Learn how we use cookies on our website, what types are in use, and how you can manage or change your cookie preferences at any time.
Last Updated: January 15, 2026
This Cookies Policy explains how MPC SEMINARS LTD ("we," "us," or "our"), a company registered in the United Kingdom at 64 Goldsmith Avenue, SOUTHSEA, PO4 8FH, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at akartsacademy.info. This policy is part of our commitment to transparency and your right to understand how your data is collected and processed when you visit our website.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to website owners. By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookies Policy in its entirety.
We encourage you to read this policy carefully alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, as together these documents describe how we handle your information and what your rights are regarding the data we collect through cookies and other methods.
Cookies are small data files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit certain websites. These files typically contain a unique identifier and the name of the website from which the cookie originates, along with information about how long the cookie will remain on your device. Cookies can be "first-party" cookies, set directly by us, or "third-party" cookies, placed by a service we use on our website (such as an analytics provider).
Cookies serve different purposes depending on their type. Some are essential for core website functionality, such as remembering your cookie consent preferences. Others help us understand how visitors use our website so that we can improve its content and structure. Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information, though the data they store can sometimes be linked to other information we hold about you (for example, if you register for our webinar).
In addition to standard browser cookies, similar technologies such as pixel tags, web beacons, and local storage may be used to collect or store information. Throughout this Cookies Policy, we refer to all such technologies collectively as "cookies."
We categorize the cookies used on our website into three groups. Below you will find a detailed explanation of each category, including the specific cookies that fall within it, their purpose, and their duration.
These cookies are required for the basic operation of our website. Without them, certain features of the site would not function correctly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie preference settings because they are fundamental to your ability to browse and use the website securely.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences so we do not repeatedly ask for your choice | 12 months | First-party |
| session_id | Maintains your browsing session and ensures continuity as you navigate between pages | Session (expires when browser closes) | First-party |
| csrf_token | Protects form submissions from cross-site request forgery attacks for security purposes | Session | First-party |
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to identify which pages are visited most frequently, how users navigate through the site, and where visitors encounter difficulties. The insights we gain from analytics cookies help us improve website content, structure, and user experience. These cookies are only set if you provide your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 13 months | Third-party |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 cookie used to persist session state and track interactions across pages | 13 months | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users and throttle request rate | 24 hours | Third-party |
We do not use advertising cookies or retargeting cookies on this website.
Our website does not employ any advertising tracking technologies, retargeting pixels, or marketing cookies. We do not serve personalized advertisements, and we do not share your browsing behavior data with advertising networks or platforms. This decision reflects our commitment to keeping this website focused solely on its educational mission.
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the screen. This banner gives you the choice to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored in the "cookie_consent" cookie so that you are not asked again on subsequent visits. If you wish to change your preference at any time, you can clear your browser cookies for our website and the consent banner will appear again upon your next visit.
You can also control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies. Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, certain features of our website may not work as intended. Below are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
Navigate to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and Other Site Data. Here you can block third-party cookies, clear existing cookies, and manage exceptions for specific sites.
Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Firefox offers Enhanced Tracking Protection with Standard, Strict, and Custom levels for controlling cookies.
Navigate to Preferences > Privacy. Safari provides options to block all cookies, prevent cross-site tracking, and manage website data including stored cookies.
Navigate to Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and Delete Cookies and Site Data. Edge allows you to block cookies, clear data, and configure site-level permissions.
When you first visit our website, a non-intrusive cookie consent banner is displayed in the bottom-right corner of your screen. This banner does not block or obscure any website content, and it remains visible until you make a choice. The banner provides three options:
By clicking "Accept," you consent to the use of all cookies listed in this policy, including analytics cookies. Your consent preference is stored locally on your device for 12 months, after which you will be asked again.
By clicking "Settings," only essential (strictly necessary) cookies will be activated. Analytics cookies will not be loaded. You can change this setting at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the website.
By clicking "Decline," all non-essential cookies are blocked. Only the strictly necessary cookies required for website functionality and your consent choice will be set. This preference is stored for 12 months.
Regardless of which option you choose, your decision does not affect your ability to access the content of our website. All educational materials, webinar information, and registration functionality remain fully available.
The only third-party cookies used on our website are those associated with Google Analytics, as detailed in Section 3 above. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC that processes data about your visit in order to generate statistical reports about website usage. Google Analytics cookies collect information such as your IP address (which is anonymized), the pages you visit, the duration of your visit, and the referring website or search engine that led you to us.
Google processes this data on our behalf under a data processing agreement. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses, meaning your full IP address is never stored by Google. We have also disabled data sharing with Google for advertising purposes, and we do not use Google Analytics demographics or interest reporting features.
For more information about how Google uses data when you visit websites that use Google Analytics, you may review Google's privacy documentation. You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which is available for most modern browsers.
The data collected through cookies on our website is limited to the following categories:
We do not use cookies to collect names, email addresses, financial data, or any other directly identifiable personal information. The data collected through cookies is separate from any personal information you voluntarily provide through our registration or contact forms.
Our use of cookies is governed by the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) 2003. Under these regulations:
Essential cookies are set under the "strictly necessary" exemption in PECR Regulation 6(4). They do not require your consent because they are needed for the website to function. Without these cookies, we cannot provide core functionality such as session management and security protections.
Analytics cookies are set only after you have given your explicit consent through our cookie consent banner. The legal basis for processing data through these cookies is your consent, as defined in Article 6(1)(a) of the UK GDPR. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your cookies or adjusting your browser settings.
If you have questions about the legal basis for our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected].
Different cookies have different retention periods, as outlined in the tables above. Here is a summary of our retention approach:
The aggregated analytics data generated from cookies (which does not contain personally identifiable information) may be retained for up to 26 months in Google Analytics for historical comparison and trend analysis. After this period, the data is automatically deleted from Google's servers.
Under the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights in relation to data collected through cookies:
You have the right to know what cookies we use, why we use them, and how long they remain on your device. This policy fulfills that obligation.
You have the right to choose whether non-essential cookies are placed on your device. Our cookie banner provides clear options to accept or decline.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, at which point the consent banner will reappear.
You can delete all cookies stored by our website at any time through your browser settings. Instructions for major browsers are provided in Section 4 above.
If you believe your rights regarding cookie data have not been adequately addressed, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
Google Analytics processes some data on servers located outside the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area. Google LLC is based in the United States and has certified its compliance under appropriate data transfer mechanisms. We rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission as the legal mechanism for these international transfers, ensuring that your data receives an adequate level of protection regardless of where it is processed.
No other third-party service that we use on our website transfers cookie data outside the United Kingdom. Our essential cookies are processed solely through our hosting infrastructure within the UK.
Although our webinar series discusses topics related to children and pets, our website is designed for use by adults (parents, caregivers, and educators). We do not knowingly collect cookie data from children under the age of 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe a child under 16 has visited our website and had cookies placed on their device, you can delete those cookies through the browser settings on the child's device.
We encourage parents and guardians to supervise children's internet use and to help them understand how cookies work as part of broader digital literacy education.
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, reset the cookie consent banner so that you can review the updated policy and make a new consent decision.
We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Material changes will take effect no sooner than 14 days after the updated policy is published on our website.
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us using the information below:
This Cookies Policy should be read in conjunction with our other legal documents, which together describe how we handle your information: