Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Aspire 2 Be uses cookies and similar technologies when
you visit our website.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They
can help websites function correctly, remember preferences and understand how visitors use
the website.
The ICO states that organisations should tell website visitors what cookies are used for and
obtain consent for cookies that are not strictly necessary.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files that a website places on your computer, tablet or mobile device.
They can be used to:
● Make websites function correctly
● Remember preferences
● Improve website performance
● Understand how visitors use a website
● Help improve website content and user experience
Cookies may be first-party cookies, placed by Aspire 2 Be, or third-party cookies, placed by
external services used on our website.
3. Types of Cookies We May Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function properly.
They may support functions such as:
● Website security
● Page navigation
● Form functionality
● Maintaining essential website settings
Because these cookies are necessary for the operation of the website, they may not require
consent where the relevant legal exemption applies.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.
They may provide information such as:
● Number of visitors
● Pages viewed
● How visitors navigate the website
● Time spent on pages
● General website performance
This information can help us improve our website and make it easier to use.
Analytics cookies will only be used where the appropriate consent has been obtained where
required.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies may allow the website to remember choices or preferences made by
visitors.
For example, they may help remember certain settings or improve website functionality.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing or advertising cookies may be used to understand browsing activity and help
deliver or measure relevant advertising.
Aspire 2 Be will only use these cookies where they are actually implemented on the website
and where the appropriate consent is required and has been obtained.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some services incorporated into our website may place cookies or similar technologies on
your device.
These may include services used for:
● Website analytics
● Embedded content
● Maps
● Videos
● Social media features
● Website security
● Other website functionality
Third-party providers may process information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
We recommend reviewing the privacy information provided by any third-party service used
on our website.
5. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we may ask you to choose whether to accept optional
cookies.
You can choose whether to allow non-essential cookies where a consent mechanism is
provided.
You can also change or withdraw your cookie preferences where the website’s cookie
management tool allows this.
The ICO states that consent for non-essential cookies should be actively and clearly given
rather than assumed.
6. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control or delete cookies through their settings.
You can normally:
● Block cookies
● Delete existing cookies
● Allow cookies only from certain websites
● Receive notifications when cookies are being used
Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.
7. Cookies and Children’s Privacy
Aspire 2 Be provides services for children and young people aged 7–17. We take particular
care when handling information relating to children.
Our website is not intended to encourage children to provide unnecessary personal
information.
Where children may access an online service, privacy information and cookie choices should
be presented in a clear and age-appropriate way. The ICO’s Children’s Code also
recommends high privacy settings and clear information for children and parents.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we introduce new functionality, change the cookieswe use or when legal or regulatory requirements change.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Aspire 2 Be
Telephone: 0203 536 4611
Email: referrals@aspires2be.co.uk
Website: https://aspires2be.co.uk