Cookie Policy
Our website, www.yourprivatetutoronline.com, utilizes cookies. Your Private Tutor Online, a company registered in England henceforth referred to as “YPTO” or “We”, has formulated this cookie policy (“Cookie Policy”) to underscore our steadfast commitment to safeguarding the privacy of the information you provide while using our website and the data we collect about you online. Upon your initial visit to our website, we request your consent to our use of cookies in compliance with the terms outlined in this Cookie Policy. By using our website and consenting to this Cookie Policy, you agree to our use of cookies as per the stipulations of this policy. In this Cookie Policy, references to “You” and “Your” pertain to the user, i.e., the individual (or entity) visiting www.yourprivatetutoronline.com (the “Site”). When You engage with the Site, You acknowledge that this Cookie Policy applies to such use in addition to any other terms and conditions that may apply, including those found in our Privacy Policy, the Terms of Service, and the Tutor Policy and/or the Client Policy (where applicable), all of which are duly incorporated herein by reference. YPTO reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy at any time without prior notice, with immediate effect upon posting on the Site. We encourage you to periodically review this page of the Site. Please read it attentively and ensure that you comprehend its implications before continuing to use the Site. Your continued use of the Site signifies your acceptance of such changes or updates.

1.0 What is a cookie?
A cookie refers to a small text file that some websites store on your computer’s hard drive through the browser when you visit them. Cookies are extensively used to facilitate website functionality or enhance efficiency, as well as to furnish information to the owners of the Site. Some cookies expire at the end of your session on the Site, while others persist on your computer for a longer duration. Upon revisiting websites or accessing websites that employ the same cookies, these cookies, and consequently, your browsing device, are recognised. Cookies perform various useful tasks, such as facilitating efficient page navigation, retaining your preferences, and generally augmenting your browsing experience. Cookies can also be deployed to tailor online content to be more pertinent to you and your interests. We utilize cookies on our Site to enhance your browsing experience. By using this Site, you consent to our use of cookies.

2.0 First-party cookies
First-party cookies are cookies set by the specific website visited by the user, i.e., the website displayed in the URL window.

3.0 Third-party cookies
Some third-party cookies are set by services featured on our pages. They are established by the operators of those services and are beyond our control. They relate to users' ability to share content on this site, as indicated by the icons on the Site. If you choose to share YPTO content using social media sharing tools on our Site, you may encounter cookies from third-party sites such as Facebook, Twitter, or Google+. YPTO does not govern how these sites utilize cookies; therefore, you should refer to the respective site's privacy and cookie policy to comprehend their cookie usage.

4.0 Cookie categories
The cookies used on this Site fall into one of four categories, as delineated in the International Chamber of Commerce guide to cookie categories:

a. Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are indispensable, as they enable you to navigate a website and utilise its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you've requested (such as access to secure areas) cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you that could be employed for marketing or tracking your internet activities. These cookies cannot be restricted or blocked.

b. Performance cookies
These cookies amass information about how you use a website, such as which pages you frequent the most and whether you encounter any error messages on specific pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies you. All data collected by these cookies is anonymous and is exclusively utilised to enhance website functionality. These cookies are not utilised for targeting you with online advertisements. Without these cookies, we cannot ascertain our Site's performance or make pertinent enhancements to enhance your browsing experience. These cookies can be restricted or blocked.

c. Functionality and profile cookies
These cookies permit a website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or geographic region) and tailor the website to offer enhanced features and content. For instance, they retain your login details and enable you to view videos. They also ensure that onsite marketing and experience are tailored to your preferences. These cookies may also remember adjustments you've made to text size, font, and other page elements you can customise. The information collected by these cookies may be anonymous, and they do not track your browsing activity on other websites. Without these cookies, a website cannot recall previous choices you've made or personalize your browsing experience. These cookies can be restricted or blocked.

d. Targeting cookies
These cookies compile information about your browsing habits. They recollect your visits to a website and share this information with other organisations, such as advertisers, to furnish you with ads that align with your interests. While these cookies may track your visits to other websites, they typically do not identify you personally. Without these cookies, online advertisements you encounter may be less relevant to you and your interests. These cookies can be restricted or blocked.

5.0 YPTO's use of cookies

Cookies utilised on our website, www.yourprivatetutoronline.com, serve various purposes:

a. Facilitating Registration: Cookies enable users to register and submit information via online forms for accessing our services, retaining this data for future reference.

b. Enhancing Usability: These cookies gather anonymised data on user interaction with the website, including page navigation and error occurrences. This information is utilised solely to enhance website functionality and is not utilized for targeted advertising.

c. Site Analysis via Analytics Software: We employ analytics software, such as Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, alongside Heap Analytics, to evaluate user engagement, make site improvements, and suggest new features. The data collected is anonymised and stored securely, in compliance with privacy regulations.

d. Displaying Google Adsense Interest-based Advertisements: Tailored ads reflecting user interests are displayed, based on data collected through the DART cookie, which tracks user behaviour across our website and other online platforms. Users have the option to manage their ad preferences via Google’s Ads Preference Manager or opt-out of the Adsense partner network cookie.

e. Third-Party Cookies: Additionally, we utilise cookies from third-party providers, including LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, for targeted advertising purposes. Users can opt out of these cookies via the Network Advertising Initiative’s multi-cookie opt-out mechanism or browser settings.

To manage cookies and learn more about their functionalities, users can refer to browser-specific instructions and external resources such as Allaboutcookies.org and the Internet Advertising Bureau. Please note that certain website services may be affected if cookies are restricted or blocked.

We regularly review and update our Cookies Policy to ensure compliance with evolving privacy standards. The last update was made on 20 May, 2024.