Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners. Cookies do not contain viruses or malware and cannot access other files on your device.
Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device, and to provide clear information about the cookies we use.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes. The table below describes each cookie category, the specific cookies used, and their purpose.
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core features such as security, session management, and form submission. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function without them. No consent is required for strictly necessary cookies under PECR.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | Abertay Training | Maintains your login session and booking form state | Session (deleted when browser closes) |
| csrf_token | Abertay Training | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Abertay Training | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the website's performance and content. We only place these cookies with your consent.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
| umami.is | Umami Analytics | Privacy-friendly analytics — tracks page views and sessions without storing personal data | Session |
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| trustindex_* | Trustindex | Displays verified customer reviews widget on course pages | 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties listed below have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:
- Google Analytics — Google Privacy Policy
- Trustindex — Trustindex Privacy Policy
- Google Maps (used on our Locations page) — Google Privacy Policy
4. How to Manage and Delete Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies may impact your user experience and some functionality may no longer be available.
4.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or be notified when a new cookie is set. The links below provide instructions for the most common browsers:
| Browser | Cookie settings link |
|---|---|
| Google Chrome | Chrome cookie settings |
| Mozilla Firefox | Firefox cookie settings |
| Microsoft Edge | Edge cookie settings |
| Apple Safari | Safari cookie settings |
| Opera | Opera cookie settings |
4.2 Opt Out of Google Analytics
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be asked to consent to the use of non-essential cookies (analytics and functional cookies). You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, or by contacting us at info@abertaytraining.co.uk.
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent and will always be active while you use our website.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed. The "last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Abertay Training Ltd
Email: info@abertaytraining.co.uk
Telephone: 0333 500 5000
For further information about cookies and your rights, visit the ICO website at ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/
See also: Privacy Policy