Cookies Policy
Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Vocate (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which explains how we use personal information.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you access our website. They allow us to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies set by us are called “first-party cookies”. Cookies set by other parties are called “third-party cookies”. Third-party cookies enable certain features or functionality to be provided on or through our website (such as analytics, interactive content, and advertising).
Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our website to operate. We refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website. Third parties may also serve cookies through our website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes.
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential to provide you with services available through our website and to enable you to use certain features. Without these cookies, the services you have asked for cannot be provided. These cookies do not gather information about you that could be used for marketing or tracking your browsing activity. These cookies are always enabled.
Performance 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 to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.
Functional 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. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.
Targeting 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. They are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
Specific Cookies We Use
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Vocate | Essential cookie to manage user session | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Tracks users as they navigate the website | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Tracks how users use the website | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate | 1 minute |
| userPreferences | Vocate | Stores user preferences | 30 days |
| cookieConsent | Vocate | Records your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
How Can You Control Cookies?
Cookie Preference Centre When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer.
Browser Settings Most web browsers allow some control of cookies through browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Opting Out of Specific Third-Party Cookies Some third-party cookies can be managed by visiting the relevant third-party website. For Google Analytics, you can opt out by installing Google’s opt-out browser add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
What Happens If You Refuse Cookies?
If you choose to refuse cookies, you may still use our website, but your ability to use some features or areas may be limited. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be rejected as they are essential to provide our services.
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page, and if the changes are significant, we will provide a more prominent notice.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Post: Data Protection Officer, Vocate Training 56 West Street, Shoreham By Sea, West Sussex BN43 5WG.
Last Updated
This Cookies Policy was last updated on May 2025.