Cookie Policy

Last updated: 24 July 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how HILLMARK CONSULTING LTD ("we," "us," or "the Company") uses cookies and similar technologies on LinguaCast (https://lingua-cast.com/) (the "Website"), including what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your settings. This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains more generally how we collect, use, and protect personal data. Please review this document carefully. If you have any questions, contact us as indicated in the "Contact Us" section below.

By using our Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, except where your consent is separately requested through our cookie banner. If you disagree with anything stated in this document, please discontinue use of the Website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They record information about your interactions, allowing the site to remember your preferences and actions, which enhances your browsing experience.

Cookies can store login details, language settings, and other preferences, and are used to support the Website's functionality and improve user experience. They can also help us understand how the Website is used so that we can optimise its performance and content. Cookies may be set by the Website itself (first-party cookies) or by authorised third-party services for functions such as analytics, advertising, and cross-site tracking.

How We Use Cookies

Our Website uses both essential and optional cookies to provide a smooth browsing experience and support various functionalities. Below is an overview of the categories of cookies we use and their purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the core functions of our Website, such as security, network management, and accessibility, and enable features like secure logins and page navigation. Because they are necessary for the Website to operate, your consent is not required to store these cookies on your device.
• Functional & Performance Cookies: These optional cookies improve the Website's performance and functionality by remembering your preferences and settings, such as language choices. Disabling them may result in a less personalised browsing experience.
• Analytics Cookies: These optional cookies collect information on how visitors interact with our Website, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and traffic sources, helping us understand user behaviour and improve performance.
• Marketing & Advertising Cookies: These optional cookies make advertising more relevant to your interests, limit how often you see the same advert, and, where used, help us and our partners measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

Managing Cookie Settings

Managing Essential Cookies

Essential cookies are necessary for basic Website functions, such as logging in and navigation. They ensure the site operates smoothly and securely and cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality.

Managing Optional Cookies

You can choose to accept or decline cookies related to performance, functionality, analytics, and advertising. When you first visit our Website, a cookie banner will give you the option to allow or refuse non-essential cookies. If you refuse, only essential cookies will be active.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time through our Website's cookie consent tool or via your browser settings. Most browsers accept cookies by default, but you can adjust settings to block, decline, or delete cookies, either entirely or for a specific period.

Links to instructions from popular browser manufacturers on how to adjust your cookie settings:

• Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-ie/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
• Safari Mobile: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-ie/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
• Opera: https://blogs.opera.com/news/2015/08/how-to-manage-cookies-in-opera/

You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout, and find general information about cookies at www.allaboutcookies.org.

Personal Data and Cookies

Cookies may collect personal data, such as your IP address and browsing habits. We treat this data with strict confidentiality and in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR. For more information on how we process and protect personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Cookie Lifespan

• (a) Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted automatically when you close your browser. They maintain your session and allow you to navigate the Website efficiently and securely without repeatedly logging in.
• (b) Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period, even after you close your browser, so that your preferences and login details are remembered across visits. These cookies are typically stored for up to 24 months, after which they automatically expire and are deleted.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for regulatory reasons. Please revisit this document regularly to stay informed. Significant changes will be communicated on our Website or through direct notification where appropriate.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies, please contact us at:

[email protected]

HILLMARK CONSULTING LTD, registry code: 16592223, registered address: 66 Paul Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2A 4NA