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Cookies Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

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1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how LASA LIMITED ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website virtualsummituniversity.info (the "Website"), what types of cookies we employ, the information they collect, and how that information is used. This policy also describes how you can manage and control your cookie preferences.

Our Website is operated by LASA LIMITED, registered at 41-A Mill Lane, West Hampstead, London, NW6 1NB, United Kingdom. This educational project hosts the "Financial Behavior of Freelancers: The Psychology of Sustainable Income and Managing Irregular Earnings in 2026" webinar series. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use and providing you with meaningful choices regarding their application.

By continuing to browse or use our Website after being presented with the cookie notice banner, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookies Policy. You can change your preferences at any time using the controls provided above on this page or by adjusting your browser settings as described below.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites work efficiently, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferred language, font size, and other display preferences.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. Session cookies are temporary and are automatically deleted when you close your web browser. First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting.

Similar technologies such as pixels, web beacons, and local storage function comparably to cookies and may also be covered under this policy when used on our Website. These technologies help us understand user behavior, measure the effectiveness of our content, and ensure the Website performs reliably.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies used on our Website into the following groups. Each category serves a distinct purpose and collects different types of information.

3.1 Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies

These cookies are fundamental to the operation of our Website. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie consent preference. Without these cookies, the Website cannot function properly, and they cannot be switched off in our systems.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookieConsent Stores your cookie consent preference 12 months First-party, Persistent
cookiePreferences Stores your detailed cookie category preferences 12 months First-party, Persistent
session_id Maintains your session while browsing the site Session First-party, Session

3.2 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. The data gathered through these cookies allows us to measure the number of visitors, identify which pages are visited most frequently, and understand how users navigate through the site. This information helps us improve the Website structure and content to create a better experience for all visitors.

We use Google Analytics to collect this information. Google Analytics uses cookies to gather data about website traffic and user interactions. The information generated by these cookies about your use of the Website is typically transmitted to and stored on servers operated by Google. We have enabled IP anonymization, which means your IP address is truncated before being stored, ensuring that no personally identifiable information is retained through this service.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
_ga Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number 13 months Third-party (Google), Persistent
_ga_* Maintains session state for Google Analytics 4 13 months Third-party (Google), Persistent
_gid Distinguishes unique users for a 24-hour period 24 hours Third-party (Google), Persistent

3.3 Advertising and Retargeting Cookies

We do not use advertising cookies on this Website. We do not use retargeting cookies on this Website. Our educational project does not engage in any form of targeted advertising, behavioral profiling for marketing purposes, or cross-site tracking for ad delivery. No third-party advertising networks have access to set cookies through our Website.

4. How We Use Cookies

The cookies on our Website serve the following specific purposes:

  • Ensuring the Website functions correctly and securely by maintaining session integrity and remembering your consent choices
  • Understanding aggregate visitor behavior to improve the structure, content, and navigation of our Website
  • Measuring Website performance to identify and resolve technical issues that may affect user experience
  • Recognizing when you return to our Website so we do not repeatedly display the cookie consent banner

We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information about you for marketing or sales purposes. The analytics data we collect is aggregated and anonymized and is used solely to improve the educational content and user experience of this Website.

5. Your Choices and How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies. You are not required to accept analytics cookies to use our Website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Website to operate.

5.1 Using Our Cookie Preference Controls

The cookie preference panel at the top of this page allows you to accept, reject, or customize which categories of cookies are active. When you visit our Website for the first time, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the screen with three options: Accept, Settings, and Decline. Clicking "Settings" brings you to this page where you can make granular choices. Your selection is saved in a cookie on your device so that you are not asked again on subsequent visits.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the "Settings," "Preferences," or "Privacy" section of your browser. Here are instructions for managing cookies in commonly used browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data

Please note that disabling or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our Website and other websites you visit. If you delete all cookies from your browser, your consent preferences will also be removed, and you will see the cookie consent banner again on your next visit.

5.3 Google Analytics Opt-Out

If you wish to prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to our Website specifically, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, available from Google. This add-on instructs the Google Analytics JavaScript running on websites not to send any visit information to Google Analytics. Additionally, you can reject analytics cookies using the preference panel at the top of this page.

6. Data Collected Through Cookies

The information collected through cookies on our Website may include:

  • Your anonymized IP address (truncated for analytics purposes)
  • Browser type and version, operating system, and device type
  • Pages visited, time spent on each page, and navigation paths
  • Date and time of visits and referring website addresses
  • Your cookie consent preference selection

This data is collected in aggregate form and is not used to identify individual visitors. We do not combine cookie data with any personally identifiable information collected through our registration forms. For full details on how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

7. Third-Party Cookies

The only third-party cookies present on our Website are those set by Google Analytics for the purpose of collecting anonymous usage statistics. We have a data processing agreement with Google that governs how this data is handled. Google processes this data in accordance with its own privacy policy.

We do not allow any other third parties to set cookies through our Website. We do not use social media tracking pixels, advertising network cookies, or any form of cross-site tracking technology. Our Website does not embed third-party content that could independently set cookies without our knowledge.

8. Data Retention for Cookie Data

Each cookie has a specific retention period as outlined in the tables above. In summary:

  • Cookie consent preferences: Stored for 12 months from the date you set them
  • Session cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser
  • Google Analytics cookies: Data retained for a maximum of 13 months

9. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), we rely on the following legal bases for setting cookies:

  • Essential cookies: These are set under the "strictly necessary" exemption in PECR Regulation 6(4), as they are essential for providing the service you have explicitly requested. No consent is required for these cookies.
  • Analytics cookies: These are set based on your explicit consent, which you provide through our cookie consent banner or the preference panel on this page. You may withdraw your consent at any time.

10. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection legislation, you have the following rights in relation to cookie data that constitutes personal data:

  • The right to be informed about what cookies we use and why
  • The right to consent to or refuse non-essential cookies
  • The right to withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal
  • The right to request erasure of any personal data collected through cookies
  • The right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe your rights have been infringed

11. Children's Privacy

Our Website and the associated webinar series are not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect any personal data, including through cookies, from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that a child has provided information through our Website, please contact us at the email address provided below, and we will take steps to delete such information.

12. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, changes in technology, or changes in applicable laws and regulations. When we make material changes to this policy, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through a revised cookie consent banner on your next visit to the Website.

We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Any changes to this policy will take effect immediately upon posting on this page.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us using the details below:

LASA LIMITED

41-A Mill Lane, West Hampstead, London, NW6 1NB, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 20 7946 0958

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you are concerned about how we handle cookie data:

Information Commissioner's Office

Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF, United Kingdom
Website: ico.org.uk