Cookies Policy

 CL Consortium Limited (trading as the Charity Learning Consortium)

Last updated: 25th July 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how CL Consortium Limited (trading as the Charity Learning Consortium) (“we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://charitylearning.org.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us remember your preferences, improve site performance, and deliver relevant content.

Types of cookies we use

We use the following types of cookies:

  1. Strictly necessary cookies
    • Essential for the website to function properly.
    • These do not require your consent.
    • Examples: session cookies to maintain logins, security cookies.
  2. Performance and analytics cookies
    • Help us understand how visitors use our site.
    • We use tools like Google Analytics (with IP anonymisation where possible).
    • We require your consent for these.
  3. Functional cookies
    • Enable enhanced features and personalisation (e.g., remembering preferences).
    • May require your consent depending on functionality.
  4. Advertising and targeting cookies
    • May be set by us or third parties to deliver relevant ads.
    • These require your consent.

Cookies we set

Below is a non-exhaustive list of cookies we may use:

Cookie Name

Purpose

Expiry

Type

PHPSESSID

Maintains user session

Session

Strictly necessary

_ga, _gid

Google Analytics tracking

2 years/24h

Analytics (consent)

CookieConsent

Stores cookie consent status

6-12 months

Strictly necessary

We update this list from time to time.

Third-party cookies

We may allow trusted partners (e.g., Google) to set cookies for analytics or advertising. These third parties may combine your data with other information you’ve provided to them or they’ve collected from your use of their services.

For details on how they use your data, see their privacy policies:

  • Google Privacy Policy

Consent and cookie control

When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies. You can:

  • Accept all cookies.
  • Reject non-essential cookies.
  • Manage preferences by category.

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the [“Cookie Settings”] link in the website footer (or similar location).

You can also control cookies via your browser settings:

  • Delete existing cookies.
  • Block all cookies.
  • Allow cookies only from certain sites.

Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact site functionality.

Lawful basis

  • Strictly necessary cookies: Legitimate interests (ensuring website operation).
  • All other cookies: Consent, as per the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time. We’ll post changes on this page and update the “Last updated” date above.

Contact us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies contact:

  • Data Protection Officer: Martin Baker  
  • Email address:  dataprotection@charitylearning.org
  • Postal address: Data Protection Officer, Charity Learning Consortium, Vine House, Selsley Road, North Woodchester, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 5NN
  • Telephone number: 0203 974 1511
  • Website: https://charitylearning.org

Approved by: Martin Baker

Data Protection Officer (CEO & Founder)

Reviewed & Approved: 25 July 2025
Effective Date: 25 July 2025