Cookie Policy

Effective date: 19 June 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Data Protection Global Ltd uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and online learning platform.

This policy explains what cookies are, why we use them, the types of cookies we may use, how you can manage your cookie choices, and how cookies may relate to personal data.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

You can contact us at:

[email protected]

2. Who We Are

Data Protection Global Ltd is a UK-based online learning provider offering professional training in data protection, GDPR, UK GDPR, Data Protection Officer skills, privacy compliance, CIPP/E preparation, AI governance, staff awareness and related professional development areas.

For the purposes of this Cookie Policy, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to Data Protection Global Ltd.

3. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.

Cookies help websites work properly, remember choices, improve user experience, measure performance, and support certain features.

Cookies may be placed by the website you are visiting or by third-party services used by that website.

Cookies can be:

session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser;
persistent cookies, which stay on your device for a set period;
first-party cookies, which are set by Data Protection Global Ltd;
third-party cookies, which are set by another organisation through our website.

This policy also covers similar technologies, including pixels, tags, scripts, local storage, software development kits, device identifiers and tracking technologies.

4. Why We Use Cookies

We may use cookies and similar technologies to:

make our website work properly;
keep our website and learning platform secure;
remember your cookie choices;
support account login and learner sessions;
provide access to online courses;
remember course search or filter preferences;
support checkout and payment processes;
understand how visitors use our website;
improve course pages and website performance;
measure the effectiveness of our content and campaigns;
personalise parts of the website where appropriate;
support marketing and advertising where consent has been given.

We aim to use cookies in a fair, transparent and proportionate way.

5. Types of Cookies We Use

We may use the following types of cookies.

5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are required for our website and learning platform to work.

These cookies may be used for:

website security;
page navigation;
account login;
learner dashboard access;
course access;
checkout and payment functions;
remembering cookie preferences;
fraud prevention;
load balancing;
technical stability.

These cookies do not require consent because they are needed to provide the website or service you request.

You can block strictly necessary cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of our website or learning platform may not work correctly.

5.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Performance and analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website.

These cookies may help us understand:

which pages are visited;
which courses are viewed;
how users move around the website;
how long visitors stay on pages;
whether pages load correctly;
whether users experience errors;
which resources or blog posts are popular;
how website performance can be improved.

Analytics cookies help us improve our website, course pages, content and learner experience.

We will only use non-essential analytics cookies where consent is given, unless a legal exemption applies.

5.3 Functionality Cookies

Functionality cookies help us remember choices and provide a better user experience.

These cookies may remember:

course search preferences;
selected filters;
display settings;
language or region preferences;
form information;
accessibility preferences;
learning platform preferences.

If functionality cookies are disabled, some features may not work as smoothly.

5.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Marketing and advertising cookies may be used to understand your interests, measure marketing activity and show relevant course information or advertising.

These cookies may be used to:

measure advertising performance;
understand which campaigns lead to course interest;
show relevant course promotions;
support remarketing;
limit repeated adverts;
create audience groups;
measure engagement with marketing emails or website content.

We will only use marketing and advertising cookies where you have given consent.

5.5 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services used on our website.

These may include services used for:

website hosting;
website analytics;
payment processing;
learning platform functions;
video hosting;
email marketing;
customer support;
embedded content;
social media features;
advertising and campaign measurement.

Third-party providers may process information according to their own privacy and cookie policies.

We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party websites or services outside our control.

6. Cookie Categories We May Use

The table below explains the cookie categories that may be used on our website.

Cookie Category

Purpose

Consent Required?

Strictly necessary cookies

To operate the website, support login, security, course access, checkout, cookie settings and technical functions

Performance and analytics cookies

To understand website use, improve pages, monitor performance and improve user experience

Yes, unless a legal exemption applies

Functionality cookies

To remember choices such as filters, preferences and settings

Usually yes, unless strictly necessary

Marketing and advertising cookies

To measure campaigns, show relevant promotions and support advertising

Yes

Third-party content cookies

To support embedded videos, external tools, social media features or third-party content

Usually yes, depending on purpose

7. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie banner or cookie settings panel.

Where required, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

You may be able to:

accept all cookies;
reject non-essential cookies;
manage cookie choices by category;
change your cookie preferences later.

We aim to make it as easy to reject non-essential cookies as it is to accept them.

Strictly necessary cookies may be used without consent because they are needed for the website or service to function.

8. Managing Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie choices through our cookie banner or cookie settings panel.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

view cookies stored on your device;
delete cookies;
block all cookies;
block third-party cookies;
clear cookies when the browser closes;
set preferences for specific websites.

If you block all cookies, some features of our website or learning platform may not work properly.

9. Browser Cookie Controls

You can usually manage cookies through your browser’s privacy or security settings.

Common options may include:

blocking cookies;
deleting existing cookies;
receiving warnings before cookies are stored;
blocking third-party cookies;
using private browsing mode.

Please check your browser’s help section for specific guidance.

10. Cookies and Online Learning

If you create an account or access online courses, cookies may be used to support the learning experience.

These may help with:

secure login;
keeping you signed in;
accessing your learner dashboard;
remembering enrolled courses;
tracking course progress;
supporting quizzes;
remembering completion status;
issuing certificates;
keeping the learning platform secure.

Some of these cookies may be strictly necessary for the learning platform to work.

11. Cookies and Payments

If you purchase a course or service, cookies may be used to support checkout and payment functions.

These may help with:

keeping items in your basket;
processing checkout;
preventing fraud;
confirming payment status;
securing payment pages.

Payment processing may involve third-party payment providers. Those providers may use their own cookies or similar technologies.

12. Cookies and Marketing

If you consent to marketing cookies, we may use cookies or similar technologies to understand interest in our courses and resources.

This may include:

measuring visits from adverts;
understanding which course pages users view;
measuring campaign performance;
improving future marketing;
showing relevant course information.

You can withdraw consent to marketing cookies at any time through the cookie settings panel or browser controls.

13. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect or relate to personal data, such as:

IP address;
device information;
browser information;
cookie identifiers;
website usage data;
course activity;
account or session information;
general location inferred from IP address.

Where cookie information relates to personal data, we handle it in line with our Privacy Policy.

Our Privacy Policy explains:

what personal data we collect;
why we use it;
the lawful bases we rely on;
who we share it with;
how long we keep it;
your data protection rights.

14. How Long Cookies Last

Cookies may last for different periods.

Session cookies usually expire when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.

The length of time a cookie stays on your device depends on its purpose and the settings of the website or third-party provider.

We aim to avoid keeping cookies for longer than necessary.

15. Changes to Cookie Choices

You can change or withdraw your cookie choices at any time.

If you withdraw consent, this will not affect the lawfulness of any cookie use that took place before consent was withdrawn.

You may also need to delete existing cookies from your browser if you want to remove cookies already stored on your device.

16. Third-Party Websites

Our website, courses or resources may contain links to third-party websites.

If you click a third-party link, that website may use its own cookies or tracking technologies.

We do not control third-party websites and are not responsible for their cookie practices.

You should read the cookie policy and privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.

17. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers allow users to send “Do Not Track” signals.

There is no consistent legal or technical standard for responding to these signals.

At present, our website may not respond automatically to Do Not Track signals.

You can control cookies through our cookie settings panel and your browser settings.

18. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.

We may update it if:

we change the cookies we use;
we add new website tools;
we change analytics or marketing providers;
we update our learning platform;
legal or regulatory requirements change;
we improve our cookie management process.

The latest version will be posted on our website with the updated effective date.

19. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how Data Protection Global Ltd uses cookies, please contact us:

Data Protection Global Ltd
[email protected]