Last updated: 9 November 2026
At Target Band English, we respect your privacy and aim to keep our use of cookies and similar technologies to a minimum.
We use essential authentication cookies to keep your account secure and allow you to complete IELTS Speaking assessments without repeatedly signing in.
We also use limited browser storage to support the speaking test experience.
We do not currently use advertising cookies, retargeting pixels or third-party analytics trackers.
Cookies are small pieces of information stored on your device when you visit a website.
They help websites remember information, maintain secure sessions and provide essential functionality.
Some websites also use cookies to monitor browsing activity or deliver targeted advertising.
Target Band English primarily uses cookies for authentication and account security.
Our platform uses the following authentication cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose |
|---|---|
| ielts_access_token | Confirms that you are signed in and allows you to access your account and assessments securely. |
| ielts_refresh_token | Helps maintain your authenticated session by allowing the platform to renew an expired access token. |
| ielts_access_expires_at | Records when your current access token expires so the platform can refresh your session appropriately. |
These cookies support account authentication and the secure delivery of services you request.
They are not intended for advertising, marketing or tracking your activity across unrelated websites.
The authentication cookies are created when you sign in and are managed according to their configured expiry periods and the platform's sign-out process.
Our speaking test may use a randomly generated browser identifier to help reduce repetition of IELTS Speaking questions, topics and cue cards.
This allows the platform to offer greater variety across practice attempts.
Related test-variety records may include identifiers derived from account or connection information and details of previously assigned questions.
These records are used for test selection, not advertising.
Associated test-variety records are retained for up to 90 days.
For more information about how this information is processed, please see our Privacy Policy.
Cookies required for authentication, account security and the delivery of a service you request may qualify for an exemption from cookie-consent requirements under applicable UK law.
We therefore do not currently display a general cookie-consent banner for our authentication cookies.
We will review the use of cookies and other browser-storage technologies as the platform develops.
Where consent or another legally required user control is necessary, we will implement the appropriate mechanism before using the relevant technology.
Target Band English does not currently use:
We do not use our authentication cookies to build advertising profiles.
If we introduce additional technologies, we will update this policy and implement any required consent or objection mechanisms.
Some parts of our website involve external service providers.
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Processes payments securely. When you use its payment services, Stripe may use cookies or similar technologies for payment security, fraud prevention and other purposes described in its own policies.
Calendly
Provides scheduling for live IELTS Speaking assessments. Calendly may use cookies or similar technologies when you interact with its booking service.
These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies.
Where third-party services are integrated directly into our website, we will assess the associated storage technologies and applicable consent requirements.
Most browsers allow you to view, block or delete cookies through their privacy and security settings.
You can usually find these controls under:
Browser Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies or Site Data
If you block or delete essential authentication cookies, you may be signed out or unable to access features that require an account.
Public pages may remain accessible without signing in.
You can also clear stored website data through your browser settings.
We may update this Cookie Policy if we introduce new features, change our technology providers or modify the way cookies and browser storage are used.
The latest revision date will appear at the top of this page.
Where new technologies require consent or other legally required controls, these will be implemented as appropriate.
If you have questions about cookies, browser storage or how Target Band English processes your information, please contact:
Daniel James
Target Band English
Email: [email protected]
For further information about personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
Target Band English is an independent IELTS preparation service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by IELTS, the British Council, IDP IELTS or Cambridge University Press & Assessment.