About this cookie policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use i.e. the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to control the cookie preferences. For further information on how we use, store, and keep your personal data secure, please see our Privacy Policy.
You can at any time change or withdraw your consent from the Cookie Declaration on our website.
Your consent applies to the following domains: www.link-education.co.uk
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded in your browser. These cookies help us make the website function properly, make it more secure and provide better user experience. They also help us to understand how the website performs and allow us to analyse what works well and where improvement is needed.
How do we use cookies?
As most online services, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.
The third-party cookies used on our website are mainly for understanding how the website performs and how you interact with our website. They also keep our services secure, provide advertisements that are relevant to you and generally provide you with a better and improved user experience. One of the ways they improve user experience is by helping to speed up your future interactions with our website.
What types of cookies do we use?
Essential: Some cookies are essential for you to be able to experience the full functionality of our site. They allow us to maintain user sessions and prevent any security threats. They do not collect or store any personal information. For example, these cookies allow you to log in to your account.
Statistics: These cookies store information like the number of visitors to the website, the number of unique visitors, which pages of the website have been visited, the source of the visit etc. This data helps us understand and analyse how well the website performs and where it needs improvement.
Functional: These are the cookies that help certain non-essential functionalities on our website. These functionalities include embedding content like videos or sharing content of the website on social media platforms.
Preferences: These cookies help us store your settings and browsing preferences so that you have a better and more efficient experience on future visits to the website.
The below list details the cookies used in our website.
| Cookie | Description |
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| _ga | This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data and keep track of site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookies store information anonymously and assign a randomly generated number to identify unique visitors. |
| _gid | This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to store information on how visitors use the website and helps to create an analytics report to show how the website is performing. The data collected includes visitor numbers and the source of website visitors, along with the pages visited in an anonymous form. |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary | This cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These cookies are used to store user consent for the cookies in the "Necessary" category. |
| cookielawinfo-checkbox-non-necessary | This cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. These cookies are used to store user consent for the cookies in the "Non-necessary" category. |
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How can I control the cookie preferences?
You can manage your cookie preferences by clicking on the link below. This will display the consent notice again enabling you to change your preferences or withdraw your consent entirely.
In addition to this, different browsers provide different methods to block and delete cookies used by websites. You can change the settings of your browser to block/delete cookies. To find out more about how to manage and delete cookies, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
