Last updated: 14 January 2026
About Cookies: This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website, and how you can control them. We use cookies to improve your experience and deliver relevant advertising, including through Google Ads.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" (set by a different website, often for advertising or analytics purposes).
Creative Writing Course uses cookies for several purposes:
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure access to your account, and form submission. Without these cookies, some services cannot be provided.
Examples:
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for website functionality)
Can be disabled: No (without these, the site won't work properly)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and courses.
Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to track website usage and visitor behaviour. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about your visits, including pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation paths. This data is aggregated and anonymised.
Information Collected:
Legal Basis: Consent
Can be disabled: Yes (through our cookie banner or browser settings)
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. They track your browsing activity across different websites.
Critical Information: We use Google Ads to promote our courses. When you interact with our Google Ads advertisements or visit our website after clicking an ad, Google sets cookies on your device. These cookies enable:
Data Collected Through Google Ads Cookies:
Google's Use of Data: Google processes this data according to their own privacy policy. Google may combine data from our ads with data from other advertisers to create interest profiles. For more information, visit Google's Privacy Policy at policies.google.com/privacy.
Legal Basis: Consent
Can be disabled: Yes (see "Managing Your Cookie Preferences" below)
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalised experience.
Examples:
Legal Basis: Consent or legitimate interest
Can be disabled: Yes
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookieConsent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 90 days | Advertising |
| _gac_* | Google Ads - campaign attribution | 90 days | Advertising |
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings in your browser or by contacting us.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
For guidance on managing cookies in popular browsers:
To opt out of personalised advertising from Google:
Note that opting out of advertising cookies means you'll still see ads, but they won't be tailored to your interests.
If you choose to disable cookies:
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies:
We have no control over these third-party cookies and encourage you to review their policies directly.
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through a prominent notice on our website.
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