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Effective Date: September 2025

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This Cookie Policy explains how BFH GALA uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, please disable them or refrain from using the site.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (such as a computer or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language choices, or the items in your shopping cart) for a certain period of time.

There are two main types of cookies we use:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are erased once you close your browser.

• Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period of time, even after you close your browser.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Specifically, we use cookies to:

• Provide functionality: Such as remembering your preferences or login details during a visit.

• Analyse website usage: To understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it.

• Personalise content: To offer a more tailored experience by providing content that may interest you based on previous behaviour.

• Track marketing performance: To understand the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and improve targeting.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or logging in.

• Example: Session cookies for remembering your preferences during a single browsing session.

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies are used to improve the performance of the website.

• Example: Google Analytics cookies that help track the number of visitors, time spent on the site, and user journeys.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

• Example: Cookies used to remember language preferences or remember you’ve logged in.

Targeting/Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.

• Example: Facebook Pixel or Google Ads cookies that track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

4. Managing Cookies

You have control over the use of cookies. You can adjust your browser settings to accept or refuse cookies. However, please note that if you block or delete certain cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

How to manage cookies in your browser:

• Google Chrome: Google Chrome Cookie Settings

• Mozilla Firefox: Firefox Cookie Settings

• Safari: Safari Cookie Settings

• Microsoft Edge: Microsoft Edge Cookie Settings

Additionally, you can visit Your Online Choices to learn more about how to manage cookies used for online advertising.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We also use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and other advertising and analytics platforms. These third parties may set cookies on your device, and we have no control over these cookies. For more information on how these third parties use cookies, please refer to their own privacy and cookie policies:

• Google Analytics Cookie Policy: Google Analytics Privacy

• Facebook Pixel Cookie Policy: Facebook Privacy Policy

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

Email: [Insert Email Address]
Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
Postal Address: [Insert Address]

Consent to Cookies

By continuing to browse our website, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or by contacting us for assistance.

This Cookie Policy covers all legal requirements for the use of cookies under UK and EU law. It provides the transparency required by GDPR and PECR and informs users of their rights and choices.

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