Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Open UK Study Limited (’we’, ’our’ or ’us’), a company registered in England and Wales under company number 14079914, with registered office at 36 Timms Close, Horsham, England, RH12 4TN, uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.openukstudy.com (the Website).
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect your personal data.
By continuing to use our Website with non-essential cookies enabled, you consent to the placement of those cookies on your device. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time using the controls described below.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to improve your experience and to provide information to the website owner.
We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels and local storage. For simplicity, we refer to all of these as 'cookies’ throughout this policy.
Cookies can be:
- First-party cookies — set directly by us when you visit the Website.
- Third-party cookies — set by third-party services that we use, such as Google or Meta.
- Session cookies — temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- ensure the Website functions correctly and securely;
- remember your language preference and other settings;
- analyse how visitors use the Website so we can improve it;
- measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns;
- deliver relevant content and advertising on this Website and on third-party platforms.
Categories of cookies we use
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 in, filling in forms or setting your privacy preferences. You can configure your browser to block these cookies, but parts of the Website will not work.
Functionality cookies
These cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language choice (Polish or English) or content you have previously viewed.
Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use them to measure traffic, identify popular pages and improve performance.
Marketing and targeting cookies
These cookies are set by us or by third-party advertising partners. They are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on this Website and on other websites. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
Third-party services and cookies we use
We use a number of third-party services that may set cookies or similar technologies on your device. We do not control these cookies — for full details, please refer to each provider’s own privacy and cookies policy.
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Category | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Google Ireland Limited / Google LLC | Measures Website traffic, identifies popular content and helps us understand how visitors use the Website. Data is collected in aggregate form. | Analytics | Privacy policy · Opt-out |
| Google Tag Manager | Google Ireland Limited / Google LLC | Container that allows us to manage and deploy other tags (including analytics and marketing tags). GTM itself does not collect personal data. | Strictly necessary (container) | Privacy policy |
| Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel) | Meta Platforms Ireland Limited | Measures the effectiveness of our advertising on Facebook and Instagram, builds custom and lookalike audiences and enables conversion tracking. | Marketing | Privacy policy · Ad preferences |
| Hotjar | Hotjar Ltd (Malta) | Records anonymised session interactions (mouse movements, clicks, scrolls) and aggregates them into heatmaps so we can improve usability. Hotjar may be used from time to time on selected pages. | Analytics | Privacy policy · Opt-out |
| WordPress / Polylang | Open UK Study Limited (first-party) | Stores essential session information and your language preference (Polish or English). | Strictly necessary / Functionality | — |
| YouTube / Vimeo (embedded video) | Google LLC / Vimeo Inc. | If you play an embedded video on the Website, the video provider may set cookies to measure plays and personalise recommendations. | Marketing / Functionality | YouTube · Vimeo |
The exact list and number of cookies set may vary over time as we add, remove or update services. We aim to keep this policy current — if you notice a discrepancy, please contact us.
Your consent and how to manage cookies
When you first visit the Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that lets you accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies or choose which categories of cookies you wish to enable. Strictly necessary cookies will always be set as they are required for the Website to operate.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link available in the footer of the Website.
You can also manage cookies through your web browser. Most browsers allow you to refuse new cookies, delete existing cookies or notify you when cookies are placed on your device. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
For more general guidance, you may also visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a 'Do Not Track’ (DNT) signal that tells websites you do not want to be tracked. There is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals, so we currently do not respond to them. You can still manage your cookie preferences using the controls described above.
Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. When we make material changes we will take steps to inform you, for example via a notice on the Website. We encourage you to revisit this page periodically.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Open UK Study Limited
- 36 Timms Close, Horsham, England, RH12 4TN
- info@openukstudy.com
- +44 7715 084 683
For complaints about our use of cookies or personal data, you also have the right to contact the UK Information Commissioner’s Office at https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint or by phone on 0303 123 1113.