Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 2026
1. Introduction
At MI Skills Development Centre, we take your privacy and data protection seriously. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our website to improve your experience, the types of cookies we use (i.e., the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used) and how you can manage your preferences.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when a website loads in your browser. These cookies help ensure that the website functions properly, enhance security, provide a better user experience, and analyse performance to identify what works and where improvements are needed.
3. How we use cookies
Like most online services, our website uses both first-party and third-party cookies for various purposes:
- • First-party cookies: These are primarily necessary for the website to function properly. They allow us to provide you with a secure experience and do not collect any personally identifiable data.
- • Third-party cookies: The third-party cookies used on our website primarily help us understand how the website performs, track how you interact with it, keep our services secure, deliver relevant advertisements, and enhance your overall user experience while improving the speed of your future interactions with our website.
4. Types of cookies we use
Strictly Necessary
Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. Without these, some website functions may not perform as intended.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | session | This cookie is native to PHP applications. The cookie stores and identifies a user's unique session ID to manage user sessions on the website. The cookie is a session cookie and will be deleted when all the browser windows are closed. |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | session | WordPress sets this cookie when a user interacts with emojis on a WordPress site. It helps determine if the user's browser can display emojis properly. |
| cookieyes-* | 1 year | CookieYes sets this cookie for consent solution management. |
These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.
Analytical & Performance (e.g., Google Analytics)
These cookies generate statistics about visitors to our website. They help us understand traffic patterns and user behaviour, allowing us to optimise our content and ensure the site is presented in the most effective manner for you and your device.
- • Data collected: Anonymous information such as browser type, language settings, page views, and time/date.
- • Data sharing: Information may be stored on servers operated by third-party providers (such as Google) and may be transferred to third parties where required by law or for processing purposes.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customised advertisements based on the pages you have visited previously and to analyse the effectiveness of our campaigns.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | 3 months | Facebook sets this cookie to store and track interactions. |
5. Your Choices and Consent
You have the choice to accept or decline the use of cookies. We will ask for your preference the first time you visit our website.
- • Modifying Preferences: You can modify your settings at any time by clicking the 'Consent Preferences' button on our website (either on the Cookie notice or on the blue circle button on the bottom left). This will allow you to revisit the cookie banner and update your preferences or withdraw your consent immediately.
- • Browser Settings: You can also adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may impact the functionality of our website.
For guidance on managing cookies, please refer to the official support documentation for your browser:
If you are using a different web browser, please refer to its official support documentation.
6. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites of interest (e.g., our partners or funders). Please note that we do not have control over those external websites and they are not governed by this policy. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie statements applicable to those sites.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this policy or how we manage your data, please contact us:
Data Protection Officer
Paul McDermott
Email: Paul.M@micomputsolutions.co.uk
or
Bola Sobowale
Email: Bola.S@micomputsolutions.co.uk