Cookie Policy

Last updated: 25/03/2026

 

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function effectively, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you interact with our website.

 

Who We Are

We-are-HR is a UK-based training provider delivering CIPD and CMI qualifications. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

  • Email: info@we-are-hr.com

 

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website functions properly
  • Improve your browsing experience
  • Analyse how visitors use our website
  • Support marketing and advertising campaigns
  • Enable features such as forms, chat, and embedded content

 

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to operate and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions such as submitting forms or managing your cookie preferences.

👉 These cookies do not require consent.

 

2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously.

👉 These cookies are only used with your consent.

 

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality such as live chat, remembering preferences, and embedded media playback.

👉 These cookies require your consent.

 

4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

👉 These cookies require your consent.

 

Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the UK GDPR and PECR, we:

  • Use strictly necessary cookies based on legitimate interest 
  • Use all other cookies only with your explicit consent 

You will be asked to accept or reject non-essential cookies when you first visit our website.

Detailed Cookie Table

The cookies listed below represent the technologies used on our website. The exact cookies may vary depending on how you interact with our website.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Type Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes users and tracks website usage Analytics 2 years
ga* Google Analytics Stores session and engagement data Analytics 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Tracks user behaviour over a short period Analytics 24 hours
_gcl_au Google Ads Measures ad conversions Marketing 3 months
IDE Google Ads Enables personalised advertising Marketing 1 year
test_cookie Google Ads Checks cookie support in browser Necessary 15 minutes
_fbp Meta Ads Tracks visitors for Facebook/Instagram ads Marketing 3 months
fr Meta Ads Ad targeting and performance measurement Marketing 3 months
_zcsr_tmp Zoho CRM Security and form protection Necessary Session
zccpn Zoho Campaigns Tracks email campaign interactions Marketing 1 year
zps-tgr-dts Zoho SalesIQ Tracks visitor sessions and behaviour Analytics Session
zps-tgr-dsc Zoho SalesIQ Stores visitor identity for chat Functional 1 year
zoho_survey_* Zoho Survey Enables embedded surveys and tracking responses Functional Session
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE YouTube Measures bandwidth and video performance Functional 6 months
YSC YouTube Tracks video views and interactions Functional Session
vuid Vimeo Tracks usage of embedded Vimeo videos Functional 2 years
wordpress_logged_in_* WordPress Identifies logged-in users Necessary Session
wordpress_test_cookie WordPress Checks cookie support Necessary Session
cookieyes-consent (or equivalent) Cookie Banner Tool Stores user cookie preferences Necessary 1 year
PHPSESSID (if applicable) Website Server Maintains session state Necessary Session

 

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services such as analytics providers, advertising platforms, and embedded media services. These providers may process your data according to their own privacy policies.

 

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by:

  • Using the cookie consent banner on our website
  • Adjusting your browser settings

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality.

For more information, you can visit the Information Commissioner’s Office website.

 

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business changes. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:

We-are-HR
 Email: info@we-are-hr.com