Cookie Policy

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1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how LS Oxford Language Academy, LDA ("Language Society Oxford", "LSO", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit:

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

By using our websites, you may consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

They help websites function correctly, improve user experience, remember preferences and provide information about how visitors use a website.

Cookies can be:

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

These remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.

3. Why We Use Cookies

Language Society Oxford uses cookies to:

  • Ensure our websites function correctly

  • Remember your preferences

  • Improve website performance

  • Understand how visitors use our websites

  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

  • Improve user experience

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our websites.

They enable core functions such as:

  • Security

  • Page navigation

  • Form submission

  • Session management

These cookies cannot be switched off through our website.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced functionality.

Examples include:

  • Language preferences

  • Cookie preferences

  • Saved settings

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our websites.

The information collected is generally aggregated and anonymous.

These cookies help us:

  • Measure website traffic

  • Identify popular content

  • Improve website performance

  • Improve user experience

Where required by law, these cookies are only used after consent has been obtained.

Advertising and Marketing Cookies

Advertising cookies help us understand the effectiveness of marketing campaigns and display relevant advertisements.

Language Society Oxford may use:

Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel)

Meta Pixel allows us to:

  • Measure advertising performance

  • Understand website activity

  • Improve marketing campaigns

  • Reach people who may be interested in our programmes

Meta may combine information collected through cookies with information held within your Meta account.

For more information, please review Meta's Privacy Policy.

Advertising cookies are only activated after consent has been provided.

5. Third-Party Services

Some third-party services used on our websites may place cookies on your device.

These services may include:

  • Meta (Facebook)

  • Stripe

  • PayPal

  • Zoom

  • Embedded video services (where applicable)

Each provider maintains its own privacy and cookie policies.

We recommend reviewing these policies directly.

6. Managing Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner.

You can:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customise your cookie preferences

You may change your preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on our website.

7. Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies

  • Delete cookies

  • Block cookies

  • Control cookie settings

Information about cookie management can usually be found in your browser's help section.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Legal Basis

Where cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the website, the legal basis for processing is our legitimate interest in operating a secure and functional website.

For analytics, marketing and advertising cookies, the legal basis is your consent under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

You may withdraw consent at any time.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page.

We encourage users to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:

LS Oxford Language Academy, LDA

Rua do Santuário N.º 46
Arões São Romão
4820-762 Fafe
Portugal

Email:info@ls-oxford.de