Last Updated: 10/12/2025
Cookie Policy for Scholarport Limited
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Scholarport Limited (Company No: 16351665) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website https://scholarport.co (the "Website"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and is designed to ensure compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored by your web browser on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They hold a small amount of data specific to you and the Website. They are used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide anonymous reporting data to the site owner.
We use two main types:
- First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our Website, https://scholarport.co
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by other domains/services (like Google Analytics or social media platforms) that are integrated into our Website.
3. Your Consent and Legal Requirement
Under UK law, we must provide you with clear and comprehensive information about our use of cookies and obtain your unambiguous, affirmative consent before setting any cookies that are not strictly necessary for the service you request.
- Active Consent: Non-essential cookies (such as analytics or marketing cookies) will not be set on your device until you actively consent via our cookie consent banner or preference centre.
- Equal Choice: Our cookie banner provides an equally prominent option to "Accept All" or "Reject All" non-essential cookies.
- Withdrawal: You have the right to change or withdraw your consent at any time using the Cookie Preference link provided in the footer of the Website.
4. Categories of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose & Description | Legal Basis | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Essential for the proper functioning of the Website (e.g., security, session management, form functionality). These cannot be disabled. | Legitimate Interest (providing the requested service) | No (Exempt under PECR) |
| Performance / Analytics | Count visits and traffic sources to measure and improve site performance, and understand how visitors move around the site. | Consent (obtained via cookie banner) | Yes |
| Functionality | Provide enhanced functionality and personalization (e.g., remembering language preferences or region). | Consent (obtained via cookie banner) | Yes |
| Targeting / Marketing | Set by advertising partners (e.g., social media) to build a profile of your interests and show relevant ads on other websites. | Consent (obtained via cookie banner) | Yes |
5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over the non-essential cookies placed on your device.
5.1 Using the Cookie Preference Centre
The easiest way to manage your preferences is by clicking the Manage Cookie Preferences link, typically located in the footer of our Website. This allows you to selectively enable or disable the non-essential cookie categories described above.
5.2 Via Your Browser Settings
You can also choose to accept or refuse cookies by modifying the settings in your browser. Blocking all cookies (including Strictly Necessary ones) may severely impact the functionality of our Website and other sites you visit.
6. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or in regulatory requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.