Cookie Policy
How we use cookies, similar technologies, and how you can control them.
Last Updated: 14 August 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners. Related technologies (e.g., local storage, pixels, device IDs) serve similar purposes. In this policy, we refer to all of these as “cookies”.
2. How We Use Cookies
- Essential cookies – required for core site functionality and security.
- Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use our site (e.g., pages visited, time on page) so we can improve UX.
- Advertising cookies – used by Google AdSense and partners to deliver, measure, and improve ads. For UK/EEA visitors, personalised ads are used only with your consent.
3. Cookies We Use
The cookies set may include (names can vary by implementation/version):
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics | Analytics: distinguish users and sessions. | Up to 2 years | HTTP / First-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Analytics: distinguish users per day. | 24 hours | HTTP / First-party |
| _gat / _ga_THROTTLE | Google Analytics | Analytics: throttle request rate. | 1 minute | HTTP / First-party |
| _gcl_au | Google (Ads/AdSense) | Advertising: store and track ad conversions. | 3 months | HTTP / First-party |
| IDE | Google / DoubleClick | Advertising: ad delivery/retargeting. | Up to 1 year | HTTP / Third-party |
| test_cookie | Google / DoubleClick | Checks if the user's browser supports cookies. | 15 minutes | HTTP / Third-party |
| CONSENT | Stores a visitor’s consent state. | Up to 2 years | HTTP / Third-party | |
| ibk9_consent | IBK9Training.co.uk | Saves your cookie choices (essential/analytics/ads). | Up to 12 months | Local Storage / First-party |
Note: Exact cookies may change over time as we update our services, analytics, or advertising. We will update this policy when significant changes occur.
4. Legal Basis & Consent (UK/EEA)
For visitors in the UK/EEA, we use consent for non-essential cookies (analytics and advertising). Essential cookies operate on legitimate interests. You can change your preferences at any time using the “Manage Cookies” link or your browser settings.
5. Managing Cookies
- Use our on-site cookie banner to accept, reject, or customise non-essential cookies.
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
- Opt out of Google Analytics: GA Opt-out Add-on.
- Manage Google Ads settings: Google Ads Settings and YourOnlineChoices.
6. Third-Party Cookies
Third parties (e.g., Google) may set cookies to deliver and measure ads. These cookies are governed by the third party’s privacy and cookie policies.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with the “Last Updated” date.
8. Contact
Email: info@ibk9training.co.uk