World Kickboxing Institute Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how the World Kickboxing Institute (“WKI”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

By using our website, you acknowledge that cookies may be used in accordance with this policy and your selected cookie preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember preferences, and provide information about how visitors use a website.

Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (“session cookies”), while others remain on your device until they expire or are deleted (“persistent cookies”).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation and security of our website and cannot be switched off through our systems.

They may be used to:

• maintain website security;

• remember cookie preferences;

• enable website functionality;

• support account logins;

• process form submissions; and

• ensure core website performance.

Without these cookies, certain parts of the website may not function properly.

Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous statistical information.

They may be used to:

• analyse website traffic;

• monitor website performance;

• understand visitor behaviour; and

• improve user experience.

Examples may include services such as:

• Google Analytics

Analytics cookies will only be activated where you have provided consent where required by law.

Functional Cookies

These cookies help improve website functionality and remember user preferences such as:

• saved settings;

• language preferences; or

• accessibility preferences.

Disabling these cookies may affect certain website features.

Third-Party Cookies

Some features or content on our website may be provided by third-party services.

These third parties may place cookies through our website, including:

• embedded video providers;

• social media integrations;

• map services;

• payment processors; or

• advertising and analytics providers.

We do not control third-party cookies directly and recommend reviewing the relevant third-party privacy and cookie policies.

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• ensure the website functions correctly;

• improve website performance and functionality;

• understand how visitors use the website;

• improve user experience;

• maintain website security; and

• support analytics and performance monitoring.

We do not use cookies to directly identify individual users unless specifically stated.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the:

Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations

and UK GDPR, we may store strictly necessary cookies on your device without consent where they are essential for website operation.

All non-essential cookies, including analytics or marketing cookies, will only be placed on your device where required consent has been obtained.

6. Managing Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• accept cookies;

• reject non-essential cookies; or

• manage your cookie preferences.

You may withdraw or change your cookie preferences at any time where such functionality is available.

You can also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and performance.

Browser settings can usually be found within the “Settings”, “Privacy”, or “Help” sections of your browser.

7. Cookie Retention

Some cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser, while others remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted.

Retention periods vary depending on the purpose of the cookie.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• legal or regulatory changes;

• technical developments; or

• changes to website functionality.

Updated versions will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

World Kickboxing Institute
85 Bradford Street
Commercial Unit Fabric Square
Birmingham
B12 0AG
United Kingdom

Email: info@wki.org.uk