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Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember your preferences, understand how you use them, and (in some cases) deliver targeted advertising.

Under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, we are required to obtain your consent before placing any non-essential cookies on your device.


How We Use Cookies

We split our cookies into three categories. You can control which categories are active at any time using the cookie settings button (🍪) in the bottom-left corner of every page.

1. Strictly Necessary

These cookies make the site work. Without them, you wouldn’t be able to navigate pages or use core features. They do not require your consent.

CookiePurposeExpiry
gs_ccStores your cookie consent preferences so we don’t ask you again1 year

2. Analytics

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the site — which pages are popular, where people drop off, and how we can improve. All data is anonymous and aggregated.

Analytics tags are loaded via Google Tag Manager (container ID: GTM-TG4BVZ84).

Provider: Google Analytics 4 (Measurement ID: G-4T11CLERJ2)

CookiePurposeExpiry
_gaDistinguishes unique users2 years
_ga_4T11CLERJ2Stores session state1 year
_gidDistinguishes users (short-term)24 hours
_gatUsed to throttle request rate1 minute

Google Analytics data is processed by Google LLC and may be transferred outside the UK. Google operates under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework and UK adequacy decisions. See Google’s privacy policy.

3. Marketing

These cookies are used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns on LinkedIn. They allow LinkedIn to show you relevant GoSmarter adverts after you visit our site.

Marketing tags are loaded via Google Tag Manager (container ID: GTM-TG4BVZ84).

Provider: LinkedIn Insight Tag (Partner ID: 8380034)

CookiePurposeExpiry
li_sugrBrowser identification for LinkedIn retargeting90 days
lidcLinkedIn session routing1 day
li_gcLinkedIn consent state6 months

LinkedIn data is processed by LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company. See LinkedIn’s privacy policy.


Your Choices

You can change your cookie preferences at any time:

  1. Click the 🍪 cookie settings button in the bottom-left corner of the page.
  2. Use the Manage preferences option in the consent banner.
  3. Change your browser settings to block all cookies (note: this may break some site functionality).

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that occurred before you withdrew it.


Browser Controls

Most browsers let you control cookies through their settings. Here’s how to access those settings in the most common browsers:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Third-Party Cookies

Some content embedded on our site (for example, YouTube videos) may set their own cookies. We have no control over these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third-party privacy policies for more information.


Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “last updated” date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the cookie consent banner.


Contact Us

If you have questions about how we use cookies, please contact us:

For data protection queries, you can also contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or on 0303 123 1113.


Last updated: February 2026