Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Project Skills Solutions (“PSS”, “we”, “our”, “us”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on projss.co.uk and pssinstallations.co.uk.

Under UK law, cookie use is regulated by:

• The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
• The UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
• The Data Protection Act 2018

ICO guidance requires organisations to explain clearly what cookies they use and why, including which require consent.

Your personal data collected through cookies must also be processed fairly and transparently under UK GDPR principles.

By continuing to browse our websites, you agree to the use of essential cookies. You can manage or withdraw consent for non‑essential cookies at any time.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to:

• Function properly
• Remember user preferences
• Measure website performance
• Deliver personalised content or advertising

Some cookies process personal data (e.g., IP addresses or device identifiers). Where they do, UK GDPR applies.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to operate and cannot be disabled. They support:

• Security functions
• Form submissions
• Login sessions for eLearning platforms
• Navigation and accessibility

Consent is not required for these cookies under PECR.

b. Analytics & Performance Cookies (Consent Required)

We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our sites, improve performance, and diagnose issues. These may collect:

• Approximate location
• Page interaction data
• Device/browser details

These cookies are not essential, so we only use them with your consent.
ICO requires controllers to obtain consent before dropping analytics cookies.

c. Functional Cookies (Consent Required)

These cookies remember your preferences, such as:

• Language settings
• Saved forms
• Training preferences

They enhance your user experience but are not strictly necessary.

d. Marketing & Advertising Cookies (Consent Required)

We may use advertising or remarketing tools (e.g., Google Ads, LinkedIn) to:

• Deliver relevant ads
• Measure campaign effectiveness
• Build anonymised interest profiles

These cookies track browsing activity across websites and require clear, affirmative consent under PECR and UK GDPR.

4. Cookies Used by Third Parties

Third‑party services may set cookies via our website, including:

• Analytics providers
• Advertising networks
• Embedded content tools (e.g., video players, training platforms)

Where third parties process personal data, they do so under their own privacy terms.
We ensure all third‑party processors meet UK GDPR requirements.

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We do not rely on legitimate interests alone for analytics or marketing cookies, as ICO guidance requires consent.

6. Managing or Withdrawing Your Consent

You can manage cookie preferences at any time using:

• Our on-site cookie banner
• Your browser settings
• Privacy add‑ons or plugins

Blocking cookies may affect website functionality, particularly for eLearning or booking processes.
ICO requires that users can withdraw consent easily and at any time.

7. How Cookies Interact With Our Privacy Policy

Cookies may collect identifiable information such as IP address, device ID, or online identifiers. Where this happens, such data is processed under our Privacy Policy.

This Cookie Policy works together with our Privacy Policy and should be read alongside it.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to technologies, legal requirements, or our services.
Updates will be published on this page.

9. Contact Us

Project Skills Solutions
17 Wollaston Crescent
Basildon, Essex SS13 1QD
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0800 0213 264