Cookies Policy - Blendingmind (UK&EU)

1. Introduction

This website is operated by BlendingMind UK Limited.

We use cookies and similar technologies to ensure the secure and reliable operation of our website, to protect against abuse, and — where applicable — to provide embedded media content.

This Cookie Policy explains:

• What cookies are
• Which cookies we use
• The legal basis for their use
• How you can manage or withdraw your consent

This policy applies to users worldwide, with particular consideration given to United Kingdom, European Union, and German data protection requirements.

This website does not deploy cookies for accounting or invoicing purposes. Financial administration systems used by the operators (such as Xero) operate independently of the website infrastructure and do not place cookies on visitor devices.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website.

They allow websites to:

• Ensure technical functionality
• Maintain security
• Remember preferences
• Provide embedded media
• Improve user experience

Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored for a defined period).

3. Categories of Cookies Used

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (In Use)

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning and security of the website.

They are used to:

• Enable secure hosting infrastructure
• Ensure stable website delivery
• Protect against malicious activity
• Enable secure contact and booking form transmission
• Maintain system integrity

Legal Basis:
These cookies are strictly necessary under applicable data protection and ePrivacy regulations (including UK PECR, EU ePrivacy Directive, and §25 TTDSG Germany) and do not require prior consent.

Third-Party Providers:

• GoDaddy (Website Hosting Platform)
• Formspree (Secure Form Processing Service)

These providers may use technical mechanisms necessary to prevent spam, abuse, and system misuse.

B. Embedded Media (YouTube – Activated Only After User Interaction)

Our website may contain embedded videos from YouTube (Google LLC), implemented using privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com).

Important:

• YouTube content is not loaded automatically.
• A connection to YouTube is only established after the user actively clicks “Load Video.”
• Before activation, no data is transmitted to YouTube.

When activated, YouTube may process:

• IP address
• Device information
• Browser type
• Technical usage data
• Cookies related to video playback

Legal Basis:

Embedded YouTube content is loaded only after explicit user interaction, which constitutes consent under:

• Article 6(1)(a) GDPR
• UK GDPR
• §25 TTDSG (Germany)

Data may be transferred to servers outside the United Kingdom or European Union, including the United States.

YouTube processes data in accordance with its own privacy policies.

C. Analytics Cookies (Not Used)

We do not use:

• Google Analytics
• Independent tracking tools
• Behavioural profiling
• Visitor fingerprinting

GoDaddy may provide aggregated, non-identifiable platform-level statistics. We do not access or use individual tracking data.

D. Marketing Cookies (Not Used)

We do not use:

• Advertising cookies
• Retargeting technologies
• Behavioural advertising systems
• Social media marketing trackers

No advertising profiling is performed on this website.

E. Preference Cookies (Not Actively Used)

We do not actively deploy optional preference cookies. Any technical storage used is limited to essential website functionality.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You may manage your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Using the “Manage Preferences” option in our cookie banner
• Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality.

Guidance on managing cookies is available via independent online resources such as All About Cookies.

5. Consent

Non-essential cookies or third-party media services are only activated after explicit user interaction or consent.

Users may:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Manage preferences individually

Consent may be withdrawn at any time through the cookie management settings.

6. International Users

This website is operated from the United Kingdom.

Where required by applicable law, including EU and German regulations, we apply consent mechanisms consistent with local legal requirements.

Nothing in this policy limits mandatory consumer or data protection rights under applicable local laws.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.

The “Last Updated” date indicates the most recent revision.

We recommend reviewing this page regularly.

8. Contact

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact:

BlendingMind UK Limited
124 City Road
London, EC1V 2NX
United Kingdom

Email: blendingmindukltd@gmail.com

Jurisdiction:
Legal matters relating to this Cookie Policy are governed by the laws of England and Wales, without prejudice to mandatory consumer protection rights in other jurisdictions.