BAME Birthing With Colour Online Academy

Last Updated: 29 September 2024


This Cookie Policy explains how the Birthing And Maternity Education Online Directory (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website at www.bamematernity.com (“Website”). It outlines what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.


1. What are cookies?

1.1 Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information.

1.2 Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, The Brun Bear Foundation) are known as “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are referred to as “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable additional features or functionality on the website, such as advertising, interactive content, and analytics.


2. Why do we use cookies?

2.1 We use both first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are essential for the technical operation of our Website, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies help us track and target user interests to enhance your experience on our Website. Third parties may serve cookies through our Website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes.


3. Types of cookies we use

3.1 Essential website cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas.

3.2 Performance and functionality cookies: These cookies enhance the performance and functionality of our Website but are non-essential for its use. However, without these cookies, certain functionalities may become unavailable.

3.3 Analytics and customisation cookies: These cookies collect information used in aggregate form to help us understand how our Website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customise our Website for you.

3.4 Advertising cookies: These cookies make advertising messages more relevant to you by preventing the same ad from repeatedly appearing and ensuring that ads are displayed correctly for advertisers. In some cases, they select advertisements based on your interests.

3.5 Social networking cookies: These cookies enable you to share pages and content that you find interesting on our Website through third-party social networking sites. They may also be used for advertising purposes.


4. How can you control cookies?

4.1 You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie rights by setting your preferences in the Cookie Consent Manager. This tool allows you to select which categories of cookies you accept or reject. Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are necessary for providing services.

4.2 The Cookie Consent Manager can be found in the notification banner on our website. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website; however, your access to some functionalities and areas may be restricted. You can also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies.

4.3 The specific types of first-party and third-party cookies served through our Website and their purposes are described in the table below:
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5. How often will we update this Cookie Policy?

5.1 We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

5.2 The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.


6. Where can you get further information?

6.1 If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at team@bamematernity.comThis policy complies with UK law regarding data protection and privacy, ensuring that all users understand their rights concerning cookie usage on our platform.