Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how BalancedPath uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency about our data practices and respecting your privacy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remaining on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

Our Cookie Approach

BalancedPath uses only strictly necessary cookies.

We do NOT use:

  • Analytics or performance cookies
  • Advertising or marketing cookies
  • Social media cookies
  • Tracking or profiling cookies
  • Third-party cookies

This minimal approach ensures your privacy is protected whilst allowing basic website functionality.

Strictly Necessary Cookies We Use

We use only one essential cookie:

Cookie Consent Preference

Cookie Name: cookieConsent

Purpose: Remembers that you have acknowledged our cookie notice

Duration: Persistent (remains until you clear browser data)

Type: First-party, strictly necessary

This cookie is essential to prevent the cookie banner from appearing on every page visit after you have acknowledged it. It contains no personal information and does not track your behaviour.

Why We Don't Use Other Cookies

Many websites use analytics, advertising, and tracking cookies. We have deliberately chosen not to implement these technologies because:

  • We respect your privacy and do not wish to track your online behaviour
  • We do not monetise through advertising or data collection
  • We believe educational content should be provided without surveillance
  • We comply with privacy regulations by design, not just by necessity

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, our website uses browser local storage to store your cookie consent preference. Local storage functions similarly to cookies but is managed slightly differently by your browser.

The information stored is identical to the cookie described above: simply a record that you have acknowledged our cookie notice. No personal data is stored.

Third-Party Content

BalancedPath does not embed third-party content that would set cookies, such as:

  • Social media widgets or sharing buttons
  • Embedded videos from platforms like YouTube
  • Third-party advertising
  • Analytics services like Google Analytics

If we add any third-party content in the future, we will update this policy and implement appropriate controls.

Managing Cookies

Clearing Our Cookie

You can remove our cookie consent preference at any time through your browser settings. The next time you visit our site, the cookie banner will appear again.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can typically:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Clear cookies when closing the browser
  • Receive alerts when websites set cookies

Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you block or delete our essential cookie, the only effect will be that our cookie banner may reappear when you visit the website. All other website functionality will continue to work normally.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include "Do Not Track" (DNT) features. Because we do not track visitors, your DNT setting does not affect how our website operates. We treat all visitors the same way regardless of DNT settings.

Changes to This Policy

If we change our cookie practices, we will update this Cookie Policy and revise the "Last updated" date at the top of the page. We will notify users of significant changes through a notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

BalancedPath
14 Laurel Grove
Sheffield, S10 2NA
United Kingdom

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 7700 900 582