Cookie Policy

Our Cookies, Your Choice

At Training Developments Scotland Limited T/A Food Hygiene Certificate, we are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login information or language selection) over a period of time to improve user experience.

We use the following types of cookies:

  • First-party cookies – set by our own website.
  • Third-party cookies – set by services external to our website, typically used for analytics, advertising, or added functionality.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of the website. They are usually only set in response to actions you take—such as logging in, setting privacy preferences, or submitting forms.

  • These cookies cannot be disabled through our cookie preference tool.
  • They do not store personally identifiable information.
  • Blocking them in your browser may prevent key features of our site or Learning Management System from functioning properly.

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our site by collecting information such as page visits and navigation patterns. All data is aggregated and anonymous.

  • Used to identify popular and underperforming pages.
  • Help improve the user experience.
  • These cookies are optional and can be disabled if preferred.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the site to provide enhanced features and personalisation, such as saving your login details or display preferences.

  • May be set by us or third-party providers whose services we integrate.
  • Disabling them may cause some services or features to function improperly.

Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

  • Enable us and our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.
  • Do not directly store identifiable personal data.
  • If disabled, you may experience less targeted advertising across other websites.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Strictly Necessary Cookies are required for our website and Learning Management System to operate as intended. These cannot be disabled using the cookie settings tool.

Performance, Functional, and Targeting Cookies can be customised through the cookie preferences tool available on our site. Your selections will be saved via your browser settings and can be changed at any time.

Governance and Policy Monitoring

  • Policy Owner: The Continuous Improvement Director oversees compliance and maintenance of this policy.
  • Ongoing Review: This policy is reviewed regularly to ensure it reflects user feedback, regulatory changes, and evolving technical standards.

If you have any questions about this policy or how we use cookies, please contact us at:

Email: info@skillstg.co.uk
Phone: 0141 889 4516