This policy
This Cookie Policy sets out how we use cookies or other information downloaded to your device when you browse www.adcertificationscheme.co.uk.
What are cookies?
The UK Information Commissioner (‘UK ICO’) defines a cookie as ‘small text files that are placed on your computer by websites that you visit. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.’ You can find out all about cookies, how to manage them and delete them, and how to manage your browser settings, at the UK ICO and www.aboutcookies.org. You can also opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites. As above, please note that if you manage your browser and third party settings to block cookies, some or all of the Website and Services may not have full functionality and your user experience may be impacted.
There are 4 main types of cookie, as defined by the ICC:
Strictly necessary cookies – which enable services you have asked for, such as cookies used related to user input, authentication, multi-media content players, shopping baskets or e-billing. These are typically ‘session cookies’ and are deleted at the end of or shortly after the end of the session. Consent is not required for these cookies.
Performance cookies – which collect anonymous information about how visitors use a website, such as the pages visitors go to most often. They do not collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous and is only used to improve how a website works.
Functionality cookies – which ‘remember choices you make to improve your experience’, such as your user name, and may also be used to provide services you have asked for such as watching a video or commenting on a blog. The information these cookies collect may be anonymised and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.’
Advertising cookies – which ‘are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests’.
Cookies we use in our websites
We use the following cookies on the website.
Strictly necessary cookies
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
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PHPSESSID | Used to manage user sessions on the website. No personal information is stored. | Session (expires when the user's browser is closed) |
Functionality Cookies
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
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_ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 2 years |
_gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | 24 hours |
_gat | Used to throttle the number of requests | 1 minute |
_twitter_sess | Used to enable the live Twitter feed | Session (expires when the user's browser is closed) |
ct0 | Used to enable the live Twitter feed | 6 hours |
external_referer | Used to enable the live Twitter feed | 1 week |
guest_id | 2 days | |
personalization_id | Used to enable the live Twitter feed | 2 days |
cookie_notice_accepted | Used to hide the cookie notice after the user acceptance | 3 months |
Withdrawing consent
If you wish to withdraw consent you can turn off your cookies and delete any website data for this website through your browser’s settings. Look for ‘Settings’ or ‘Help’ in your browsers window.
Contact Us
If you’ve any question you can always contact us at the address above or by email to nigel.kay@cleantechinnovate.com