Last Updated: [4th September 2026]

This Cookie Policy explains how Bubblegum Balloons Academy ("we," "us," "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, in line with the UK's Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR.

1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help our site function properly, remember your preferences, and give us insight into how visitors use our site.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies — Essential for the website to function (e.g., enabling secure checkout, remembering items in a booking basket, keeping you logged in). These don't require consent as they're necessary to provide the service you've requested.

• Functional Cookies — Remember your preferences (e.g., language, previously viewed classes) to improve your experience.

• Analytics/Performance Cookies — Help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., Google Analytics), so we can improve navigation and content. These are anonymized where possible.

• Marketing/Advertising Cookies — Used to deliver relevant ads or track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns (e.g., via Facebook Pixel or similar tools), if applicable.

3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use, such as payment processors, booking software, or analytics providers. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites.

4. Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent to non-essential cookies (functional, analytics, and marketing). You can accept, reject, or customize your preferences at any time. Strictly necessary cookies don't require consent as they're essential to the site's operation.

5. Managing Cookies
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by:

• Adjusting your preferences via our cookie banner/settings tool

• Changing your browser settings to block or delete cookies (instructions vary by browser — check your browser's help section)

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, such as booking or checkout features.

6. How Long Do Cookies Last?

• Session cookies — deleted automatically when you close your browser

• Persistent cookies — remain on your device for a set period (or until manually deleted), depending on the cookie's purpose

7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted here with a revised "Last Updated" date.

8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Bubblegum Balloons Academy | Email: [Contact Email] | Phone: [Contact Phone Number] | Address: [Business Address]

You may also lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at www.ico.org.uk.

This is a general template based on PECR and UK GDPR — not legal advice. Have it reviewed by a qualified solicitor before publishing, and ensure your cookie banner/consent tool matches what's described here.