Cookie Policy | Just Karate

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy ("Cookie Policy") explains the types of cookies used on the website owned and operated by Pure Indigo Limited, trading as Just Karate (referred to as "Just Karate", "we", or "us").

Pure Indigo Limited is a company registered in England and Wales (Company No: 05449756) with its registered office at 17 The Herons, Cottenham, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 8XX. We are the data controller for the personal data processed through cookies on justkarate.co.uk.

2. What are Cookies and Similar Technologies?

Cookies are small text files that websites download to your device via your web browser. These cookies store information that helps enhance your experience, such as keeping you logged into the student portal or remembering which karate suit you have added to your shopping basket.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as scripts or pixels (e.g., from Mailchimp) to understand how you interact with our newsletter sign-up forms and to prevent automated spam registrations.

3. Why Just Karate Uses Cookies

We use cookies for four primary reasons:

Strictly Necessary Operations: Essential for the core functionality of the site, including student portal logins and secure payments via Stripe.
To Improve Your Experience: Remembering preferences like Google Maps zoom levels for dojo locations.
Social Media & Communications: Facilitating newsletter sign-ups and Facebook interactions.
To Monitor Performance: Analytics to understand which pages are most useful to our students.

4. Categorization of Cookies

Necessary Cookies

Always On

Essential for secure student portal identification, shopping cart persistence, and fraud prevention during payments.

Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR / PECR.

Functional & Analytics

Consent Required

These allow enhanced features like Google Maps, Facebook feeds, and Google Analytics to monitor site performance.

Legal Basis: Consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR / PECR.

5. Detailed Cookie List

Provider	Category	Purpose	Duration
Just Karate	Necessary	Portal Authentication	Session
Stripe	Necessary	Security & Payments	1 Year
Google Maps	Functional	Interactive Dojo Maps	Persistent
Google Analytics	Analytics	Site Usage Trends	2 Years
Mailchimp	Communication	Newsletter & Spam Prevention	1 Year

6. International Transfers

Your personal data may be stored or transferred to countries outside the UK or EEA. We ensure providers like Stripe, Google, Facebook, and Mailchimp operate under legal safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

7. Managing Cookies via Your Browser

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to accept or reject all cookies, or only certain types.

8. Contact Information

For any questions regarding this policy, please contact us at: office@justkarate.co.uk