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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 15th October 2025

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This Cookie Policy explains how CMS Institute (Creative Media Skills Group Ltd) (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy. By continuing to browse our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy — unless you have adjusted your browser settings or our cookie preferences tool to refuse them.

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1. What Are Cookies?

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Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites work more efficiently and provide information to the site owners. Cookies can perform a variety of functions, such as:

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  • Remembering your preferences and login details

  • Improving website performance and user experience

  • Analysing traffic and usage patterns

  • Supporting marketing and advertising

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Cookies may be:

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  • Session cookies, which expire when you close your browser; or

  • Persistent cookies, which remain on your device until deleted or they reach their expiry date.

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2. How We Use Cookies

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We use cookies to:

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  • Ensure the website operates properly and securely

  • Remember your settings and preferences

  • Analyse how visitors use our website to improve performance

  • Deliver relevant content and marketing communications

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We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your consent.

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3. Types of Cookies We Use

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Type of Cookie Purpose Examples:

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  • Strictly Necessary Cookies Essential for the website to function properly - They enable features such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas.Session management, login authentication

  • Performance & Analytics Cookies - Help us understand how visitors interact with our site by collecting anonymous information about traffic and behaviour.Google Analytics, server log analysis

  • Functional Cookies - Remember your preferences and choices to enhance usability. Language selection, form data retention

  • Marketing & Targeting Cookies - Used (with consent) to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. Google Ads, Meta (Facebook) Pixel, LinkedIn Insights

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4. Third-Party Cookies

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We may allow trusted third parties to set cookies when you visit our website. These may include:

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Google Analytics

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We use Google Analytics to collect information about website usage, such as visitor numbers, pages visited, and time spent on site.
This information helps us improve user experience.

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Meta (Facebook) Pixel

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Other Analytics or Advertising Partners

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  • We may occasionally use other platforms such as LinkedIn Insights or YouTube embedded content, which may set cookies for analytics or media playback.

  • Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.

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5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

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When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner giving you the option to:

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  • Accept all cookies,

  • Reject non-essential cookies, or

  • Manage your preferences by category.

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You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using our Cookie Settings link in the website footer or by adjusting your browser settings.

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6. How to Disable Cookies in Your Browser

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Most web browsers allow you to control or delete cookies through settings. You can usually find these controls in the “Privacy” or “Security” sections of your browser. Please note that blocking some types of cookies may affect website functionality.

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7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

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We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

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8. Contact Us

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If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact:

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CMS Institute (Creative Media Skills Group Ltd)
Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road,
Buckinghamshire, SL0 0NH, United Kingdom
Email: info@creative-media-skills.com
Tel: 01753 656168

 

© CMS Institute / Creative Media Skills Group Ltd. All rights reserved.

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