1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site. Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information on their own, but they can be linked to the personal data we hold about you.
2. How We Use Cookies
Find Your Tutor uses cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly and securely.
- Remember your login session so you don’t have to sign in repeatedly.
- Understand how visitors use our platform (pages visited, time spent, etc.).
- Improve our services based on usage patterns.
- Show relevant advertising on third-party platforms (only with your consent).
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
| _session | Essential | Keeps you logged in during your visit | Session |
| _ga, _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics – tracks page visits and usage | 2 years / 24 hrs |
| cookie_consent | Preference | Remembers your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
| _fbp | Marketing | Facebook Pixel – tracks visits for ad purposes | 3 months |
Note: The above list may be updated from time to time as we add or remove third-party services.
4. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for our website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work as a result.
5. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the platform experience. The data collected is anonymised and aggregated. Google Analytics cookies will only be set with your consent.
You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
6. Marketing Cookies
If you consent, we may use marketing cookies (such as the Facebook Pixel) to understand the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies track your visits across websites and may be used to show you relevant ads. You can opt out at any time through your cookie preferences.
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences.
You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
8. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services such as Google, Facebook, or payment providers. We do not control these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third-party privacy policies for more information.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The most current version will always be available on our website with the effective date shown at the top.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: contact@findyourtutor.co.uk
WhatsApp: +44 1442 780307
