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Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how National Skills Funding ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies as outlined below.

Last updated: September 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help websites remember your actions and preferences over time, and enhance the user experience.

Cookies can be -

  • Session cookies - deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies - remain until manually deleted or expire.
  • First-party cookies - set by the website you're visiting.
  • Third-party cookies - set by external services (e.g. analytics tools).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Purpose -

  • Essential Cookies: To enable basic site functionality.
  • Analytics Cookies: To analyse traffic and improve performance.
  • Functional Cookies: To remember user preferences (e.g. form data).
  • Marketing Cookies: To personalise content and track campaign results.

3. Cookies We May Use

Examples of cookies used on our website include:

  • Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) - Track user behaviour and site performance.
  • Microsoft Clarity - Heatmaps and session recording for UX improvement.
  • Zoho Sales IQ / CRM - For live chat, user behaviour, and form tracking.
  • Cookie Consent Banner - Stores your consent preferences.

4. Managing Your Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be prompted to accept or manage your cookie settings.

You can - Accept all cookies - Reject non-essential cookies - Customise preferences by category.

At any time, you can update your preferences by clicking "Cookie Settings" at the bottom of our website.

You can also control cookies via your browser: - Delete cookies - Block third-party cookies - Enable private browsing mode.

For detailed guidance, visit www.aboutcookies.org

5. Third-Party Cookies

Please note that some cookies may be set by third parties whose services we use (e.g. YouTube embeds, LinkedIn tracking).

We do not control the use of these cookies and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices.

Please revisit this page periodically for the latest information.

Last updated: September 2025

Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please email us at admin@nationalskillsfunding.org