• Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymised data on how visitors interact with our website—for example, which pages are visited and how long users stay on them. This information helps us improve website performance, usability, and content quality. Tools such as Google Analytics may be used in accordance with UK GDPR requirements.
• Functionality Cookies
Functionality cookies allow the website to remember your preferences—such as language choice or display settings—to provide a more tailored and user-friendly experience.
• Advertising & Targeting Cookies
Advertising partners may place these cookies to help create a profile of your interests and show relevant adverts on other websites. They do not store personal information directly but work by identifying your device and browser. If disabled, you may receive less personalised advertising.
3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Unity College processes information collected through cookies under the following lawful bases:
• Consent
We will always request your consent before placing non-essential cookies—such as analytics or targeting cookies—on your device.
• Legitimate Interest
Essential cookies that ensure website security, stability, and core functionality are processed under our legitimate interests. You can adjust or withdraw your consent at any time by changing your browser settings.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website may be set by approved third-party service providers that support services such as analytics, advertising, or social media integration. All third-party partners are required to comply with the UK GDPR and relevant data protection laws.
5. Managing Cookies & Your Choices
You have full control over your cookie preferences. Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the performance and functionality of the website.
For more information about managing cookies, visit:
www.aboutcookies.org
