Last updated: April 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how the British Educational Travel Association (BETA) uses cookies and similar technologies on betauk.com. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, as well as to provide information to website owners. Cookies do not damage your system and cannot read data from other files on your computer.
How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly
- Remember your preferences between visits
- Understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it
- Occasionally support marketing and promotional activity
Types of cookies we use
Necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookielawinfo-checkbox-* |
Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
PHPSESSID |
Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
wordpress_logged_in_* |
Keeps you logged in to the site (members area) | Session |
Functional / Preference cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
wp-settings-* |
Stores user interface preferences | 1 year |
Analytics / Statistics cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the way the website works.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
_ga_* |
Google Analytics — maintains session state | 2 years |
_gid |
Google Analytics — distinguishes users (24hr) | 24 hours |
_gat |
Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Marketing cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store personal information directly, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and device.
At present, BETA does not run targeted advertising campaigns. If this changes, this policy will be updated accordingly.
Third-party cookies
Some pages on our website may include content from third-party services such as embedded videos, maps, or social media features. These third parties may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend you review the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with.
How to manage cookies
You can control and/or delete cookies at any time. You can delete all cookies already on your device and set most browsers to block them from being placed. However, if you do this, you may need to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit our site, and some features may not work as intended.
To manage cookies in your browser, visit the relevant help page:
You can also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
Contact us
For questions and/or comments about our Cookie Policy and this statement, please contact us by using the following contact details:
British Education Travel Association
Level 5a, Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 7NF
United Kingdom
Website: https://betauk.com
Email: info@betauk.com
Phone number: 02076005667
