Cookie Policy – Blue Water Family Academy Last updated: December 2025 

This Cookie Policy explains how Blue Water Family Academy uses cookies and similar technologies on this website and how you can manage your preferences.  

1. Who We Are Blue Water Family Academy is the data controller responsible for the use of cookies on this website.  Our website and digital services are hosted on the Zenler platform. Zenler acts as a data processor, providing the technical infrastructure through which cookies may be set on our behalf.  

2. What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve performance, and provide information about how the site is used.  Some cookies are essential for the website to operate. Others are optional and are only used with your consent.  

3. Types of Cookies We Use We use the following categories of cookies:  

Session cookies: these are only stored on your computer during your web session and are automatically deleted when you close your browser - they usually store an anonymous session ID allowing you to browse a website without having to log in to each page but they do not collect any personal data from your computer;
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Persistent cookies: a persistent cookie is stored as a file on your computer and it remains there when you close your web browser. The cookie can be read by the website that created it when you visit that website again. We may use persistent cookies for this website Analytics , Google Analytics, Mixpanel Analytics or Segment.io Analytics.

Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as:  Logging into your account  Navigating secure areas of the website  Enrolling in courses or accessing purchased content  These cookies do not store personal information for marketing or tracking purposes.  

Analytics / Performance Cookies (Optional – Consent Required) These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance and usability.  They may collect information such as:  Pages visited  Time spent on the site  Navigation paths  Error messages encountered  We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics. These cookies are only activated after you provide consent.  

Functional Cookies (If Enabled) Functional cookies allow enhanced features and personalisation, such as remembering preferences or settings. If used, they are only activated with consent.  

Marketing / Tracking Cookies (Optional – Consent Required) Marketing cookies may be used to:  Measure the effectiveness of communications  Deliver relevant information about our services  Enable tracking pixels (such as Meta/Facebook) where enabled  These cookies are not placed without your explicit consent.  

4. Third-Party Cookies Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages, such as:  Embedded video platforms (e.g. Vimeo)  Live video or meeting platforms (e.g. Zoom)  Analytics providers (e.g. Google)  Automation or integration tools  These third parties may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review their policies where relevant.  

5. Cookie Consent When you visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner.  Strictly necessary cookies are set automatically.  All other cookies are disabled by default and are only activated if you give consent.  You may accept, reject, or customise your cookie preferences.  You can withdraw or change your consent at any time.  

6. How to Manage or Disable Cookies You can manage cookies in several ways:  Using the cookie consent banner on our website  Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies  Clearing cookies stored on your device  Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.  For browser-specific guidance, visit:  https://www.allaboutcookies.org  

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or how our website operates. The latest version will always be available on this website.  

8. Contact Us If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via the contact or support form on this website.  

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