Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and supply information to the site operators. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferred language, font size, and other display settings.

Cookies are stored on your device by your web browser and can be categorized based on their purpose and how long they remain on your device. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting.

Not all cookies collect personal data. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly, while others are used for analytics or personalization purposes. At FocusedTraining.info, we are committed to using cookies responsibly and transparently. We do not use cookies for advertising or retargeting purposes, and we clearly distinguish between the types of cookies deployed on our website.

2. Overview of Cookies We Use

FocusedTraining.info uses a limited number of cookies that fall into two categories: technical cookies and analytics cookies. We have designed our cookie usage to be minimal and respectful of your privacy. Below is a summary of the cookies used on this website:

We regularly review the cookies on our website and update this table when changes occur. If we introduce new cookies in the future, we will update this policy and, where required, seek your consent before placing them on your device.

3. Technical (Essential) Cookies

Technical cookies, also known as essential or strictly necessary cookies, are required for the basic operation of our website. These cookies enable core functionality such as remembering your cookie consent choice, maintaining your session while navigating between pages, and ensuring the website loads correctly. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

Technical cookies do not collect any personal information that could be used to identify you individually. They do not track your browsing activity across other websites. These cookies are placed by FocusedTraining.info directly (first-party cookies) and are not shared with any external parties.

On our website, the primary technical cookie is the cookie_consent cookie. This cookie records whether you have accepted or declined non-essential cookies. It is stored in your browser's local storage and persists until you clear your browser data or manually change your preference. This prevents the cookie consent banner from appearing on every page visit, improving your browsing experience.

4. Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data allows us to improve the structure, design, and content of FocusedTraining.info over time. We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC, to gather aggregated usage data.

The information collected through analytics cookies includes the number of visitors, the pages visited, the time spent on each page, the source from which visitors arrived (such as a search engine or direct link), the device type and browser used, and approximate geographic location at the country or city level. This data is processed in an aggregated and anonymized form, meaning we cannot identify individual users from the analytics reports.

We have configured Google Analytics with the following privacy-protective measures:

• IP anonymization is enabled, meaning the last part of your IP address is masked before being stored
• Data sharing with Google for advertising or benchmarking purposes is disabled
• We do not use Google Analytics signals or demographic reports
• Data retention is set to the minimum available period (14 months), and data older than this period is automatically deleted
• Analytics cookies are only placed if you accept non-essential cookies through our consent banner

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking entirely by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which is available for all major browsers. This add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript code running on websites from sharing information with Google Analytics about visit activity. You can find more information about this tool on the official Google Analytics website.

5. Cookies We Do Not Use

Transparency is a core principle of our approach to cookies and data collection. It is important to clearly state the types of cookies we do not deploy on FocusedTraining.info:

Our commitment is to use only the minimum cookies necessary for the website to function and to understand aggregated usage patterns. We will never sell your data to third parties, and we have no commercial interest in tracking your online behavior beyond our own website.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over the cookies stored on your device. There are several ways you can manage, delete, or block cookies:

7. Your Consent

When you first visit FocusedTraining.info, you are presented with a cookie consent banner that provides three options: Accept, Settings, and Decline. By clicking "Accept," you consent to the use of both technical and analytics cookies as described in this policy. By clicking "Decline," you refuse non-essential (analytics) cookies, and only strictly necessary technical cookies will be used. The "Settings" option allows you to review the details of each cookie category before making your decision.

Your consent is recorded using the cookie_consent item in your browser's local storage. This record is specific to your device and browser. If you use a different device or browser to visit our website, you will be asked for your consent again. Similarly, if you clear your browser data, your previous consent choice will be removed and you will see the consent banner again.

You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for FocusedTraining.info or by deleting your browser cookies. Upon your next visit, the consent banner will reappear, allowing you to make a new choice. We respect your right to change your mind and have made the process straightforward and hassle-free.

8. Third-Party Cookies

The only third-party cookies used on FocusedTraining.info are those set by Google Analytics, as described in Section 4 of this policy. These cookies are placed by Google LLC and are subject to Google's own privacy policy and terms of service. We have entered into a data processing agreement with Google that governs how data collected through Google Analytics is handled, stored, and protected.

Google Analytics cookies are only activated if you consent to analytics cookies through our cookie consent banner. If you decline non-essential cookies, no Google Analytics code will execute on your device and no third-party cookies will be placed.

We do not allow any other third parties to place cookies on your device through our website. We do not participate in cookie syncing, cross-site tracking networks, or data exchanges with advertising platforms. Our website does not contain embedded content from third-party services (such as YouTube videos, social media widgets, or external chat tools) that might place their own cookies unless explicitly stated and your consent is obtained.

9. Data Protection and Legal Basis

Our use of cookies is governed by the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR). Under PECR, we are required to obtain your informed consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the delivery of a service you have requested do not require consent, but we inform you about them for transparency.

The legal basis for our use of technical cookies is Article 6(1)(f) of the UK GDPR (legitimate interest), as these cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. The legal basis for analytics cookies is Article 6(1)(a) of the UK GDPR (consent), as these cookies are only placed after you have given your explicit consent through our cookie banner.

Data collected through cookies may be transferred to Google servers, which may be located outside the United Kingdom. Where such transfers occur, they are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), ensuring that your data receives an adequate level of protection regardless of where it is processed.

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to the processing of your personal data. If you believe our use of cookies infringes your data protection rights, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's independent supervisory authority for data protection. Full details of your data protection rights are provided in our Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or applicable legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. If the changes are significant, such as introducing new categories of cookies or changing the purpose for which existing cookies are used, we will notify you by displaying a prominent notice on our website and, where required, seeking your consent again.

We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your privacy. Continued use of our website after changes have been published constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy, except where fresh consent is required for new cookie categories.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookies Policy or the way we use cookies on our website, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your inquiries promptly and transparently.