Cookie Policy

Last updated: November 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how A Worship of Writers (‘we’, ‘our’, or ‘us’) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://www.aworshipofwriters.co.uk (‘Website’).

By continuing to browse our site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or cookie preferences.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website.
They help the website remember your preferences, improve performance, and provide analytics on how visitors use the site.

Cookies are not harmful and do not give us access to your personal files or information.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several categories of cookies to improve your experience:

a) Essential cookies

These are required for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off.
They include cookies that allow you to:

  • Log in to your account

  • Securely access community areas

  • Process payments

  • Use shopping cart or membership features

b) Analytics and performance cookies

These help us understand how visitors use our website, so we can improve it over time.
They collect anonymous information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on each page

  • Browser and device type
    Examples: Google Analytics or similar tools.

c) Functional cookies

These remember your preferences (such as language settings or login state) to make your experience smoother.

d) Marketing and third-party cookies

These are used only with your consent.
They may track your activity across different websites to show relevant advertising or enable embedded services such as:

  • YouTube or Vimeo videos

  • Social media sharing buttons

  • Email marketing pop-ups

You can decline these cookies through the cookie banner when you first visit our site.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Keep you logged in to your account or course

  • Remember your preferences and progress

  • Analyse site usage and performance

  • Improve functionality and security

  • Deliver optional marketing messages (only with consent)

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our Website, a cookie banner will appear allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customise your preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings or clearing your cookies.

For instructions on managing cookies, visit:

If you disable cookies, some parts of the website may not function properly.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place their own cookies on your device. These include:

  • Google Analytics (for website traffic analysis)

  • SureCart / Stripe / PayPal (for payment processing)

  • BuddyPress / SureMembers (for community and membership features)

  • MailerLite (for newsletters and email marketing)

  • Canvas / Embedded media platforms (for course videos or forms)

Each provider has its own privacy and cookie policy, which we encourage you to review.

6. Data Collected Through Cookies

Cookies may collect:

  • IP address (anonymised where possible)

  • Device and browser information

  • Referring URL and session duration

  • Site navigation behaviour

This data is used solely to improve user experience and maintain site functionality.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements.
The most recent version will always be posted on this page, with the updated date shown above.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about how we use cookies or how to manage your preferences, please contact:

A Worship of Writers
Email: info@aworshipofwriters.co.uk
Website: https://www.aworshipofwriters.co.uk