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

This Cookie Policy explains how London College of Advanced Studies ("LCAS", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at londoncas.co.uk.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the settings described below.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

• Number of visitors to our site
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How visitors found our website
• General location information (country/city level)

The information collected is anonymous and cannot be used to identify individual users. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing theGoogle Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Session Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. They help us:

• Remember your login status
• Maintain your session while browsing
• Ensure forms work correctly
• Provide security features

Preference Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience:

• Cookie consent preferences
• Language and region settings
• Accessibility preferences
• Form data to prevent loss during navigation

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use to enhance your experience. These may include:

Google Services

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
• Google Fonts: Web fonts for improved typography
• Google Maps: Interactive maps and location services

Social Media

• Social Media Plugins: If you interact with social media buttons or embedded content
• Social Login: If we implement social media login options in the future

These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google Cookie Policy

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. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences

Browser Settings

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

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
• Receive notifications when cookies are set

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Edge

Mobile Devices

For mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser app settings or device privacy settings. The exact steps vary by device and browser.

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

Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may result in:

• Inability to log into your student account
• Forms not working properly
• Loss of security features
• Need to re-enter information repeatedly

Performance and Functional Cookies

Disabling these cookies may result in:

• Less personalized experience
• Need to reset preferences on each visit
• Reduced ability to improve our website
• Some features may not work as expected

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

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Post the updated policy on our website
• Notify you of significant changes through our website or email

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.