Cookie Policy
A cookie is a small text file containing a unique identification number that asks permission to be placed on your browser’s memory or alternatively your computer’s hard drive. Cookies placed in your browser’s memory are called session cookies and cookies placed on your computer’s hard drive are called persistent cookies. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your hard drive, even after closing your browser. Session cookies are generally used to improve the user experience when using a website. Persistent cookies are generally used to store user preferences, including the preference to keep a user signed in, between browser sessions
Our website uses cookies so that we can recognize you when you return and personalize your settings and preferences. Most browsers are initially set up to accept cookies. You can change your browser settings either to notify you when you have received a cookie, or to refuse to accept cookies. Please note that our website may not operate efficiently if you refuse to accept cookies.
You will find a full list of cookies used on our site in the table below – this list was last reviewed on 15 July 2019 and we review it regularly for changes. If you have any concerns or you feel it is incorrect please contact us – sharon@thetrainerstrainingcompany.co.uk
Necessary Cookies – these help a website usable by enabling basic function like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
| _cfduid | activehosted.com | Used by the content network, Cloudflare, to identify trusted web traffic. | HTTP | 1 year |
| _stripe_mid | thetrainerstrainingcompany.co.uk | This cookie is necessary for making credit card transactions on the website. The service is provided by Stripe.com which allows online transactions without storing any credit card information. | HTTP | 1 year |
| _stripe_sid | thetrainerstrainingcompany.co.uk | This cookie is necessary for making credit card transactions on the website. The service is provided by Strip e.com which allows online transactions without storing any credit card information. | HTTP | 1 day |
| m | m.stripe.com | Determines the device used to access the website. This allows the website to be formatted accordingly. | HTTP | 10 years |
| PHPSESSID | thetrainerstrainingcompany.activehosted.com | Preserves user session state across page requests. | HTTP | Session |
Statistics Cookies – these help website owners understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
| _ga | thetrainierstrainingcompany.co.uk | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | HTTP | 2 years |
| _gat | thetrainerstrainingcompany.co.uk | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | HTTP | 1 day |
| _gid | thetrainerstrainingcompany.co.uk | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | HTTP | 1 day |
Marketing Cookies – these are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
| _fbp | thetrainierstrainingcompany.co.uk | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers. | HTTP | 3 months |
| fr | facebook.com | Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers. | HTTP | 3 months |
Unclassified Cookies – these are cookies we need to classify with support from the cookie provider
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Expiry |
| simpay_wp_session | thetrainierstrainingcompany.co.uk | Unclassified | HTTP | 1 day |
Granting us permission to use cookies
When you visit our website you will be asked if you wish to accept cookies, you don’t have to, however, please be aware that our site may not work as expected if you don’t accept them.
Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.