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Cookie Policy

What cookies Proven. CPD uses and how to manage them.

Last updated: 28 June 2026

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember information about your visit — such as your login status and preferences — to make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

We also use similar technologies such as local storage and session storage where appropriate.

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies Always on

Always active — required for the Platform to function

Cookie name Duration Purpose
proven_session Session Maintains your login session while you use the Platform.
proven_consent 1 year Stores your cookie consent preferences.
csrf_token Session Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery attacks.
proven_2fa 30 days Remembers that you have completed two-factor authentication.
Analytics Cookies Optional

Help us understand how the Platform is used so we can improve it

Cookie name Duration Purpose
_proven_analytics 1 year Anonymous usage analytics — pages visited, features used, session duration. No cross-site tracking.
_proven_perf Session Performance timing data to identify slow-loading pages.
Marketing Cookies Optional

Allow relevant advertising on third-party platforms

Cookie name Duration Purpose
_proven_ads 90 days Identifies that you have visited provencpd.co.uk, allowing us to show relevant information on third-party platforms. No personal data is shared with advertisers.

3. Third-party cookies

Some third-party services we use may set their own cookies. These are governed by those services' own privacy and cookie policies, not ours. Third-party services we use include:

  • Font providers: Google Fonts may set cookies related to font delivery.
  • Payment processing: Our payment provider may set cookies during the checkout process. We do not store or have access to your payment card details.
  • Analytics (where enabled): We use privacy-first analytics that do not share data with advertising networks.

4. Managing your cookie preferences

You can control and manage cookies in the following ways:

  • Cookie settings on our Platform: Use the Cookie Settings link in the footer to update your preferences at any time.
  • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the Platform from functioning correctly.
  • Opt-out tools: You may also use tools such as the IAB Opt Out page or Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on where applicable.

Withdrawing consent for optional cookies will not affect the lawfulness of any prior processing based on your consent.

5. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We will notify you of significant changes via a cookie consent notice on your next visit.

6. Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected] or see our full Privacy Policy.

Update your cookie preferences

Change your settings at any time. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the Platform to function.

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