Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how BeFluent English uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Legal Notice.
We use essential cookies to make the website work. With your consent, we may also use analytics cookies to understand website traffic and improve our exam preparation content.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device, such as a computer, tablet or smartphone, when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device and remember certain information, such as your preferences, previous actions, or consent choices.
2. Types of cookies and trackers we use
2.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic operation of the website. They may be used to remember your language choice, store your cookie preference, maintain security, support form protection, or keep a temporary session during a test. They do not require your consent.
2.2 Analytics cookies
With your consent, we may use Google Analytics to measure website traffic, understand which pages are visited, and improve our exam preparation content. These cookies are not strictly necessary and should only be set if you accept them in the cookie banner.
2.5 Marketing cookies
At the moment, BeFluent English does not intentionally use advertising or remarketing cookies. If this changes in the future, this policy and the cookie banner should be updated before those cookies are activated.
3. List of main cookies and trackers
Below are the main cookies and trackers that may be used on this site. Names and durations may vary if services are updated or if provider settings change.
| Cookie / tracker name | Type | Purpose | Retention period |
|---|---|---|---|
| befluent_cookie_consent / cookie_consent | Strictly necessary | Stores your cookie choice so the website knows whether you accepted, rejected or managed analytics cookies. | Usually up to 6–12 months |
| PHPSESSID | Strictly necessary | Maintains a temporary session, for example test progression, language-related functionality, security or basic website operation. | For the duration of the session |
| _ga | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique visitors and measure audience activity. This cookie should only be used if you accept analytics cookies. | Up to 2 years by default, depending on Google Analytics configuration |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to maintain session state and refine traffic measurements. This cookie should only be used if you accept analytics cookies. | Up to 2 years by default, depending on Google Analytics configuration |
4. Legal basis and consent
Strictly necessary cookies are used because they are required for the website to function correctly. Analytics cookies are used only with your consent, collected through the cookie banner when you first visit the website. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time.
5. Managing your cookie preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the button on this page, the cookie banner, or the “Manage cookies” link in the website footer where available.
- You can accept analytics cookies.
- You can decline analytics cookies and continue using the website.
- You can change or withdraw your choice later.
- You can also configure your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may affect the proper functioning of some features, such as level tests, sessions, security, or remembering your language choice.
6. Third-party cookies and services
Some cookies or trackers may be set by third-party services such as Google Analytics, Google reCAPTCHA, Stripe or Payhip. These providers may process data according to their own privacy and cookie policies.
7. Google Analytics
Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use BeFluent English, for example which pages are visited, how users arrive on the site, and how content can be improved. Google Analytics should not load unless you have accepted analytics cookies.
If you decline analytics cookies, BeFluent English should not load Google Analytics for your visit.
8. Browser controls
Most browsers allow you to delete cookies, block cookies, or receive a warning before cookies are stored. Browser settings are separate from the cookie preferences on this website. If you block all cookies through your browser, some parts of the website may not work correctly.