Short version: We use a small number of cookies to make our website work and to understand how people use it. We ask for your consent before setting any non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences and provide information to website owners.
Cookies are not programs — they cannot execute code or deliver viruses. They simply store small pieces of information that can be read back by the website on your next visit.
Similar technologies (such as local storage, session storage and pixels) serve similar purposes and are also covered by this policy where applicable.
We comply with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR in our use of cookies.
Under PECR, we may set certain cookies without your consent — specifically those that are strictly necessary for our website to function. For all other cookies, we obtain your prior, informed consent through our cookie consent banner before setting them.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the cookie preferences link in our website footer.
These cookies are essential for our website to work. They cannot be switched off. They do not collect information that could be used for marketing.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
session_id | Maintains your session as you browse the site and complete checkout | Session (deleted when you close browser) |
csrf_token | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie consent preferences so we don't ask again | 12 months |
These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
lang_pref | Remembers your language preference if you switch between English and Arabic display modes | 30 days |
course_progress | Saves your lesson progress within our Arabic course app so you can resume where you left off | 90 days |
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve the experience. All data is aggregated and anonymised — we cannot identify you individually.
| Cookie / Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*) | Measures website traffic, page views, session duration and user journeys. IP anonymisation is enabled. | 2 years (_ga); 1 year (_ga_*) |
_gid | Distinguishes between users for Google Analytics sessions | 24 hours |
Note: We currently do not have Google Analytics installed. This section discloses our intended use if we add analytics in the future. We will update our consent banner before enabling any analytics cookies.
When you proceed to payment, our payment processor Stripe sets cookies necessary to process your transaction securely. These are set only if you initiate a payment.
| Cookie / Service | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
Stripe (__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid) | Fraud detection and payment security. Required to process your payment securely. | 1 year / Session |
We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies on our website. If we introduce them in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent before setting them.
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and they are governed by the privacy policies of the relevant third parties:
We do not use Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag or any other advertising tracking on our website.
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can:
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking all cookies may affect how our website functions — in particular, the checkout process may not work correctly if session cookies are blocked.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
We will update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove cookies, or when the law requires us to. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page shows when it was last revised.
If we introduce new non-essential cookies, we will update our consent banner to request your agreement before setting them.
Email: info@gulfbridgeacademy.com
Location: Manchester, UK
ICO Registration: C1917158 — Verify at ico.org.uk
If you believe we are using cookies in a way that does not comply with PECR or UK GDPR, you can also raise a concern with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.