Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 29 June 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how The North Star Path, operated by Charles Whitaker (“we”, “our”, “us”), uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit northstarpath.co.uk.

Cookies help our website function correctly, improve your browsing experience, understand how visitors use our website and, where you have given your consent, help us improve our services and communications.

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

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

Some cookies are essential for the website to operate correctly, while others help us understand how our website is being used or allow certain features to function.

Cookies may be:

  • Session Cookies – deleted automatically when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure the website functions correctly
  • Remember your cookie preferences
  • Improve website performance
  • Analyse visitor behaviour
  • Improve our coaching resources
  • Manage contact forms and enquiries
  • Support appointment booking
  • Measure website traffic
  • Improve user experience

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation and security of our website.

They enable functions such as:

  • Website security
  • Form submissions
  • Cookie consent preferences
  • Page navigation
  • Protection against malicious activity

These cookies cannot be disabled because the website would not function correctly without them.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.

Information collected may include:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Device type
  • Browser type
  • Referral source
  • General location
  • User journeys through the website

We use this information to improve the website and create a better experience for visitors.

Analytics cookies are only placed after you have given your consent.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies help improve your experience by remembering choices you make and supporting interactive features.

These may include:

  • Booking appointments
  • Contact forms
  • Embedded services
  • Remembering user preferences

Marketing Cookies

Where you have given your consent, marketing cookies may be used to understand the effectiveness of our communications and improve the relevance of information we share.

Marketing cookies are optional and will only be activated after your consent.

5. Third-Party Services

Our website uses trusted third-party services which may place cookies on your device.

Complianz Cookie Consent

We use the Complianz Cookie Consent plugin to manage cookie preferences and record your consent in accordance with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

Complianz stores your cookie preferences so you are not repeatedly asked for consent each time you visit our website.

HubSpot

We use HubSpot to help manage enquiries and customer relationships.

Depending on how you interact with our website, HubSpot may use cookies to:

  • Remember form submissions
  • Improve website functionality
  • Track interactions with our content
  • Measure engagement
  • Manage communications with prospective clients

HubSpot cookies are only activated where appropriate and, where required, after your consent.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors use our website.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on the website
  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • Approximate location
  • Website interactions
  • Referral source

This information is aggregated and does not normally identify individual visitors.

Google Analytics cookies are only placed after your consent.

Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console to monitor how our website performs within Google Search results.

Google Search Console does not place cookies on visitors’ devices and does not collect personal information from website users.

It is used solely to help us monitor and improve the visibility and technical performance of our website.

Calendly

We use Calendly to allow visitors to book discovery calls and coaching appointments online.

Calendly may place cookies that enable:

  • Appointment scheduling
  • Session management
  • Website functionality
  • Fraud prevention
  • Security

Calendly processes personal information in accordance with its own Privacy Policy.

6. Email Sign-up Forms

If you subscribe to our newsletter or download the North Star Path Journal or other free resources, we may use cookies to:

  • Remember completed forms
  • Improve user experience
  • Measure the effectiveness of our communications
  • Understand engagement with our website

Your email address is collected only where you voluntarily provide it.

Marketing emails are only sent where you have given your consent, and you may unsubscribe at any time.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website you will be presented with a cookie banner.

You may choose to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject all non-essential cookies
  • Customise your cookie preferences

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the Manage Cookie Consent link available on our website.

Declining optional cookies will not prevent you from using our website, although some features may not function as intended.

8. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser

Most internet browsers allow you to:

  • View stored cookies
  • Delete cookies
  • Block cookies
  • Block cookies from particular websites
  • Delete cookies when closing your browser

Please note that disabling all cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

9. Cookie Retention

Different cookies remain on your device for different lengths of time.

Some cookies expire when you close your browser, while others may remain for several months or years depending upon their purpose.

Our cookie consent platform records your consent preferences for the period required by law unless you choose to change them sooner.

10. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology or the services used on our website.

The latest version will always be available on this page.

11. Contact Us

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

The North Star Path Operated by Charles Whitaker

Website: northstarpath.co.uk

Email: charles@charleswhitaker.co.uk