Cookie Policy

The Vehicle Training Specialists
Effective Date: 30/06/2025
Last Updated: 30/06/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how The Vehicle Training Specialists ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website [www.thevehicletrainingspecialists.co.uk] (“Website”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and complying with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and relevant data protection laws.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, mobile phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help us enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, enabling certain functionality, and collecting information about how you use our site.

 Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we must have a lawful basis to use non-essential cookies:

• Essential cookies are used under legitimate interests because they are required for the website to function.
   
• Non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics or marketing cookies) are used only with your explicit consent, which you can provide or withdraw at any time via our cookie banner or settings.
   

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are essential to enable you to move around the website and use core features like course registration, secure log-ins, and form submissions.

Used without consent.

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. This allows us to improve course content, navigation, and usability.

Examples include:

• Google Analytics
• Hotjar

Used only with consent.

3. Functionality Cookies

These remember your preferences (e.g., course category, region, or language) to provide a more personalized experience.

Used only with consent.

4. Marketing & Tracking Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits across websites to deliver relevant ads and measure advertising effectiveness.

Examples include:

• Facebook Pixel
• Google Ads Cookies

Used only with consent.

How You Can Control Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies at any time:

• Via our Cookie Consent Banner – shown on your first visit
• By updating your preferences using the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer
• Through your browser settings
   
  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Edge
  • Safari

Please note: Disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of our website and services.
 

Data Sharing & Retention

Some cookies may result in sharing data with third-party service providers such as analytics or advertising platforms. Any data shared is governed by appropriate data processing agreements, in compliance with GDPR.

We do not retain cookie data longer than necessary, and retention periods vary by cookie type and purpose.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or our services. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.

Contact Us

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

The Vehicle Training Specialists
Email: info@thevts.co.uk
Phone: 01279 358899
Address:  Unit 29, Stort Mill Industrial Estate, Harlow Essex CM20 2SN 

If you have concerns about how your data is handled, you also have the right to contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk