Cookies Policy
Last updated: 21 August 2025
This Cookies Policy (“Policy”) explains how GLACIALNAIL ACADEMY LTD (“Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which describes how we process personal data.
By continuing to browse or use our services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy. You can manage or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They serve a variety of purposes, including:
• Enabling core website functionality (e.g., login, checkout, session management).
• Improving security and fraud prevention.
• Understanding how visitors interact with our website.
• Remembering your preferences and settings.
• Delivering relevant advertising and measuring campaign effectiveness.
Cookies may be set directly by our website (known as first-party cookies) or by third-party providers (known as third-party cookies).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
• Required for the proper functioning of the website.
• Examples: session cookies, authentication cookies, security-related cookies.
• These cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential to providing our services.
2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
• Help us analyze traffic, usage patterns, and website performance.
• Allow us to understand which content is most engaging and where improvements are needed.
• Example tools: Google Analytics or similar platforms.
2.3 Functionality Cookies
• Enable enhanced personalization and convenience.
• Remember your login session, language preference, or custom settings.
• Improve your overall user experience.
2.4 Advertising & Marketing Cookies
• Used to deliver tailored ads and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
• May track browsing activity across websites to build a profile of your interests.
• Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads, Instagram Insights, TikTok Pixel.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party providers whose services we integrate into our website. These may include:
• Payment Providers: Stripe, PayPal (fraud prevention, payment authorization).
• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, Hotjar, or similar services.
• Advertising Platforms: Google, Meta (Facebook, Instagram), TikTok, LinkedIn.
• Email & CRM Tools: Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or similar providers.
We do not control these cookies directly. Third-party providers may use them to collect information about your browsing habits across multiple websites.
4. Cookie Consent and Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
• Accept all cookies – enables all categories, including marketing.
• Reject non-essential cookies – only strictly necessary cookies will remain active.
• Manage preferences – you can choose which categories of cookies to allow.
You may also change or withdraw your consent at any time via:
• The cookie settings on our website;
• Your browser settings (see section 5).
Consent for cookies is logged and stored in accordance with GDPR requirements.
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can manage, block, or delete cookies using your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.
Guides for popular browsers:
• Google Chrome: Manage cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies
• Safari (Apple): Manage cookies
• Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies
For general information about cookies, visit AboutCookies.org.
6. Data Protection and Legal Basis
• The use of strictly necessary cookies is based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional website.
• The use of performance, functionality, and marketing cookies is based on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time.
• Data collected via cookies may qualify as personal data under UK GDPR/ EU GDPR if it can be linked to an identifiable individual.
All cookie-related data is processed in compliance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
📧 glacialnail@gmail.com
🏢 GLACIALNAIL ACADEMY LTD
128 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX, UNITED KINGDOM