Cookie Policy

Last updated: 19.05.25

This Cookie Policy explains how Integrated Care Academy (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://integratedcareacademy.org.uk. It also outlines your rights under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help the site function properly, improve your user experience, and collect information about how you use our website. Some cookies are essential, while others require your consent before they are placed.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. These cookies do not require your consent.

• Cookie Name: CookieScriptConsent
  Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preferences.
  Duration: 1 year
  Host Domain: integratedcareacademy.org.uk
  Consent Required: No

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us improve our website by collecting and reporting information on how you use it. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. These cookies require your consent.

• Cookie Name: _ga
  Purpose: Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.
  Duration: 2 years
  Host Domain: integratedcareacademy.org.uk
  Consent Required: Yes
• Cookie Name: _ga_XRMD260XLK
  Purpose: Used by Google Analytics to persist session state.
  Duration: 2 years
  Host Domain: integratedcareacademy.org.uk
  Consent Required: Yes

Your Consent

In line with PECR, we ask for your permission before placing any cookies that are not strictly necessary (e.g. analytics or marketing cookies). When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will allow you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject all non-essential cookies
• Customise your preferences

Your choices will be saved via the CookieScriptConsent cookie.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of the website.

Managing Cookies

You can also control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for managing cookies can usually be found in the browser’s help section. Be aware that restricting cookies may impact your experience and functionality of the website.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Please check this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact our Data Governance Team at: governance@integratedcareacademy.org.uk