Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2025
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Skooa (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses them on our website at www.skooa.co.uk and web application at app.skooa.co.uk, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to site owners.
Cookies can be “persistent” (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or “session” (deleted automatically when you close your browser).
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website and Platform to function correctly. They enable core features such as security, account authentication, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the Service would not function without them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| .AspNetCore.Session | Maintains your session state while using the Platform | Session |
| .AspNetCore.Antiforgery | Protects against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks | Session |
| .AspNetCore.Identity | Manages user authentication and login status | Session / Persistent |
| CookieConsent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| UserPreferences | Remembers display settings such as theme and layout preferences | 1 year |
| LastCompany | Remembers the last company context selected in the Platform | 30 days |
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the website and Service.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limits the rate of data collection on high-traffic sites | 1 minute |
2.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. We may use these cookies to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Tracks visits across websites for ad targeting | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Stores conversion data for Google advertising | 3 months |
| li_sugr | Collects data on user behaviour for LinkedIn ad targeting | 3 months |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies. The third parties listed above have their own privacy and cookie policies, and we encourage you to review them:
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:
4.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies. Be aware that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of the website and Platform. Instructions for common browsers:
4.2 Analytics Opt-Out
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4.3 Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we respect your cookie preferences as set through the methods described above.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
- Email: hey@skooa.co.uk
- Phone: 0333 049 1066
- Address: Unit 18, Brookvale Trading Estate, Moor Ln, Birmingham, B6 7AQ
For more information about your rights, see our Privacy Policy.