Last Updated: 24/04/2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners. Along with cookies, we may use other similar technologies like pixels, scripts, and tags (collectively referred to as “cookies” in this policy) .

2. The Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, we require your consent to place any cookies on your device that are not “strictly necessary” for the operation of our site .

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: We can place these without your consent because they are essential for the website to function.
• All Other Cookies (e.g., Analytics, Marketing): We will only place these if you give us your explicit, unambiguous consent through our website’s cookie banner . By law, we must make it as easy for you to withdraw your consent as it was to give it .

3. Your Consent and How to Manage It

When you first visit the ABZ Driving School website, you will see a cookie consent banner . This banner provides you with clear options:

• Accept All: Agree to all cookies.
• Reject All: Refuse all non-essential cookies.
• Manage Preferences: Choose which types of non-essential cookies you wish to allow.

Your consent is required to be a freely given, specific, and informed choice. We cannot use “cookie walls” that force you to accept tracking cookies to access our site . You can change your mind at any time by clicking on the ‘Manage Cookies’ or ‘Privacy Settings’ link in the footer of every page. Your consent will be renewed every six months, in line with ICO best practice guidelines .

4. How to Control Cookies in Your Browser

You can also manage or delete cookies at any time through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, delete existing ones, or set alerts before a cookie is stored. The ‘Help’ section of your browser will provide specific instructions. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our website .

For detailed information on how to manage cookies, you can visit the independent resource www.aboutcookies.org.

5. Types of Cookies We Use

The cookies used on our website have been categorised based on the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) UK guide. We use the following types:

5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the core functions of our website, such as site navigation, security, and accessing secure areas. Our site cannot function properly without them. They do not require your consent.

• Examples: Session cookies for page navigation, load-balancing cookies, and cookies used by our booking system to identify you during a single session.

5.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable a more personalised experience by remembering your preferences (e.g., your location or language preference). They may be set by us or third-party providers whose services we use. If you do not allow these cookies, some parts of our site may not function smoothly.

5.3 Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. The data is used to improve functionality and user experience. We use tools like Google Analytics for this purpose. We will only set these cookies if you provide your specific consent, as required by the ICO .

5.4 Marketing & Tracking Cookies
These cookies are set by our advertising partners (such as Facebook/Meta Pixel) to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ABZ Driving School adverts on other sites. They do not store direct personal information but uniquely identify your browser and device. We will only set these cookies with your explicit consent.

6. Cookie Schedule

The following list details the specific cookies used on the ABZ Driving School website. Please note that third-party services (like Google or Facebook) may occasionally change their cookie names. We regularly audit this list to ensure it is accurate.

Cookie Name	Provider	Duration	Purpose & Type
[e.g., _ga]	Google Analytics	2 years	Analytics. Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website .
[e.g., _gid]	Google Analytics	1 day	Analytics. Used to distinguish users .
[e.g., _fbp]	3 months	Marketing. Used to store and track visits across websites for targeted advertising .
[e.g., __stripe_mid]	Stripe	1 year	Strictly Necessary. Used for fraud prevention within our payment processing system .
[e.g., PHPSESSID]	ABZ Website	Session	Strictly Necessary. A standard session cookie that is essential for maintaining your state as you move from page to page.
[e.g., cookie_consent]	Cookie Plugin	1 year	Strictly Necessary. Remembers your cookie consent preferences.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in law, ICO guidance, or the cookies themselves. The most current version will always be available on our website with the “Last Updated” date shown at the top.

8. How to Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy or contact us at:

• Address: ABZ Driving School, [Insert Business Address]
• Email: [Insert Email Address]
• Phone: [Insert Phone Number]

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