In the Policy, references to ‘you’ and ‘your’ are references to the user and/or browser of www.teachingpersonnel.com and associated services (the ‘Site’).
What is a cookie?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by online service providers to help build a profile of users. They are also used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Some of this data will be aggregated or statistical, which means that we will not be able to identify you individually.
You can set your browser not to accept cookies and the information below explains how to remove cookies from your browser. However, some of the Site features may not function as a result.
For further information visit https://www.aboutcookies.org.
Types Of Cookies
Source
There are two main sources of cookies:
- ‘First party’ cookies that are set by us when using the Site
- ‘Third party’ cookies are for third party websites such as Facebook or Google to display online advertising and social sharing features
Duration
Cookies will usually be kept for a specified duration, either as a session cookie or persistent cookies: -
- Session cookies — these cookies allow the Site to link your actions during a particular browser session. They expire each time you close your browser and do not remain on your device afterwards.
- Persistent cookies — these cookies are stored on your device in between browser sessions. They allow your preferences or actions across the Site to be remembered. They will remain on your device until they expire, or until you delete them from your cache.
Categories
The cookies we place on your device fall into the following categories: -
Necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for you to be able to navigate the Site and use its features. Without these cookies, the services you have asked for could not be provided.
These cookies cannot be restricted or blocked.
Performance cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use the Site, e.g., which pages you visit most often. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information about you. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and anonymous and is only used to improve how the Site works.
Functionality cookies
These cookies allow the Site to remember the choices you make (such as your username, language, last action and search preferences) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Advertisement cookies
These cookies are used to deliver adverts relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement on the Site and help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the Site operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organisations such as advertisers.
How do I manage my cookies?
We will ask for your permission to place cookies or other similar technologies on your device, except where they are essential to provide you with a service that you have requested (e.g., to enable you to put items in your shopping basket and to use our check-out process).
There is a notice on the Site which describes how we use cookies where you can filter your cookie preferences when using the Site.
How to Turn Off Cookies
If you do not want to accept cookies, you can change your browser settings so that cookies are not accepted. If you do this, please be aware that you may lose some of the functionality of the Site. For further information about cookies and how to disable them please go to the Information Commissioner’s webpage on cookies: https://ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies/. You can disable cookies yourself by following the steps at this link: https://www.aboutcookies.org.uk/managing-cookies. You can also follow the steps set out in the cookie banner on entering the Site.
Changes to the policy
Last Amended: 28.07.2023