Understand how our website uses cookies and how you can manage your preferences.
Last Updated: January 15, 2026
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how JCA SEMINARS LIMITED ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies on the Birds & Wellness website, and what options you have regarding their use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and process personal data.
Our website is operated by JCA SEMINARS LIMITED, registered at 6th Floor, Hastings, TN34 1EA, United Kingdom. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use on our website and providing you with meaningful choices about how your data is handled when you visit our pages.
By continuing to use our website after being presented with the cookie consent banner, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookies Policy. You may choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies at any time using the methods described below.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, to improve performance, and to provide reporting information to website owners. Cookies can be "session" cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or you delete them manually.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, JCA SEMINARS LIMITED) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as analytics and performance measurement.
Cookies do not typically contain personal information that directly identifies you, but the data stored in cookies can be linked to personal information we have collected about you through other means, such as registration forms. We only use cookies in ways that are consistent with our Privacy Policy.
We categorize the cookies used on our website into the following types. Each type serves a distinct purpose, and we have outlined what each cookie does and how long it remains on your device.
These cookies are required for the basic operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly, and they cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted, rejected, or settings) | 13 months | First-party, Persistent |
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing the website to ensure consistent experience | Session | First-party, Session |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure the number of visitors, see which pages are most popular, and understand how visitors move around the site. This information helps us improve the website experience for all users. Analytics cookies are only placed with your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 13 months | Third-party (Google Analytics), Persistent |
| _ga_* | Used by Google Analytics to persist session state and measure site usage | 13 months | Third-party (Google Analytics), Persistent |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users for analytics reporting purposes | 24 hours | Third-party (Google Analytics), Persistent |
We want to be completely transparent about the types of cookies that are not present on our website. We do not use:
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner in the bottom-right corner of your screen. This banner provides you with three options to manage your cookie preferences:
Enables all cookies including analytics. Your preference is stored locally.
Redirects you to this page where you can review detailed cookie information.
Only essential cookies remain active. Analytics cookies are not loaded.
Your cookie preference is saved using localStorage in your browser. The banner will not reappear after you have made a selection unless you clear your browser data. Essential cookies are always active because they are necessary for the website to function. Declining cookies only prevents analytics cookies from being placed on your device.
In addition to the choices offered through our cookie consent banner, you can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies from within the browser's settings or preferences panel. Below are instructions for the most common browsers:
Google Chrome
Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. From here you can block third-party cookies, clear cookies when you close the browser, or view and remove individual cookies.
Mozilla Firefox
Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can manage exceptions, clear data, and configure enhanced tracking protection levels.
Safari
Go to Preferences > Privacy. You can block all cookies, manage website data, and prevent cross-site tracking. Safari also offers Intelligent Tracking Prevention by default.
Microsoft Edge
Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data. You can block or allow cookies and configure tracking prevention.
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not work as intended. Essential cookies are required for basic functionality, and disabling them may prevent you from accessing certain parts of the site.
To reset your cookie consent preference on our website specifically, you can clear the "cookie_consent" entry from your browser's localStorage. After doing so, the consent banner will appear again on your next visit, allowing you to make a new selection.
We rely on different legal bases depending on the type of cookie being placed:
We do not place any cookies on your device before you have been given the opportunity to make a choice through our consent banner, except for the essential cookies that are required for the website to operate. Under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR), we ensure that analytics cookies are only activated after receiving valid, informed, and freely given consent.
When analytics cookies are active, the following types of data may be collected and processed:
This data is processed by Google Analytics and is subject to Google's data processing terms. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses and to not share data with other Google services. We do not use the data collected through analytics cookies to identify individual users.
Analytics data is retained for a maximum of 14 months, after which it is automatically deleted. We use this data exclusively to understand website traffic patterns, improve our content, and enhance the user experience for participants interested in our educational webinar series on bird-assisted wellness.
The only third-party cookies used on our website are from Google Analytics, as described in Section 3 above. We have entered into a data processing agreement with Google that governs how your data is handled when processed through Google Analytics.
Google may transfer analytics data to servers located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where such transfers occur, they are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission, ensuring that your data receives an adequate level of protection regardless of where it is processed.
We do not permit any other third parties to set cookies on our website. We do not use social media plugins, embedded advertising scripts, or affiliate tracking technologies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and present you with a new consent choice.
Our website and webinar series are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect data through cookies from visitors under 16 years of age. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has interacted with our website and you wish to exercise your rights regarding their data, please contact us at [email protected].
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. However, if you decline cookies through our consent banner, analytics cookies will not be placed on your device regardless of your DNT settings. We recommend using the cookie consent banner as the primary method to manage your tracking preferences on our website.
Under the UK GDPR and applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights in relation to the data collected through cookies:
For further details about your data protection rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in applicable laws, or improvements to our website. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, present a new cookie consent banner so that you can review and confirm your preferences.
We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of the website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acknowledgment of those changes.
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, how we use cookies, or your cookie preferences, please contact us: