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This policy explains what cookies and similar tracking technologies we use on Olly English, why we use them, and how you can control them.
Last Updated
July 2026
At a Glance
Consent First
Analytics never runs until you opt in via the cookie banner.
Essential Only by Default
Without consent we only set what sign-in and security require.
No Ad Tracking
We use no advertising networks and no cross-site ad cookies.
Change Anytime
Reopen "Manage Cookies" in the footer to update your choice.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as login status, language, and theme) over a period of time, so you don’t have to re-enter settings every time you visit or navigate between pages.
We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage for performance caching. This policy covers all of these technologies collectively.
We categorise cookies by purpose. Some are essential and cannot be switched off; others require your consent.
These cookies are required for the Platform to function. They cannot be disabled. No consent is needed under UK/EU law because they are essential for a service you have explicitly requested.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
__session | Admin authentication — HMAC-signed session token | 8 hours | Olly English |
cookie-consent-prefs | Stores your cookie preferences (browser local storage) | Until you clear it or change your choice | Olly English |
| Firebase Auth cookies | Maintains your signed-in state via Google Firebase | Session / 1 year |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform — which pages are most visited, where traffic comes from, and how users navigate through exercises. The data is aggregated and does not identify you personally. We only set these cookies with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics | 2 years | |
_ga_* | Session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years | |
| Firebase Analytics | Aggregated usage statistics (exercises completed, session count) | Up to 24 months |
These cookies remember your preferences to provide a more personalised experience. We set these with your consent.
| Cookie / Storage Key | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
theme | Remembers your light/dark mode preference (browser local storage) | Until you clear it | Olly English |
language | Remembers your selected UI language (browser local storage) | Until you clear it | Olly English |
landing_config_cache | Caches landing page content to speed up repeat visits | Session / local storage | Olly English |
We use Cloudflare Turnstile to protect forms from automated abuse. These cookies are part of the challenge mechanism and are necessary to protect the Platform — they do not track you for advertising.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cloudflare Turnstile | Bot and spam detection on sign-in and contact forms | Session | Cloudflare |
Under UK GDPR / EU ePrivacy Directive:
You have several ways to control cookies:
Some cookies are set by third-party services embedded in the Platform. We do not control these cookies — they are governed by the respective third party’s privacy policy:
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to the cookies we use or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Where material changes are made, we will re-display the cookie consent banner so you can review and confirm your preferences.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via our contact page or at info@ollyenglish.com.