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Cookie Policy

Effective date: 15 September 2025

1. Introduction and scope
1.1 This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies operate on doncasterdrivingschool.co.uk and related sub-pages controlled by Alexandru Popita, trading as Doncaster Driving School.
1.2 Rules for cookies in the United Kingdom derive from the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR), alongside the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. Non-essential cookies and similar technologies require prior consent that meets UK GDPR standards.

2. What cookies are
2.1 Cookies are small text files placed on a device when a website is visited. They may be set by the visited site (first-party cookies) or by another domain (third-party cookies). Similar storage technologies (e.g., local storage, SDKs) are treated the same way under PECR.
3. Our approach to consent
3.1 We request consent for any cookies not strictly necessary for services requested by the user. Consent must be a clear, affirmative action. Pre-ticked boxes are not used. Users can withdraw consent at any time (see section 10).
3.2 Where analytics operate, they do so only after consent, unless configured in consent mode without device storage, in which case only cookieless pings are sent.

4. Who controls cookies on our site
Cookies may be set by:

  • Our website platform provider (security, session, performance).

  • Cloudflare (for asset protection).

  • Google Analytics 4 (GA4) (with consent, for aggregated audience measurement).
     

5. Cookie categories we use

  • Strictly necessary: essential for security, network management, page rendering, or requested functionality. Consent is not required under PECR.

  • Analytics: measure audience and site performance. Consent is required unless operating without storage (see section 3.2).
     

6. Detailed cookie table
The following cookies typically operate on our site. Names and lifespans may vary due to platform updates. Provider documentation is referenced where available.
Strictly necessary cookies

  • XSRF-TOKEN, hs, svSession, ssr-caching, bSession (session/security cookies placed by the website platform).

Analytics (Google Analytics 4)

  • GA4 does not log or store IP addresses and offers EU-focused privacy controls. Expiration can be configured and may refresh on new visits. Browser privacy features may shorten persistence.
     

7. Third-party integrations
7.1 Links to Facebook or WhatsApp may be present. Clicking these directs you to third-party sites that may set their own cookies. Our pages do not intentionally set marketing pixels unless expressly stated in the cookie banner.
7.2 If advertising or tracking pixels are deployed in the future, they will be classified as non-essential and will not run without consent under PECR.

8. International transfers related to cookies
Some providers may process data outside the UK. Where data is transferred to the United States, transfers are supported by mechanisms such as the UK-US Data Bridge for certified organisations, or the UK International Data Transfer Agreement/Addendum as applicable.

9. Retention

  • Persistent cookies: expire automatically at the end of their stated period unless deleted earlier.

  • Session cookies: expire when the browser session ends.
    Provider-level settings may extend or shorten cookie lifespans within published limits.
     

10. How to change your preferences
10.1 On our site: use the cookie controls presented on first visit. You can revisit choices anytime through the cookie settings link/icon on our pages. Consent withdrawal applies to future activity.
10.2 In your browser: you can delete or block cookies using browser settings. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
10.3 Helpful resources:

  • Chrome (desktop & Android): cookie and third-party cookie settings.

  • Safari (iOS & macOS): guidance on clearing cookies.

  • ICO website: user guidance on cookies and privacy.
     

11. Lawful basis for non-essential cookies
Under PECR, consent is required before setting or reading non-essential cookies, and that consent must meet UK GDPR standards. Where cookie data qualifies as personal data, all UK GDPR principles apply.

12. Children
12.1 Where cookie consent applies to online services accessed by children, age-appropriate design requirements are taken into account. We assess risk and configure analytics accordingly.

13. Changes to this Cookie Policy
13.1 We may update this Policy to reflect operational or legal changes. Material updates will be signposted on the Website with the new effective date.

14. Contact
Doncaster Driving School
99 Hatfield Lane, Doncaster, DN3 3HA, United Kingdom
Email: support@doncasterdrivingschool.co.uk | Tel: +44 7809 562220

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