Cookie Policy
Last updated: 17 October 2026
This policy explains how www.ascendiaacademy.org, run by Ascendia Projects Limited (formerly Ascendia Consults Limited), trading as Ascendia Academy, uses cookies and similar technologies. For how we handle personal data generally, see our Privacy Policy.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device. Some are essential to make the site work. Others help us understand how the site is used.
Your choices
When you first visit our site, a cookie banner lets you accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your choice at any time using the “Cookie Preferences” button at the bottom of every page. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings, but if you block essential cookies, the cart and checkout may not work.
Cookies we use
Strictly necessary (always on)
crumb (Squarespace): protects forms and checkout against cross-site request forgery. Session.
hasCart (Squarespace): remembers that you have items in your cart. Up to 2 weeks.
Cookie consent preference (Squarespace): remembers your cookie banner choice. Up to 1 year.
__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid (Stripe): fraud prevention during payment. Up to 1 year / 30 minutes.
Google reCAPTCHA (_GRECAPTCHA and related): protects our forms from spam and bots. Up to 6 months.
Analytics (only if you allow them)
ss_cvr, ss_cvt (Squarespace Analytics): count visits and show which pages are popular, so we can improve the site. Up to 2 years.
We do not use advertising or cross-site tracking cookies.
Our learning platform
Course login, learning and certificates are provided on our learning platform at videotilehost.com, run by VideoTile Learning Ltd. That site sets its own cookies, explained in its own privacy and cookie notice.
Contact
Questions about cookies: info@ascendiaconsultslimited.co.uk.