Cookie Policy

HGV Training Academy

Last updated: January 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how HGV Training Academy (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, subject to your cookie preferences.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet or mobile) when you visit a website.
They help websites function correctly, remember your preferences, and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies do not give us access to your device or personal files.

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2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure our website works properly

• Improve website performance and user experience

• Analyse how visitors use our website

• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing

• Deliver relevant advertisements

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3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off.

They include cookies that:

• Enable page navigation

• Allow form submissions

• Provide security and stability

Legal basis: Legitimate interest / necessary for service delivery

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Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information such as:

• Pages visited

• Time spent on pages

• Traffic sources

We use tools such as Google Analytics to help us analyse website performance.

Legal basis: Consent

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Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to:

• Track website visitors

• Show relevant adverts on platforms such as Google and Meta (Facebook/Instagram)

• Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns

These cookies may be set by us or by third-party advertising platforms.

Legal basis: Consent

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4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use, including but not limited to:

• Google (Analytics & Ads)

• Meta / Facebook

• CRM and marketing platforms

These third parties may process data outside the UK.
Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are in place in line with UK GDPR requirements.

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5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies

• Reject non-essential cookies

• Manage cookie preferences

You can also control cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Please note: disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

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6. How to Delete or Disable Cookies

You can delete or block cookies via your browser settings.
Instructions vary by browser, but can usually be found in the browser’s help section.

Popular browsers:

• Chrome

• Safari

• Firefox

• Edge

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7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or how we use cookies.

The latest version will always be available on our website.

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8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

📧 info@HGVTrainingAcademy.co.uk
📞 0330 043 1033