About This Policy

Athena is the education and training trading name of the Association for Animals, Horticultural & Equine Practitioners CIC ("AAHEP", "We", "Us", or "Our") and located at High Lees Farmhouse, Wagon Lane, Paddock Wood, TN12 6PT.

Athena is a registered trademark of AAHEP in the UK, Europe and Australia and is committed to protecting your privacy. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on https://athenaherd.org (the "Website") and why.

Athena delivers structured, ethical and evidence-informed education and training and holds Athena memberships for those working or aspiring to work in equine assisted services and related fields (referred to as “EAS”.  Being in nature, around horses and animals inspires learning, recovery, regain of self-esteem and provides a sense of purpose and community to learners, communities, service users and clients ("Services").

For the purpose of the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) and the UK General Data Protection Regulation and/or any relevant law implemented as a result of the General Data Protection Regulation and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (2003) (PECR) Law (together, "Data Protection Laws"), We are a:

(i) data controller in respect of any personal data that You share with Us, or that We collect, through Our Websites (including any personal data that you provide to Us, or that We collect, during your registration for, and subscription to, the Services we provide) or otherwise in Your communications with Us; and

(ii) data processor in respect of personal data that You share with Us as part of Your use of the Services that We provide, and in respect of which You are the data controller. Our and Your respective obligations in relation to that personal data are set out in this Cookie Policy, Our Privacy Policy and Our Terms and Conditions.

You can contact Us directly through the respective Website or by email for AAHEP: info@aahep.uk, Athena: info@athenaherd.org.

This Cookies Policy applies to all use of Our Websites and the provision of Services to You, and any other communications You have with Us from time to time.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners about how visitors use their site.

For more information about cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org or to learn how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies.

2. Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function and cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

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

We use Google Analytics 4 to compile reports about Website usage. The information collected is anonymous and helps us improve the Website. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

Security & Performance Cookies

3. Third-Party Cookies

Our Website may include content from third parties (such as embedded videos or social media buttons) that may set their own cookies. We have no control over these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third party's cookie policy for more information.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. Instructions for common browsers:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact Website functionality.

5. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: hello@aahep.uk

Address: Association for Animals, Horticultural & Equine Practitioners CIC, High Lees Farmhouse, Wagon Lane, Paddock Wood, TN12 6PT