Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 10, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

Peppy Vistas uses cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve your user experience
  • Provide personalised content and recommendations
  • Analyse website traffic and performance
  • Enable certain website functionality

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

  • Security and authentication
  • Remembering your cookie preferences
  • Basic website navigation
  • Form submission functionality

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest - these cookies are necessary for the basic operation of our website.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information about:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • User journey through the website
  • Error messages encountered
  • Website performance and loading times

Examples: Google Analytics, hotjar

Legal Basis: Consent - you can choose whether to accept these cookies.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance the functionality of our website by remembering your choices and preferences:

  • Language preferences
  • Font size and display preferences
  • Region or country selection
  • Previously viewed content

Legal Basis: Consent - these cookies improve your experience but are not essential.

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track advertising effectiveness:

  • Personalised course recommendations
  • Retargeting advertisements
  • Social media integration
  • Affiliate programme tracking

Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads

Legal Basis: Consent - you have full control over these cookies.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These may include:

Google Analytics

Social Media Platforms

  • Purpose: Social sharing and login functionality
  • Platforms: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
  • Duration: Varies by platform

Payment Processors

  • Purpose: Secure payment processing
  • Providers: Stripe, PayPal
  • Duration: Session-based

5. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They're used for:

  • Maintaining your session while browsing
  • Shopping basket functionality
  • Form data retention

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Common durations:

  • 30 days: User preferences
  • 1 year: Analytics data
  • 2 years: Marketing cookies

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner with options to:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies
  • Necessary Only: Accept only essential cookies
  • Custom Settings: Choose specific cookie categories

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies

Opt-Out Links

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable certain cookies, some website features may not work properly:

  • Necessary Cookies: Website may not function correctly
  • Analytics Cookies: We can't improve the website based on usage data
  • Functional Cookies: You may lose personalised settings
  • Marketing Cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements

8. Mobile Apps and Cookies

Our mobile applications may use similar technologies to cookies, including:

  • Local storage
  • Device identifiers
  • App analytics tools

You can manage these through your device settings.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes by:

  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Displaying a notice on our website
  • Sending an email notification if you're subscribed to our services

10. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Peppy Vistas
7 Birchall St, Liverpool L20 8EX
Phone: +441519333117
Email: [email protected]
Data Protection: [email protected]

11. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy: