Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how Creative Media Skills Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at creative-media-skills.com. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be “first-party cookies” (set by us) or “third-party cookies” (set by other organisations whose services we use).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons:
- Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function properly
- Performance cookies help us understand how visitors use our website
- Functionality cookies remember your preferences and choices
- Marketing cookies track your visits across websites to deliver relevant advertising
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function properly without them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session state | Session |
| csrf_token | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| cookie_consent | Records your cookie preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| font_size | Remembers accessibility preferences | 1 year |
If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook - advertising tracking | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 3 months |
If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
4. How to Manage Cookies
4.1 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the footer of our website.
4.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block all cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your experience on our website and other websites you visit.
Browser-specific instructions:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
4.3 Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Facebook: facebook.com/settings/?tab=ads
- Google Ads: adssettings.google.com
5. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:
5.1 Web Beacons
Small graphic images (also known as “pixel tags” or “clear GIFs”) that may be included in our emails to tell us whether you have opened an email and what links you have clicked.
5.2 Local Storage
HTML5 local storage allows us to store data locally on your browser. This is similar to cookies but can store larger amounts of data.
5.3 Session Storage
Similar to local storage but is cleared when you close your browser tab.
6. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. Currently, there is no industry standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals. However, you can control tracking through the methods described above.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Creative Media Skills Ltd Pinewood Road Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire SL0 0NH United Kingdom
Email: info@creative-media-skills.com
9. More Information
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: