Cookies Policy 🍪

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how FINANCIAL SEMINARS LTD ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at aiworkshops.info, and what options you have to control or disable them. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides comprehensive information about how we handle your personal data.

We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on this website. Our approach to cookies is straightforward: we use only what is necessary for the website to function properly and to understand how visitors interact with our content. We do not use cookies for advertising, retargeting, or profiling purposes.

FINANCIAL SEMINARS LTD is the data controller responsible for the processing of personal data collected through cookies on this website. Our registered address is Gable Cottage, Park Place, Ashton Keynes, SWINDON, SN6 6NT, United Kingdom. If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach us at [email protected].

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the website operator about how people use their site. Cookies themselves do not contain any personal information that identifies you as an individual, though they may be linked to personal data when combined with other information we collect.

There are several types of cookies, broadly categorized by their purpose and lifespan:

• Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are erased when you close your web browser. They exist only for the duration of your browsing session and help the website remember what you have done on previous pages so you do not have to re-enter information.
• Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They help the website recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences across multiple visits.
• First-party cookies: These cookies are set by the website you are visiting directly. Only that website can read them. Our essential and preference cookies fall into this category.
• Third-party cookies: These cookies are placed by a domain other than the website you are visiting. Analytics tools, for example, may place third-party cookies to collect usage data across websites.

In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as localStorage, which is a web storage mechanism that allows websites to store data locally within the user's browser. We use localStorage to remember your cookie consent preference so that you are not asked to accept or decline cookies every time you visit our website.

3. Cookies We Use

We use a limited number of cookies on this website, organized into two categories: essential (technical) cookies and analytics cookies. Below is a detailed breakdown of each category and the specific cookies or storage mechanisms involved.

4. Cookies We Do Not Use

We want to be completely clear about what we do not do with cookies. The following types of cookies are not used on this website under any circumstances:

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies. When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom right of the screen. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies through this banner. Your choice is remembered using localStorage so you will not be asked again on subsequent visits.

In addition to our cookie banner, you can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies individually or in bulk. Below are links and instructions for the most common browsers:

• Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data. From here, you can block third-party cookies, clear existing cookies, and manage site-specific permissions.
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers Enhanced Tracking Protection modes (Standard, Strict, Custom) that control which cookies are allowed.
• Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy. Safari blocks cross-site tracking by default. You can also manage website data to remove specific cookies.
• Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and Delete Cookies and Site Data. Edge allows you to block third-party cookies and clear existing stored data.

Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your experience on this website and other websites you visit. Essential cookies are necessary for the site to function, and disabling them may prevent certain features from working correctly.

To specifically opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which is available for all major browsers. This add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing visit activity data with Google Analytics.

6. Your Cookie Settings

Use the controls below to customize which categories of cookies you allow on this website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function.

7. Third-Party Cookies

The only third-party service that may set cookies on our website is Google Analytics, which is operated by Google LLC. Google processes data collected through its analytics cookies according to its own privacy policy. Google is headquartered in the United States, and data transfers from the European Economic Area (EEA) to Google are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses as approved by the European Commission.

We have configured Google Analytics with the following privacy-protective settings:

• IP anonymization is enabled, which masks the last octet of your IP address before storage
• Data sharing with other Google products is disabled
• Demographic and interest reporting is turned off
• Analytics data is automatically deleted after 14 months

We do not use any other third-party cookies, pixels, beacons, or tracking scripts. There are no social media plugins, embedded videos from third-party platforms, or external widgets that could place additional cookies on your device when visiting our website.

8. Cookie Duration and Retention

The duration for which cookies remain on your device depends on the type of cookie:

We review our cookie usage periodically to ensure that no unnecessary cookies are being set and that retention periods remain appropriate. If we add new cookies or change existing retention periods in the future, we will update this policy and notify users through the updated date at the top of this page.

9. Consent and Legal Basis

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK GDPR, the legal basis for setting cookies depends on the category of cookie:

• Essential cookies: Processed under Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). These cookies are necessary for the website to function, and our legitimate interest in providing a functioning website outweighs any minimal impact on your privacy. You cannot opt out of essential cookies.
• Analytics cookies: Processed under Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). Analytics cookies are only placed after you actively consent through our cookie banner. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies, adjusting the settings on this page, or using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), consent is also required for non-essential cookies. Our cookie banner meets this requirement by providing clear information about what analytics cookies do and giving you the option to accept or decline them before they are set.

10. Children's Privacy

This website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children through cookies or any other mechanism. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided data to us or that cookies have been set on a device used primarily by a child, please contact us at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete the relevant data and cookies.

For visitors under 16 who access the website with parental permission, we recommend that parents configure the browser's cookie settings appropriately and review this policy together with their child to explain what cookies are and how they work.

11. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or applicable regulations. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If we make significant changes that affect how cookies are used or the types of cookies we employ, we will reset the cookie consent banner so that you can review and accept or decline the updated cookie categories.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices. Material changes will take effect no sooner than 14 days after the updated policy is posted on this website.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, our use of cookies, or if you wish to exercise any of your data rights in relation to cookie data, please contact us: