Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Construction NVQs (CNVQs) (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://www.cnvqs.co.uk.
By continuing to browse our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them in your browser or via our cookie consent tool.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your device and store information about your preferences or past actions to improve your browsing experience.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
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Ensure the website functions correctly and securely
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Remember your preferences (such as consent settings)
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Analyse how visitors use our site to improve usability and content
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Support marketing and advertising campaigns (such as remarketing through social media and Google)
Some cookies are essential for the operation of the site, while others help us enhance the user experience.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
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Essential Cookies – Required for basic site functionality (e.g., login, forms, security).
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Analytics Cookies – Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics).
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Functional Cookies – Allow the website to remember your choices and provide enhanced functionality.
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Advertising Cookies – Used to deliver relevant ads and track campaign effectiveness.
Below is a dynamically generated list of all cookies used on our website:
Essential
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
| Cookie ID | Purpose | Duration |
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| wpconsent_preferences | This cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences. | 30 days |
Comments
These cookies are needed for adding comments on this website.
| Cookie ID | Purpose | Duration |
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| comment_author | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
| comment_author_email | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
| comment_author_url | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | Session |
Stripe
Stripe is a payment processing platform that enables businesses to accept online payments securely and efficiently.
Learn more| Cookie ID | Purpose | Duration |
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| __stripe_sid | Fraud prevention and detection | 30 minutes |
| m | Set by payment provider stripe.com to process payments | 10 years |
| __stripe_mid | Fraud prevention and detection | 1 year |
Statistics
Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.
Learn more| Cookie ID | Purpose | Duration |
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| _gac_ | Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together. | 90 days |
| __utma | ID used to identify users and sessions | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmt | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests | 10 minutes |
| __utmb | Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 30 minutes after last activity |
| __utmc | Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session. | End of session (browser) |
| __utmz | Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server | 6 months after last activity |
| __utmv | Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmx | Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test. | 18 months |
| _ga | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gali | Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked | 30 seconds |
| _ga_ | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gid | ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager | 1 minute |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by using the Cookie Settings link in the footer or the cookie banner when visiting our site.
Alternatively, you can control cookies through your web browser settings by blocking, deleting, or restricting them. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
For information on managing cookies in your browser, visit:
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into our website, such as:
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YouTube (for embedded videos)
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Google (for analytics and advertising)
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Facebook and LinkedIn (for social sharing and marketing)
We do not control these cookies directly; please review the respective third-party privacy and cookie policies for more information.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Construction NVQs (CNVQs)
Email: info@cnvqs.co.uk
Website: https://www.cnvqs.co.uk
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