Cookies Policy

This Cookies Policy explains how Valid Access uses cookies and similar technologies on this website.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy, unless you choose to disable them through your browser or cookie preferences.

Table Of Contents

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, improve user experience, analyse performance, and support website security.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies – stored for a defined period

2. How We Use Cookies

Valid Access uses cookies to:

• ensure website functionality
• remember user preferences
• improve website performance and usability
• analyse visitor interactions and traffic
• support website security
• measure marketing and website effectiveness

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled through our systems.

They may include:

• security cookies
• session management cookies
• consent preference cookies
• load balancing and infrastructure cookies

Without these cookies, parts of the website may not function correctly.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, including:

• pages visited
• traffic sources
• time spent on pages
• website performance metrics

This information helps improve the website and user experience.

Where required, analytics cookies will only be activated following user consent.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember user preferences and settings to provide an improved browsing experience.

Marketing & Third-Party Cookies

Some pages may include embedded content or services from third parties such as:

• video providers
• social media platforms
• analytics providers

These third parties may place cookies on your device subject to their own privacy policies.

4. Managing Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through:

• your browser settings
• our cookie consent banner or preference centre

Please note that disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

Browser guidance is available from:

• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari

5. GDPR & Data Protection

Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, Valid Access processes that data in accordance with:

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

We only place non-essential cookies where appropriate consent has been obtained.

6. Third-Party Services

This website may use trusted third-party services for:

• analytics
• website optimisation
• embedded media
• security monitoring

These providers may process limited technical data in accordance with their own policies.

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.

The latest version will always be published on this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or how your data is processed, please contact us via the Contact Us page on this website.

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