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Cookie Policy
In plain English: Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use essential cookies to make the site work, and only use analytics and marketing cookies if you give us permission. You can change your preferences at any time.
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixel tags, local storage, and session storage. This policy covers all such technologies collectively referred to as "cookies".
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies on www.kinshipway.com to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly and securely
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how visitors use our site (analytics)
- Deliver relevant advertising and measure its effectiveness (only with consent)
- Improve our services based on usage data
3. Types of cookies we use
Essential cookies — Always active
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. Without them, services such as logging in, shopping baskets, or security cannot be provided. They cannot be disabled.
Preference / functional cookies — Optional
These cookies remember your choices (such as language, region, or display preferences) to personalise your experience. Disabling them may affect site functionality.
Analytics cookies — Optional
These cookies (e.g. Google Analytics) help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous data about pages visited, time spent, and errors encountered. This helps us improve the site.
Marketing / advertising cookies — Optional
These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver more relevant advertising. They are placed by our advertising partners and may share information across websites. We only activate these with your explicit consent.
Cookie details
| Cookie name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential | Maintains your login session | Session |
| csrf_token | Essential | Security — prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Essential | Records your cookie preferences | 12 months |
| lang_pref | Functional | Remembers your language preference | 12 months |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users | 24 months |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours |
| _fbp | Marketing | Meta / Facebook advertising pixel | 90 days |
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies and their use is governed by the third party's own privacy and cookie policies. Common third-party providers may include:
- Google Analytics and Google Ads
- Meta (Facebook) Pixel
- LinkedIn Insight Tag
- Hotjar or similar user behaviour tools
- Payment processors (e.g. Stripe)
5. Managing and disabling cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Cookie preference centre
Use our cookie banner (shown on first visit) or our preference centre to accept, decline, or customise cookie categories at any time.
Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies via settings. See your browser's help documentation:
Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Opt-out tools
6. Consent
In accordance with UK GDPR, EU GDPR (the ePrivacy Directive / PECR in the UK), and applicable US state laws, we obtain your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time via our cookie preference centre or by contacting us.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The "last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. Where changes are material, we will notify you via the website or by email.
8. Contact us
Privacy & cookies enquiries — Aquila Altivora LLC (trading as Kinshipway)
Email: privacy@kinshipway.com
30 N Gould St, #51709, Sheridan, WY 82801, USA
Website: www.kinshipway.com
UK GDPR Representative (Article 27):
The Child Development Centre Ltd — support@thechildcentre.com
ICO (UK regulator): ico.org.uk