Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website
Last updated: June 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Master-Leap uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, making it easier to visit again and making the site more useful to you.
Types of Cookies
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
- First-party Cookies: Set directly by our website
- Third-party Cookies: Set by external services we use
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They include:
- Security and authentication cookies
- Session management cookies
- Cookie preference settings
- Load balancing cookies
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest for website functionality
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Page views and user journeys
- Popular content and features
- Website performance and errors
- Device and browser information
Legal Basis: Your consent
Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies enable personalized advertising and marketing:
- Tracking across websites
- Personalized advertisements
- Social media integration
- Marketing campaign effectiveness
Legal Basis: Your consent
3. Specific Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_preferences_set | Remembers your cookie choices | 1 year |
| necessary_cookies | Essential website functionality | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains session state | Session |
Analytics Cookies (if consented)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| analytics_cookies | Tracks analytics consent | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics user identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics session identification | 24 hours |
Marketing Cookies (if consented)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| marketing_cookies | Tracks marketing consent | 1 year |
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel tracking | 3 months |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner with these options:
- Accept All: Consent to all cookie categories
- Necessary Only: Accept only essential cookies
- Custom Settings: Choose specific cookie categories
Update Preferences
Cookie Preference Center
Click the button below to update your cookie preferences at any time:
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
5. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:
Google Analytics (if consented)
- Provides website usage statistics
- Helps improve user experience
- Data shared with Google under their privacy policy
- You can opt-out at: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Social Media Plugins
- Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn sharing buttons
- May set cookies even if not clicked
- Subject to respective platform privacy policies
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies may result in:
- Website functionality issues
- Inability to submit forms
- Loss of security features
- Poor user experience
Analytics Cookies
Disabling analytics cookies means:
- We cannot improve website performance
- Less personalized user experience
- Reduced ability to fix issues
Marketing Cookies
Disabling marketing cookies results in:
- Generic advertising instead of relevant ads
- Repeated display of same advertisements
- Less effective marketing communications
7. Data Retention
Cookie data retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when browser closes
- Preference cookies: 1 year or until changed
- Analytics cookies: Up to 26 months
- Marketing cookies: Up to 13 months
8. International Transfers
Some third-party services may transfer data internationally:
- Google Analytics: Global data processing
- Social media platforms: International servers
- All transfers protected by appropriate safeguards
- Compliance with UK GDPR requirements
9. Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- Access information about cookies we use
- Request deletion of cookie data
- Receive information in a portable format
- Lodge complaints with data protection authorities
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
- Changes in technology or services
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Improvements to our practices
Significant changes will be communicated through website notices or email.
11. Contact Us
For questions about our cookie usage or this policy:
Master-Leap
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 20 7946 0958
Address: 123 Electric Avenue, London EC1V 2NX, United Kingdom
For data protection concerns, you can also contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.