Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on AlignUK.

Overview

This Cookie Policy explains how AlignUK uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device to help us provide and improve our services.

We are committed to transparency about our use of cookies and respect your privacy choices. You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings.

What Are Cookies?

Definition

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings.

Purpose

Cookies help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and ensuring our services work properly.

Control

You can control cookies through your browser settings. You can delete existing cookies and choose to block future cookies, though this may affect how our website functions.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.

Examples: Authentication cookies, session management, security features

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Examples: Language preferences, quiz progress, theme settings

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Examples: Page views, time spent on site, error tracking

Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by third-party services that we use, such as Google Analytics and authentication providers.

Examples: Google OAuth, analytics services, social media integrations

Cookies We Use

Session Cookies

Name: session_id
Purpose: Maintains your quiz session
Duration: Session only

Name: quiz_progress
Purpose: Saves your quiz progress
Duration: 24 hours

Name: auth_token
Purpose: Authentication for signed-in users
Duration: 30 days

Preference Cookies

Name: theme_preference
Purpose: Remembers your theme choice
Duration: 1 year

Name: language_preference
Purpose: Remembers your language choice
Duration: 1 year

Analytics Cookies

Name: _ga (Google Analytics)
Purpose: Distinguishes unique users
Duration: 2 years

Name: _ga_* (Google Analytics)
Purpose: Session state and analytics
Duration: 2 years

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can delete existing cookies, block future cookies, or set preferences for different types of cookies.

Essential Cookies

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function. Disabling them may prevent you from using certain features.

Third-Party Opt-Out

For third-party cookies (like Google Analytics), you can opt out through the respective service providers' opt-out mechanisms.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or need help managing your preferences, please contact us at privacy@alignuk.com.

Updates to This 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. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Last Updated: 30 August 2025