Cookies Policy
The Northern School of Marketing Ltd
Company Number: 16519903
Registered Address: Unit 5, Harley Court, Sopwith Close, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3TT
Effective Date: 01/01/2025
1. Introduction
This Cookies Policy sets out how The Northern School of Marketing Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on its website to enhance your browsing experience and ensure the website functions correctly.
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you choose to disable them via your browser settings or through our cookie management tool.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or device when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently, remember your preferences, and collect information about how visitors interact with the site.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies, which are temporary and expire when you close your browser; or
- Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Strictly necessary cookies – These are essential to enable you to move around the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
- Performance cookies – These collect information about how visitors use the website, helping us to improve functionality and user experience.
- Functionality cookies – These remember choices you make (such as language preferences or login information) to provide enhanced features.
- Marketing cookies – These track your browsing habits across websites to deliver personalised advertising. These are only used where you have provided explicit consent.
4. Categories of Cookies Used
| Type | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Enables key website functionality and secure access | Login access, navigation, session authentication |
| Performance | Helps us understand how the website is used through anonymised analytics | Page views, interaction timing, visitor flow |
| Functionality | Remembers user preferences and enhances usability | Language choice, saved progress |
| Marketing | Delivers targeted advertising and tracks marketing performance (with consent) | Consent-based ad tools, social media retargeting pixels |
5. Third-Party Cookies
We may use cookies from trusted third-party providers who help us deliver specific services or measure the effectiveness of our content and campaigns. These may include:
- Analytics services – For collecting anonymised usage data.
- Advertising platforms – For delivering targeted content and tracking campaign engagement.
- Payment processors – For securely handling transactions.
- Video and media providers – For displaying embedded content.
Each third party may collect and use data according to their own privacy and cookies policies. You are encouraged to review these individually.
6. Managing Cookies
You have the right to accept or refuse cookies:
- Consent Banner – When you first visit our website, you will be given the option to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Browser Settings – Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies at any time. Refer to your browser’s help section for guidance.
- Third-Party Tools – You can use opt-out tools (such as those provided by analytics providers) to manage your data.
Please note that rejecting or disabling certain cookies may affect your experience or prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business operations. Any significant changes will be communicated via a notice on our website. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or your data rights, please contact:
Data Protection Officer
The Northern School of Marketing Ltd
Unit 5, Harley Court, Sopwith Close
Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3TT
Email: [Insert official contact email]