Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1st May 2026
This Cookies Policy explains how Footnote Education (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website (“Website”). Our website sells written educational products, allows parents and guardians to book online 1:1 tuition sessions, and provides educational blog content.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, Terms and Conditions and Squarespace’s Cookie Policy.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with:
The UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”)
The Data Protection Act 2018
The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (“PECR”)
By using our Website, you can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner and settings tool.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember preferences, analyse traffic, and support security and marketing activities.
Cookies may be:
Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
First-party cookies – set by our Website
Third-party cookies – set by external providers
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation and security of the Website. They enable core functionality such as:
Shopping basket and checkout functionality
Secure payment processing
User account login
Booking online tuition sessions
Fraud prevention and website security
Saving cookie consent preferences
These cookies do not require consent under UK law.
Functional Cookies
These cookies help improve your experience by remembering preferences and settings, such as:
Preferred language
Accessibility settings
Saved form information
Session preferences for bookings
These cookies are only used where you have provided consent where required.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website so we can improve functionality and content. They may collect information such as:
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Traffic sources
Device and browser information
User interactions with educational resources and blog content
We may use analytics services such as:
Google Analytics
Microsoft Clarity
Similar website analytics providers
Analytics cookies will only be placed on your device if you give consent.
Where possible, we use privacy-enhancing settings such as IP anonymisation.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
We may use marketing cookies to:
Measure advertising effectiveness
Show relevant educational offers
Limit repeated advertisements
Track conversions from adverts or email campaigns
These cookies may be set by third-party advertising or social media providers.
Marketing cookies are only used with your consent.
3. Online Tuition and Third-Party Services
Our website may integrate third-party platforms to provide online tuition sessions, payment processing, video conferencing, scheduling, or customer communications.
Examples may include:
Zoom
Google Meet
Microsoft Teams
Calendly
Stripe
PayPal
These providers may place their own cookies when you use embedded services or complete bookings. We recommend reviewing their individual privacy and cookie policies.
4. Educational Blog and Embedded Content
Our blog may contain embedded content from third parties, including:
YouTube videos
Social media posts
Interactive educational tools
External articles or resources
Embedded content may place cookies on your device, particularly if you are logged into those services.
We will request consent where legally required before non-essential cookies are activated.
5. Lawful Basis for Using Cookies
Under UK GDPR and PECR:
Strictly necessary cookies are used on the basis of legitimate interest and do not require consent.
Analytics, functionality, and marketing cookies are only used where you have given clear, informed consent.
You may withdraw consent at any time.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie settings tool available on the Website.
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Block cookies
Delete existing cookies
Receive alerts before cookies are stored
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality, including purchasing educational products or booking tuition sessions.
Helpful browser guidance can be found at:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Microsoft Edge
Safari
7. International Transfers
Some third-party cookie providers may process personal data outside the United Kingdom.
Where international transfers occur, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
UK International Data Transfer Agreements (IDTAs)
UK Addendum to EU Standard Contractual Clauses
Transfers to countries recognised as providing adequate protection
8. Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for parents, guardians, and adult purchasers. We do not knowingly use non-essential cookies to profile children or conduct behavioural advertising aimed at children.
Parents and guardians booking tuition sessions for minors should review this policy carefully.
9. Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:
Legal requirements
Technology
Our services
Third-party providers
Any updates will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:
Footnote Education
Email: footnoteeducation@gmail.com
If you are unhappy with how your data is handled, you also have the right to complain to the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO):