The Digital Training Diary Cookie Policy

Effective Date: February 11, 2025

We use cookies to help improve your experience of our website at www.digitaltrainingdiary.com. This cookie policy is part of The Digital Training Diary Ltd's privacy policy. It covers the use of cookies between your device and our site.

We also provide basic information on third-party services we may use, who may also use cookies as part of their service. This policy does not cover their cookies.

If you don’t wish to accept cookies from us, you should instruct your browser to refuse cookies from www.digitaltrainingdiary.com. In such a case, we may be unable to provide you with some of your desired content and services.

What is a Cookie?

A cookie is a small piece of data that a website stores on your device when you visit. It typically contains information about the website itself, a unique identifier that allows the site to recognise your web browser when you return, additional data that serves the cookie’s purpose, and the lifespan of the cookie itself.

Cookies are used to enable certain features (e.g. logging in), track site usage (e.g. analytics), store your user settings (e.g. time zone, notification preferences), and to personalise your content (e.g. advertising, language).

Cookies set by the website you are visiting are usually referred to as first-party cookies. They typically only track your activity on that particular site.

Cookies set by other sites and companies (i.e. third parties) are called third-party cookies. They can be used to track you on other websites that use the same third-party service.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies to optimise your experience on our website and platform. Essential cookies are required for the core functionality of the site and cannot be disabled. These ensure security, prevent fraud, and enable site navigation. Functional cookies enhance the user experience by remembering preferences such as language settings. Performance cookies collect information about how users interact with our website, such as which pages are visited most frequently, and help us optimise content accordingly. Marketing cookies are used to personalise advertisements and track user engagement with promotional material. Some cookies are set by third-party services that we integrate into our platform, such as analytics tools and embedded media. You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time via our Cookie Consent Manager.

Third-Party Cookie Usage

Some cookies used on our platform are set by third-party services that we integrate into our website and application. These cookies may be used for analytics, advertisement personalisation, embedded content, or functional services. Common third-party services that may place cookies include, but are not limited to, Google Analytics, YouTube, and social media plugins. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies that govern how they use the data collected through their cookies. We do not control how third-party providers use their cookies, and users are encouraged to review their respective privacy policies. Users can manage their preferences for third-party cookies through our Cookie Consent Manager or by adjusting their browser settings. Blocking third-party cookies may result in reduced functionality, such as the inability to view embedded videos or interact with social media plugins.

Legal Basis for Processing Cookies

The use of cookies and similar tracking technologies on our platform complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR). Essential cookies are processed under the legitimate interests of providing a secure and functional website. Where applicable, we rely on user consent for non-essential cookies such as analytics and marketing cookies. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings in your browser or using the preference controls provided on our website.

Retention Periods for Cookies

Cookies used on our website are stored for varying durations depending on their type and purpose. Session cookies are temporary and expire once you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until manually deleted. The duration of third-party cookies is determined by the respective providers. Detailed information about the lifespan of each cookie type is available in our Cookie Consent Manager.

How Can You Control Our Website's Use of Cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies on our Website. You can manage your cookie preferences in our Cookie Consent Manager. The Cookie Consent Manager allows you to select which categories of cookies you accept or reject. Essential cookies cannot be rejected as they are strictly necessary to provide you with the services on our Website.

You may also be able to set or amend your cookie preferences by managing your web browser settings. As each web browser is different, please consult the instructions provided by your web browser (typically in the "help" section). If you choose to refuse or disable cookies you may still use the Website, though some of the functionality of the Website may not be available to you.

How Often Will We Update This Cookie Policy?

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect any changes to the cookies and related technologies we use, or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons.

Each time you use our Website, the current version of the Cookie Policy will apply. When you use our Website, you should check the date of this Cookie Policy (which appears at the top of this document) and review any changes since the last version.

Contact Us

For any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy, please contact:

Toby Eager-Wright
Email: privacy@digitaltrainingdiary.com