Cookies Policy – Professional Careers Training & Recruitment
Last Updated: 29th April 2025
At Professional Careers Training & Recruitment, we are committed to protecting your privacy and providing transparency around how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website www.pctrainings.co.uk. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, the types we use, the purposes they serve, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are downloaded to your device (such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They serve various functions, including:
- Remembering your preferences and settings.
- Helping us understand how users interact with our site.
- Supporting site functionality and performance.
- Delivering relevant advertising content.
Cookies can be first-party (set by us) or third-party (set by external services we use).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following categories of cookies:
a) Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to your actions, such as:
- Logging in securely.
- Navigating between pages.
- Accessing secure areas of the site.
b) Performance and Analytics Cookies
Used to collect anonymous data on how visitors use our website to help us improve user experience. For example:
- Google Analytics – tracks pages visited, time spent on site, bounce rate, etc.
c) Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies help us personalise marketing efforts and deliver more relevant advertisements:
- Facebook Pixel – for tracking ad performance and visitor conversions.
- Google Ads – for measuring the effectiveness of campaigns and audience targeting.
d) Preference Cookies
Enable the site to remember choices you make, such as:
- Language preferences.
- Location or region selection.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow trusted third parties (e.g., Google, Facebook, LinkedIn) to place cookies on your device via our website. These cookies are subject to the respective third-party privacy policies.
We do not control the operation of third-party cookies. You can learn more about their use and manage your preferences directly with those providers.
4. How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You have the right to control your cookie settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your user experience or prevent parts of our site from functioning properly.
Browser Settings
You can manage your cookies using your browser’s settings:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari
Opt-Out Tools
To opt out of certain analytics or advertising cookies, you may use:
- Google Analytics Opt-Out Tool
- Your Online Choices (EU)
We may also provide a cookie banner on your first visit that allows you to accept or customise your preferences.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may revise this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.
The latest version will always be available at www.pctrainings.co.uk/cookies-policy.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
📧 Email: info@pctrainings.co.uk
📞 Phone: 020 3038 8548
