Cookies Policy
Who we are
4 TEFL LIMITED (company no. 16659812), ICO registration ZB960886. Registered address: OFFICE 249, 60 TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD, FITZROVIA, LONDON, W1T 2EW, United Kingdom. Contact: info@4tefl.com
Last updated: 31 August 2025
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files placed on your device to make websites work, keep you signed in, remember preferences and improve performance. We also use similar storage technologies (e.g. Local Storage and Session Storage) which we treat in the same way for transparency.
How we classify cookies
- Strictly necessary — required for the site to function (security, login, fraud prevention, identity verification flow). These do not require consent.
- Preferences / Functional — remember your settings and tailor the interface. These are non-essential and set only with your consent.
- Analytics — help us understand how the site is used so we can improve it. Consent required.
- Marketing — used to deliver or measure advertising and promotions. Consent required.
Our approach to consent
Non-essential cookies (Preferences/Functional, Analytics, Marketing) are off by default and will only run if you consent via our cookie banner. You can change your choice at any time using the “Manage cookies” link in the footer.
What we use (inventory)
The exact tools may change over time; we will keep this page updated. Some entries below are patterns that match a family of cookies or Local/Session Storage keys.
| Name / Pattern | Provider | Category | Purpose | Typical expiry | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Strictly necessary | Fraud prevention / device identification for payments and identity verification | 1 year | 3rd |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Strictly necessary | Session cookie for Stripe flows (Checkout/Identity) | 30 minutes | 3rd |
| _grecaptcha | Google reCAPTCHA | Strictly necessary | Bot protection for forms and flows | Session–6 months | 3rd |
| rc::a / rc::b / rc::c (Storage) | Google reCAPTCHA | Strictly necessary | Bot protection state | Session–6 months | 3rd |
| PHPSESSID | PHP / Application | Strictly necessary | Session identifier | Session | 1st |
| e_globals / e_site-editor / e_kit-elements-defaults | Editor | Preferences | Editor defaults and UI state | Session–1 year | 1st |
| integrations-collections / integrations-time / integrations-categories-(obj | arr) / rl_help_categories_* | Functional | Functional | Platform UI state and help data | Session–1 year |
| wpr-show-sidebar / wpr-hash | Optimiser | Functional | UI state / cache aid | Session–1 year | 1st |
| option-*-index (search / sitemap / titles / general) | SEO | Functional | SEO/UI state | Varies | 1st |
| wistia / wistia-video-progress-* | Wistia | Functional | Saves video progress and playback settings | Session–1 year | 3rd |
| twk_uuid_* / twk_* / TawkConnectionTime | Tawk.to | Functional | Live chat session and connection timing | Session–1 year | 3rd |
| persist:hs-beacon-* (Storage) | HubSpot Beacon | Analytics/Marketing | Support widget usage and diagnostics | Session–1 year | 3rd |
| fireboxAnalyticsStateData / FireBoxSettings | FireBox | Marketing/Analytics | Pop-ups and campaign measurement | Session–1 year | 1st |
| AiChatbot.* (Storage) | AI Chatbot widget | Functional/Analytics | Chat session/history; may collect usage analytics | Session–1 year | 3rd |
| fpfid | (TBC) | Marketing/Analytics | Fingerprint/ID used for measurement (confirm provider) | Varies | 1st/3rd |
| EmojiSettingsSupports | Editor | Functional | Emoji support test | Session | 1st |
| *-evergreen_due_date / *-evergreen_interval (Storage) | Evergreen timer | Marketing/Functional | Countdown/timer for campaigns | Session–1 year | 1st |
Notes
- “Storage” indicates entries commonly stored in Local/Session Storage rather than cookies; we still present them here for clarity and apply the same consent logic via our banner.
- Some Functional items are needed for certain features (e.g., embedded video progress). If you refuse these, parts of the site may not work as expected.
Third-party cookies and international transfers
Some providers (e.g., Stripe, Google, Wistia, Tawk.to, HubSpot) operate from multiple regions and may process data outside the UK under appropriate safeguards. See our Privacy Policy for details on processors and international transfers.
Managing your preferences
- Use the cookie banner on your first visit, or the Manage cookies link in the footer, to change your choices at any time.
- You can also block cookies in your browser; however, blocking strictly necessary cookies may break parts of the site (login, checkout, identity verification).
How long cookies last
- Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies last for a defined period (typically 1 day to 24 months), depending on purpose and provider. See table above for typical durations.
Updates to this policy
We may update this policy; the “Last updated” date shows the latest version. Material changes will be highlighted in the banner or on this page.