This Cookie Policy explains how the Fashion Retail Academy as part of the EFI Group (“FRA”, “EFI Group”) uses cookies and other tracking technologies through our website https://www.fashionretailacademy.ac.uk. This Cookie Policy is to be read alongside EFI Group’s Privacy Policy , which explains how EFI Group uses personal information. If you do not accept our use of cookies you may disable them. You can also change your cookie preferences at any time following our guidance below.
What are web cookies?
Like most websites, EFI Group’s website uses necessary cookies to make our site work. Web cookies are small files that are placed on your computer or mobile device by a website when you visit it. They contain details of your browsing history on that website and distinguish you from other users. Cookies send data back to the originating website on each subsequent visit or allow another website to recognise the cookie. Cookies are useful because they allow a website to recognise a user’s device and, for instance, remember your preferences and generally improve your online user experience.
Although this Policy refers to the general term “cookie”, which is the main method used by our website to store information, the browser’s local storage space is also used for the same purpose, and we may use other tracking technologies through this website such as web beacons. As a result, the information included in this Cookie Policy is likewise applicable to all such tracking technologies that we use.
You can find out more about cookies at www.allaboutcookies.org.
Why do we use cookies?
- To let you do things on our website – for example, cookies enable you to log in to secure areas of our website, fill in application forms or order products like prospectuses.
- To collect anonymous statistics – the information collected by cookies enables us to improve the website through usage figures and patterns. For example, it is useful to see which pages of the website – and therefore which of our services – are the most popular and how users are interacting with them.
- To improve your experience of our website – for example, to prevent you having to re-enter details when you have already done so, or by ensuring that users can find what they are looking for easily.
- Marketing - marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display adverts that are relevant and engaging for the individual user.
The table below provides more information about the cookies we use and why.
Category: Necessary (18)
Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| TYPE |
EXPIRY |
PROVIDER / SOURCE |
COOKIE INFO |
| HTTP |
Session |
fashionretailacademy.ac.uk |
ai_session
Cookie purpose description: Preserves users states across page requests.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
1 year |
fashionretailacademy.ac.uk |
CookieConsent
Cookie purpose description: Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain.
Data is sent to: Ireland (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
Session |
fashionretailacademy.ac.uk |
ARRAffinity
Cookie purpose description: Used to distribute traffic to the website on several servers in order to optimise response times.
Data is sent to: Ireland (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
Session |
fashionretailacademy.ac.uk |
ARRAffinitySameSite
Cookie purpose description: Used to distribute traffic to the website on several servers in order to optimise response times.
Data is sent to: Ireland (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
6 years |
artsthread.com |
AWSALBTGCORS
Cookie purpose description: Registers which server-cluster is serving the visitor. This is used in context with load balancing, in order to optimize user experience.
Data is sent to: Ireland (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
Session |
fashionretailacademy.ac.uk |
.AspNetCore.Mvc.CookieTempDataProvider
Cookie purpose description: Preserves the visitor's session state across page requests.
Data is sent to: Ireland (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
6 years |
artsthread.com |
AWSALBTG
Cookie purpose description: Registers which server-cluster is serving the visitor. This is used in context with load balancing, in order to optimize user experience.
Data is sent to: Ireland (adequate)
|
| HTML Local Storage |
Persistent |
js.monitor.azure.com |
AI_sentBuffer
Cookie purpose description: Used in context with the "AI_buffer" in order to limit the number of data-server-updates (Azure). This synergy also allows the website to detect any duplicate data-server-updates.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTML Local Storage |
Persistent |
js.monitor.azure.com |
AI_Buffer
Cookie purpose description: Used in context with the "AI_sentBuffer" in order to limit the number of data-server-updates (Azure). This synergy also allows the website to detect any duplicate data-server-updates.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
Session |
vimeo.com |
__cf_bm
Cookie purpose description: This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website.
Data is sent to: United Kingdom (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
Session |
nr-data.net |
JSESSIONID
Cookie purpose description: Preserves users states across page requests.
Data is sent to: United Kingdom or United States (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
Session |
fashionretailacademy.ac.uk |
.AspNetCore.Antiforgery.#
Cookie purpose description: Helps prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks.
Data is sent to: Ireland (adequate)
|
| HTML Local Storage |
Persistent |
gstatic.com |
rc::a
Cookie purpose description: This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTML Local Storage |
Persistent |
gstatic.com |
rc::c
Cookie purpose description: This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
179 days |
google.com |
_GRECAPTCHA
Cookie purpose description: This cookie is used by Google services.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTML Local Storage |
Persistent |
gstatic.com |
rc::b
Cookie purpose description: This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTML Local Storage |
Persistent |
gstatic.com |
rc::f
Cookie purpose description: This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTML Local Storage |
Persistent |
gstatic.com |
_grecaptcha
Cookie purpose description: This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
Category: Statistics (9)
Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| TYPE |
EXPIRY |
PROVIDER / SOURCE |
COOKIE INFO |
| HTTP |
364 days |
fashionretailacademy.ac.uk |
ai_user
Cookie purpose description: Used by Microsoft Application Insights software to collect statistical usage and telemetry information. The cookie stores a unique identifier to recognize users on returning visits over time.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
Session |
sc-static.net |
X-AB
Cookie purpose description: This cookie is used by the website’s operator in context with multi-variate testing. This is a tool used to combine or change content on the website. This allows the website to find the best variation/edition of the site.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTML Local Storage |
Persistent |
sc-static.net |
u_scsid
Cookie purpose description: Registers data on visitors' website-behaviour. This is used for internal analysis and website optimization.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
729 days |
vimeo.com |
vuid
Cookie purpose description: Collects data on the user's visits to the website, such as which pages have been read.
Data is sent to: United Kingdom (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
Session |
issuu.com |
_dlt
Cookie purpose description: Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes.
Data is sent to: United Kingdom (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
Session |
e.issuu.com |
_dlt
Cookie purpose description: Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes.
Data is sent to: United Kingdom (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
391 days |
e.issuu.com |
__qca
Cookie purpose description: Collects data on the user's visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been loaded with the purpose of generating reports for optimising the website content.
Data is sent to: United Kingdom (adequate)
|
| HTML Local Storage |
Persistent |
quantserve.com |
qcSes
Cookie purpose description: Collects data on the user's visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been loaded with the purpose of generating reports for optimising the website content.
Data is sent to: United Kingdom (adequate)
|
| HTML Local Storage |
Persistent |
quantserve.com |
_qca
Cookie purpose description: Collects data on the user's visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been loaded with the purpose of generating reports for optimising the website content.
Data is sent to: United Kingdom (adequate)
|
Category: Marketing (18)
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.
| TYPE |
EXPIRY |
PROVIDER / SOURCE |
COOKIE INFO |
| HTTP |
Session |
ac.uk |
_schn1
Cookie purpose description: Sets a unique ID for the visitor, that allows third party advertisers to target the visitor with relevant advertisement. This pairing service is provided by third party advertisement hubs, which facilitates real-time bidding for advertisers.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
Session |
www.fashionretailacademy.ac.uk |
_schn2
Cookie purpose description: Sets a unique ID for the visitor, that allows third party advertisers to target the visitor with relevant advertisement. This pairing service is provided by third party advertisement hubs, which facilitates real-time bidding for advertisers.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| Pixel |
Session |
google.com |
ads/ga-audiences
Cookie purpose description: Used by Google AdWords to re-engage visitors that are likely to convert to customers based on the visitor's online behaviour across websites.
Via https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-TCCDP7
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| Pixel |
Session |
google.com |
ads/user-lists/#
Cookie purpose description: Used by Google AdWords
Via https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/conversion.js
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
395 days |
www.fashionretailacademy.ac.uk |
_scid
Cookie purpose description: Sets a unique ID for the visitor, that allows third party advertisers to target the visitor with relevant advertisement. This pairing service is provided by third party advertisement hubs, which facilitates real-time bidding for advertisers.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| Pixel |
Session |
google-analytics.com |
collect
Cookie purpose description: Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels.
Via https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=GTM-TCCDP7
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
3 months |
facebook.com |
fr
Cookie purpose description: Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers.
Via https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
395 days |
www.fashionretailacademy.ac.uk |
_scid_r
Cookie purpose description: Sets a unique ID for the visitor, that allows third party advertisers to target the visitor with relevant advertisement. This pairing service is provided by third party advertisement hubs, which facilitates real-time bidding for advertisers.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| Pixel |
Session |
facebook.com |
impression.php/#
Cookie purpose description: Used by Facebook to register impressions on pages with the Facebook login button.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
Session |
www.fashionretailacademy.ac.uk |
_screload
Cookie purpose description: Used by Snapchat to implement advertisement content on the website. The cookie detects the efficiency of the ads and collects visitor data for further visitor segmentation.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
395 days |
quantserve.com |
mc
Cookie purpose description: Collects data on the user's visits to the website, such as what pages have been loaded. The registered data is used for targeted ads.
Data is sent to: United Kingdom (adequate)
|
| HTML Local Storage |
Persistent |
sc-static.net |
u_sclid
Cookie purpose description: Used widely by Microsoft as a unique user ID. The cookie enables user tracking by synchronising the ID across many Microsoft domains.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTML Local Storage |
Persistent |
sc-static.net |
u_sclid_r
Cookie purpose description: Used widely by Microsoft as a unique user ID. The cookie enables user tracking by synchronising the ID across many Microsoft domains.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTML Local Storage |
Persistent |
sc-static.net |
u_scsid_r
Cookie purpose description: Sets a unique ID for the visitor, that allows third party advertisers to target the visitor with relevant advertisement. This pairing service is provided by third party advertisement hubs, which facilitates real-time bidding for advertisers.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
Session |
issuu.com |
iutk
Cookie purpose description: Collects data on the user's visits to the website, such as which pages have been read.
Data is sent to: United Kingdom (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
Session |
mouseflow.com |
mf_session
Cookie purpose description: Identifies the browser session while it happens. The cookie is deleted as soon as the session ends, meaning when the user leaves the website.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
Persistent |
mouseflow.com |
mf_user
Cookie purpose description: This cookie establishes whether the user is a returning or first-time visitor (Yes/No toggle). Cookie has a lifetime of 90 days.
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
| Pixel |
Session |
facebook.com |
tr
Cookie purpose description: Used by Facebook
Via https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/fbevents.js
Data is sent to: United States (adequate)
|
Category: Unclassified (2)
These cookies are required to support the website functionality and cookies consent.
| TYPE |
EXPIRY |
PROVIDER |
COOKIE INFO |
| HTTP |
29 days |
fashionretailacademy.ac.uk |
intlData
Cookie purpose description: Used to display the cookies pop-up and gather users preferences.
Data is sent to: Ireland (adequate)
|
| HTTP |
364 days |
fashionretailacademy.ac.uk |
intlPopupShown
Cookie purpose description: Used to display the cookies pop-up.
Data is sent to: Ireland (adequate)
|
Category: Additional (3)
This website uses a number of tools which may record your activity and/or data. We have provided information below about what kind of data may be collected and how it may be used.
| NAME |
PURPOSE |
WHAT DATA DOES IT COLLECT? |
COOKIE INFO |
| Mouseflow |
A website analytics tool that provides session replay, heatmaps, funnels, form analytics, feedback surveys, similar features, and functionality.
|
Clicks, mouse movements, scrolling, form fills (keystrokes) in non-excluded fields, pages visited and content, time on site, browser, operating system, device type (desktop/ tablet/ phone), screen resolution, visitor type (first time/ returning), referrer, anonymized IP address, location (city/ country), language, and similar meta data.
Mouseflow does not collect any information on pages where it is not installed, nor does it track or collect information outside your web browser.
|
To opt-out visit https://mouseflow.com/opt-out
To obtain a copy of your data, make a correction, or have it erased, please contact info@fra.ac.uk or contact Mouseflow at privacy@mouseflow.com
For Mouseflow’s Privacy Policy visit https://mouseflow.com/legal/company/privacy-policy/
For more information on Mouseflow and GDPR, visit https://mouseflow.com/legal/gdpr/
For more information on Mouseflow and CCPA/VCDPA visit https://mouseflow.com/legal/ccpa
|
| Trengo |
A platform that enables managing newsletters, customer support, similar features, and functionality.
|
Messages sent via the Trengo interface, browser, operating system, device type (desktop/ tablet/ phone), screen resolution, visitor type (first time/ returning), referrer (URL), IP address, location (city/ country), language, and similar meta data.
Trengo works by the requirements for the processing of personal data laid down in the privacy legislation (General Data Protection Regulation). Trengo processes data via third parties, only if they are legally obliged to do so and it is necessary to carry out the agreement with the user. The page is using additional integrations with Twilio and Surfly, that are carried out if essential to the platform’s purpose.
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To obtain a copy of your data, make a correction, or have it erased, please contact info@fra.ac.uk or contact Trengo at team@trengo.com
For more information, see Trengo’s Privacy Policy at https://trengo.com/privacy-statement
|
| Semrush |
An online marketing software that provides keywords research, competitor analysis, form analytics, similar features, and functionality.
|
Clicks, scrolling, web-searches, form fills (keystrokes) in non-excluded fields, pages visited and content, time on site, browser, operating system, device type (desktop/ tablet/ phone), screen resolution, visitor type (first time/ returning), referrer, anonymized IP address, location (city/ country), language, and similar meta data.
Semrush does not collect any information on pages where it is not installed, nor does it track or collect information outside your web browser. Semrush processes data via third parties, only if they are legally obliged to do so and it is necessary to carry out the agreement with the user.
|
To obtain a copy of your data, make a correction, or have it erased, please contact info@fra.ac.uk or contact Semrush at https://www.semrush.com/company/contacts/
For Semrush’s Privacy Policy visit https://www.semrush.com/company/legal/privacy-policy/
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Updating our Cookie Policy
We may update our use of cookies from time to time and consequently we may update this Policy. We therefore recommend that you check this Policy regularly. We will notify you of any significant changes by way of a notice on our website or by contacting you directly when reasonably possible.
Review of this Policy
We keep this Policy under regular review. This Policy was last updated in April 2024.
Social Impact
The reach of the FRA goes far beyond the classroom. Each year we measure our social impact, by looking at the courses we have delivered, wellbeing services offered to students, the financial support we provide through bursary schemes, the social & economic impact created by the staff we employ, the students going into employment and local supply chain spending to support our activities. Each year our social value has been increasing, and last year we are proud to announce it was calculated at £92 million. This equates to almost £7 generated for every £1 spent. View the full report here.