Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 2025

This Cookie Policy ("Policy") explains how Hedgetide Limited ("the/our Company," "we," "us," or "our"), an education company, uses cookies and similar technologies on our website ("Site"), and platforms where applicable, to offer on-line education services (collectively, the "Services"), keep the Site running smoothly, process secure payments through third parties, facilitate detecting fraud, and analyze how the Site is used. This Cookie Policy also describes the choices available to you ("you," "your") regarding these technologies.

By using our Site, you agree that we may use cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, you may disable these cookies by following the instructions provided below.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the visited website to recognize your device, store preference and functionality data, improve user experience, and gather analytics for performance and security.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies, which expire when you close your browser;

• Persistent cookies, which remain until they expire or you delete them;

• First-party cookies, set by us directly;

• Third-party cookies, set by trusted external partners.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site and enable core features such as secure access, account login where applicable, and transaction data processing. Our Site cannot function properly without them.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our Site. These cookies collect information such as visited pages, time spent, user behaviors, and technical errors. The data may be aggregated and used solely to improve the performance, usability, and reliability of our Services.

2.3 Functional Cookies

If applicable, functional cookies allow our Site to remember your choices - such as preferred language where this option is provided, region, or personalized settings where applicable - enhancing your user experience across sessions.

2.4 Advertising and Marketing Cookies

If applicable, these cookies help us deliver advertising that is relevant to your interests, measure campaign effectiveness, and limit how often you see an advertisement. These cookies may also allow us to build anonymous audience segments for targeted messaging.

2.5 Social Media Cookies

Our Site may include social media plugins that set cookies when you engage with their features. These cookies may track your activity on our Site and platforms depending on your social media privacy settings.

3. Cookies Used Across Different Regions

As an international company, we strive to comply with regional data protection requirements, including GDPR, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA, and other applicable privacy regulations. Cookie behavior may vary based on your geographic location to ensure regional compliance, including and not limited to consent banners, opt-out rights, and data minimization practices.

4. How We May Use Collected Information

Information gathered through cookies may be used to:

• Maintain and operate our Site;

• Enhance security and detect fraudulent activities;

• Analyze usage trends and improve user experience;

• Personalize content, webpage annotations, recommendations, and ads;

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

We do not sell personally identifiable information collected through cookies.

5. Third-party Cookies

Our third-party partners may place non-essential cookies on your device to support analytics, marketing, and functionality. These partners may include without limitation:

• Analytics service providers;

• Payment processors or payment service providers;

• Advertising networks;

• Social media platforms;

• Customer support integrations.

Although we may ensure that each partner upholds appropriate data protection standards, their cookie usage is governed in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.

6. How to Manage or Decline Cookies

You can manage cookies and your preferences.

6.1 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to delete, block, or restrict cookies. Instructions can typically be found in each browser’s settings menu.

6.2 Consent Management Tools

Where required by law, our Site may display a cookie consent banner or preferences manager. You may update your preferences at any time through this tool.

Please, note that disabling cookies may affect the Site functionality and user experience.

7. International Data Transfers

Because we operate internationally, cookie data may be processed in countries outside your own.

Please, note that we may implement appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses, data minimization, and secure processing practices, in accordance with relevant legal requirements.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update, amend, revise, or make changes to this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. The "Last Updated" date of this Cookie Policy indicates the most recent revision.

9. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Hedgetide Limited

167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London, The United Kingdom, postal code: W1W 5PF

Telephone: 0044 7423836429

E-mail: headquarters@hedgetide.com