Cookie Policy

Our Cookies, Your Choice

At Skills Training Group, we are committed to being open and transparent about how we use cookies and similar technologies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control your preferences when using our website and online learning systems.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences — such as login details or display settings — to improve usability and provide a better experience.

We use the following categories of cookies:

  • First-party cookies – set directly by our website
  • Third-party cookies – set by external services, typically for analytics, advertising, or added functionality

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the core functionality of our website and Learning Management System. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, managing privacy preferences, or submitting forms.

  • Required for site and platform operation
  • Cannot be disabled via our cookie settings
  • Do not store personally identifiable information
  • Blocking these cookies in your browser may prevent key features from working correctly

Performance Cookies

Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information such as page visits and navigation behaviour.

  • Used to identify popular and underperforming pages
  • Help us improve usability and performance
  • All data is aggregated and anonymous
  • Optional and can be disabled through cookie settings

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering login details or display preferences.

  • May be set by us or trusted third-party service providers
  • Improve the overall user experience
  • Disabling them may cause some features or services to function incorrectly

Targeting Cookies

Targeting cookies are used to deliver relevant advertising and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

  • Help build a profile of your interests
  • Do not directly store personal information
  • May be set by advertising partners
  • Disabling them may result in less relevant advertising across other websites

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Strictly Necessary Cookies are required for our website and Learning Management System to function and cannot be switched off using the cookie preferences tool.

Performance, Functional, and Targeting Cookies can be managed through the cookie settings tool available on our website. Your preferences are stored within your browser and can be updated at any time.

Governance and Policy Review

  • Policy Owner: Oversight and maintenance of this policy is managed by our Continuous Improvement Director
  • Ongoing Review: This policy is reviewed regularly to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, technical developments, and user expectations

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

Email: info@skillstg.co.uk