Cookie Policy
Last updated: 21 August 2025
Welcome to the XR Studios website (xrstudios.co.uk) and its subdirectories and subdomains (the “Website”), operated by USP College trading as XR Studios (“XR Studios”, “we”, “us”, or “our”). This Cookie Policy explains how XR Studios, operating at Meppel Ave, Canvey Island, SS8 9RZ, uses cookies and similar technologies on this website.
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at: info@xrstudios.co.uk
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies to:
Provide you with a better website experience.
Enable essential website functionality and security.
Remember your preferences and settings.
Analyse how our website is used to improve our services.
Support marketing and advertising activities.
We do not use cookies to identify you personally unless you have provided explicit consent or information.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Cookies on our Website may be:
Session Cookies: temporary cookies that remain on your device until you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
We use the following categories of cookies:
a) Necessary / Essential Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.
Examples:
`.AspNetCore.Antiforgery.*` – Prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.
`.AspNetCore.Identity.Application` – Maintains secure login sessions.
b) Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
c) Performance and Analytics Cookies
We may use Google Analytics and similar services to collect information about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us understand website usage and improve our content and services.
Examples:
`_ga`, `_ga*` (Google Analytics) – Collects information about website usage in an anonymous form.
d) Marketing and Third-Party Cookies
We may use cookies set by third-party services for advertising and social media integration.
Examples:
`_fbp`, `_fbc`, `fr`, `tr` (Facebook) – Used for advertising and measuring ad effectiveness.
`_ttp` (TikTok) – Used to track ad performance.
`ShareThis` cookies – Enable content sharing via social media.
4. Cookie Expiry
Some cookies expire at the end of your session; others may remain for up to 2 years or until you delete them.
5. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through your browser settings. You can:
Block all cookies.
Allow only certain types of cookies.
Delete cookies already stored on your device.
Please note: blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience and some website features may not function properly.
For more information on how to manage cookies, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we recommend you review.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and where appropriate, notified to you by email.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:
For further information about how we use, store, and protect your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
This Cookie Policy is effective from 21 August 2025.