The School is committed to transparency and user control regarding our use of cookies. Our Cookies Policy outlines how we collect, store, and use cookies to enhance website functionality and user experience. We ensure compliance with UK data protection laws and provide clear options for users to manage their cookie preferences, safeguarding their privacy and choice.
This Policy has been developed in line with the applicable laws, regulations, regulatory advice, and sector best practices, including the following:
Welcome to the Cookies Policy of the London School of Innovation (LSI) (referred to as "LSI," "we," "our," or "us"). This policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (www.lsi-ac.uk) and how you can manage your preferences regarding cookies. Cookies help us provide a better user experience by remembering your preferences and tailoring content to your interests. By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You may manage your cookie preferences through the settings available on our website or by adjusting your browser settings.
Cookies, pixels, and local storage enable us to:
The use of cookies and similar technologies is regulated by several key pieces of legislation in the UK:
To comply with the UK GDPR and PECR, LSI uses the CookieYes consent management platform to obtain user consent for cookies on our website. CookieYes is a tool that provides a cookie banner when you first visit our website, which allows you to choose which categories of cookies you are willing to accept or reject.
How CookieYes Works:
The CookieYes tool ensures that we comply with legal requirements by allowing users to make informed decisions regarding their privacy and consent.
We use different types of cookies on our website, which can generally be categorised as follows:
Below is a list of cookies that we use on our website, categorised by type and with an explanation of their purpose, type, and relevance:
Name
Domain
Path
Expiry
Size
Secure
Type
Purpose
First/Third Party
Strictly Necessary
Cookie Type
Relevance Under Law
_cf_bm
.vimeo.com
/
30 mins
134
Yes
Persistent
Bot management and security
Third Party
Under PECR, essential cookies like this do not require consent as they are vital for security and functionality.
_cfuid
1 year
82
Identifies trusted web traffic
Does not require consent under PECR; necessary to maintain website security.
cf_clearance
161
Protects website from malicious bots
As above, used for security purposes, compliant with PECR without requiring user consent.
f2p_pilot_bucket
Session
10
Used by Vimeo for player experiments
No
Performance
Requires consent under UK GDPR and PECR as it is not essential for the service.
has_logged_in
13
Indicates if a user is logged into Vimeo
Functional
Necessary for maintaining session integrity; PECR compliant without explicit consent.
is_logged_in
Tracks logged-in status for Vimeo users
Similar to above; essential for proper user authentication processes.
language
Stores preferred language settings
User consent needed as it customises the experience based on user preference; PECR applicable.
player
18
Saves user video player settings
Requires user consent under PECR and UK GDPR for saving settings unrelated to essential services.
Void
Internal Vimeo ID
Requires consent as it tracks and identifies users; relevant under PECR.
_ga
.lsi-ac.uk
2 years
30
Google Analytics tracking ID
First Party
Requires consent for user tracking and analytics; covered under PECR and UK GDPR.
_ga_G9T64DKJLC
Google Analytics tracking for user engagement
Consent needed for non-essential data collection, as per PECR and UK GDPR.
cookeyes-consent
170
Stores cookie consent preferences
Necessary to remember user consent preferences; does not require separate consent.
wp-settings-4
55
Stores WordPress user settings
Does not require explicit consent as it is essential for user interface customisation.
wp-settings-time-4
28
Time at which wp-settings-{user} was set
Related to above, necessary for basic website functions, therefore exempt from consent under PECR.
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. These include:
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third parties to understand how they manage your data.
We conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to ensure our use of cookies complies with data protection laws. DPIAs help us identify and mitigate risks associated with cookie usage and protect your privacy.
You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookie settings available on our website. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner giving you the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also change your preferences at any time by clicking on the cookie icon or accessing the settings in your web browser.
Most web browsers allow control of cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, please visit our website for more information.
Cookies, particularly those used for analytics and advertising, may collect personal data such as IP addresses, browsing behaviour, and device information. We take your privacy seriously and ensure that any data collected is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We anonymise data wherever possible and use cookies only for the purposes outlined in this policy.
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights concerning your personal data collected through cookies:
For more information on your rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us using the details provided below.
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or our operations. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. The effective date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last updated.
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
The following metrics will be measured and regularly reviewed as performance indicators for the School to ensure the effectiveness of this policy and associated operations.