Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how BeLingual Ltd. uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, remember your preferences, and — where you have consented — enable us to understand how you interact with our site.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information.

  • Session management and authentication
  • Security and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing across servers

Legal basis: Legitimate interests (these cannot be disabled).

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymised information. We use this data to improve our website and services.

  • Page views, session duration, and navigation paths
  • Error reporting and performance monitoring
  • A/B testing and feature analysis

Legal basis: Consent (you can opt out via our cookie banner or browser settings).

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation such as remembering your language preferences or form data.

  • Language or region preferences
  • Saved form inputs
  • Video player preferences

Legal basis: Consent.

2.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set by us or our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other websites. They do not store personal information directly but identify your browser and device uniquely.

  • Retargeting and remarketing campaigns
  • Social media integration and tracking
  • Affiliate tracking

Legal basis: Consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. These include but may not be limited to:

  • Google Analytics — website analytics
  • Google Ads / Meta Pixel — advertising and retargeting
  • Webflow — website hosting and CMS functionality
  • Stripe or other payment processors — secure payment processing
  • Zoom / video conferencing tools — class delivery

These third parties have their own privacy policies and we encourage you to review them.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can choose which categories of cookies to accept.

You can update your preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the 'Cookie Settings' link in the footer of our website;
  • Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies;
  • Using a browser extension that manages cookie consent.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5. Cookie Duration

  • Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a specified period (typically 30 days to 2 years, depending on the cookie).

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers allow you to set a 'Do Not Track' signal. Our website does not currently respond to these signals, but we comply with all applicable UK regulations regarding cookie consent.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The updated date will be shown at the top of this page.

8. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: legal@belingual.com

Olivia Rhye
11 Jan 2022