Cookies policy
This page describes the cookies used on desktop-birchfield.click and how you can manage them.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember preferences and, where allowed, understand how pages are used.
How we use cookies
We use essential cookies to remember your cookie choice and keep basic site functions working. If you accept analytics cookies, we use them to see which pages are visited so we can improve navigation and content. Rejecting analytics cookies does not block access to course information or forms.
Cookies we use
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| birchfield_cookie_consent | Stores whether you accepted or rejected optional cookies | 1 year (localStorage) | Birchfield (first party) |
| birchfield_session | Maintains basic session integrity for form submissions where enabled by the host | Session | Birchfield (first party) |
| _ga / _ga_* | Optional analytics to measure aggregated page visits | Up to 2 years | Google Analytics (only if accepted) |
Managing or disabling cookies
Use Accept or Reject on our banner when it appears. You can also clear site data in your browser settings, which removes the stored consent choice and shows the banner again. Browser controls can block third-party cookies entirely.
Third-party cookies
Analytics cookies from Google load only after acceptance. We do not embed advertising networks on this site.
Impact of disabling
Essential consent storage may reset if you clear localStorage, so the banner can reappear. Disabling analytics only reduces our ability to see aggregate traffic; course pages, campus information, and the enquiry form remain available.
More privacy detail
Personal data handling is described in our privacy notice.