Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Basildon Construction Academy, operated by Basildon Council (“we”, “our”, or “us”), uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://basildonconstructionacademy.com.
We use cookies to ensure our website works properly, to improve user experience, and to help us understand how visitors use our site.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the CookieYes consent banner that appears on our website.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website.
They help websites remember your actions and preferences — such as login details, language, or display settings — so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you visit.
Cookies can be:
Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: stored until they expire or are deleted manually.
First-party cookies: set by our website.
Third-party cookies: set by other websites or services (like Google Analytics).
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the website to function properly (e.g. remembering consent choices, enabling security features). | CookieYes consent cookies |
| Performance / Analytics | To understand how visitors interact with our site, so we can improve functionality and user experience. | Google Analytics (if enabled) |
| Functional | To remember user preferences and settings. | Language or accessibility preferences |
| Unclassified | Cookies that are in the process of being analysed and categorised. | — |
We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes.
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you visit our website, the CookieYes banner will ask you to accept, reject, or customise your cookie preferences.
You can change your consent or withdraw it at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the website footer (or reopening the banner).
You can also manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings:
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services to improve performance or provide analytics (e.g. Google).
These third parties may collect data outside of our control. For full details on their practices, please review their respective privacy and cookie policies.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in cookie use or legal requirements.
Please check this page periodically for the latest version.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how cookies are used on our website, please contact:
📧 [email protected]
Basildon Construction Academy
Operated by Basildon Council
Website: https://basildonconstructionacademy.com