Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 22^nd July 2026

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Open College UK Limited uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information.

By continuing to use our website, you agree to our use of cookies where permitted by law. Where required, you will be given the opportunity to accept or manage your cookie preferences through our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your computer, smartphone, tablet or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites recognise your device, remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. They also allow websites to function correctly, provide security features and collect anonymous statistical information about how visitors use the website.

Cookies do not normally contain information that directly identifies you, although they may be linked to information that you have voluntarily provided to us.

How We Use Cookies

Open College UK Limited uses cookies for a number of legitimate purposes, including to:

• ensure our website functions correctly;
• improve website performance and usability;
• remember your preferences where applicable;
• analyse visitor behaviour and website traffic;
• help identify technical issues;
• improve the content and services we provide; and
• measure the effectiveness of our website and online advertising where applicable.

Our aim is to provide visitors with a secure, reliable and user-friendly browsing experience.

Types of Cookies We May Use

Depending upon how you use our website, we may use the following categories of cookies.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functions such as page navigation, website security and, where applicable, the completion of online purchases or enquiries.

Without these cookies, certain parts of the website may not function correctly.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous statistical information.

They allow us to analyse website traffic, identify popular pages and continually improve the performance and usability of our website.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies remember certain choices you make, such as user preferences, where applicable, to improve your experience during future visits.

Advertising Cookies

From time to time, Open College UK Limited may use advertising or marketing cookies if we undertake online advertising campaigns.

These cookies may help measure the effectiveness of advertising or limit the number of times an advertisement is shown.

We do not currently operate third-party marketing campaigns unless specifically stated on our website.

Information Collected Through Cookies

Cookies used on our website may collect information such as:

• pages viewed;
• time spent on pages;
• links clicked;
• browser type;
• operating system;
• device type;
• referring website;
• approximate geographic location;
• website performance information; and
• general visitor behaviour.

Cookies are not used to store sensitive personal information such as payment card details.

Third-Party Services

Our website may use trusted third-party services to help us understand website performance or provide functionality.

These may include services such as Google Analytics or other reputable providers that assist with website management and performance monitoring.

Each third-party provider operates under its own privacy and cookie policies.

Managing Your Cookies

Most internet browsers allow you to manage, restrict or delete cookies through the browser settings.

You can usually choose to:

• accept all cookies;
• reject all cookies;
• delete existing cookies; or
• receive a notification before a cookie is stored.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and prevent some features from working correctly.

For information about managing cookies in your browser, please refer to your browser manufacturer’s help pages.

Browser Information

Most modern browsers provide built-in controls that allow you to manage your cookie preferences.

Instructions are available from the support pages of popular browsers, including:

• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology or the way our website operates.

Any revised version will be published on this page together with the date of the latest revision.

We recommend that you review this Cookie Policy periodically to remain informed about how cookies are used on our website.

Contact us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact Open College UK Limited using the contact details provided on our website or above link on this page.