Cookie Policy for Basic Skills Solutions Ltd (UK GDPR Compliant)
Last updated: 25th November 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Basic Skills Solutions (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.basicskillssolutions.com (“the Website”). It also explains your rights and how you can control the use of these technologies.
This policy is designed to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our Website.
They allow us to recognise your device, store preferences, enhance functionality, and analyse how the Website is used.
Some cookies involve the processing of personal data. Where this occurs, the processing is carried out in accordance with UK GDPR, and consent will be requested where required.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies (No Consent Required)
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off.
They enable features such as page navigation, secure areas, session management, and cookie consent preferences.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests / PECR exemption
b) Analytics & Performance Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website by collecting information such as page visits, traffic sources, time spent on the Website, and user interactions.
We may use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
Legal basis: Consent
c) Functional Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as language, region, or login information) to provide improved functionality and personalization.
Legal basis: Consent
d) Advertising & Targeting Cookies (Consent Required, if applicable)
These cookies may be used to deliver personalised adverts or measure advertising effectiveness.
They may be set by us or by third-party providers such as Google or Meta (Facebook).
Legal basis: Consent
If you do not use advertising cookies on the site, this section can be removed.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our Website, including:
5. Your Cookie Choices
Giving or Withdrawing Consent
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies.
You can:
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to:
6. Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Data
Where cookies collect personal data, we rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices.
Any updates will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
This Cookie Policy explains how Basic Skills Solutions (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit www.basicskillssolutions.com (“the Website”). It also explains your rights and how you can control the use of these technologies.
This policy is designed to comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the Data Protection Act 2018, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our Website.
They allow us to recognise your device, store preferences, enhance functionality, and analyse how the Website is used.
Some cookies involve the processing of personal data. Where this occurs, the processing is carried out in accordance with UK GDPR, and consent will be requested where required.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure the Website functions properly
- Understand how visitors use our Website
- Improve Website performance and user experience
- Remember your preferences
- (If applicable) Deliver relevant advertising
3. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Strictly Necessary Cookies (No Consent Required)
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off.
They enable features such as page navigation, secure areas, session management, and cookie consent preferences.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests / PECR exemption
b) Analytics & Performance Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Website by collecting information such as page visits, traffic sources, time spent on the Website, and user interactions.
We may use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics.
Legal basis: Consent
c) Functional Cookies (Consent Required)
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as language, region, or login information) to provide improved functionality and personalization.
Legal basis: Consent
d) Advertising & Targeting Cookies (Consent Required, if applicable)
These cookies may be used to deliver personalised adverts or measure advertising effectiveness.
They may be set by us or by third-party providers such as Google or Meta (Facebook).
Legal basis: Consent
If you do not use advertising cookies on the site, this section can be removed.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on our Website, including:
- Google (Analytics or embedded content)
- Social media platforms
- Video hosting providers (YouTube, Vimeo)
- CRM or marketing tools (e.g., HubSpot or Mailchimp)
5. Your Cookie Choices
Giving or Withdrawing Consent
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies.
You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage individual cookie preferences
Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to:
- Block cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Delete cookies
6. Lawful Basis for Processing Personal Data
Where cookies collect personal data, we rely on the following lawful bases under UK GDPR:
- Consent — for all non-essential cookies
- Legitimate interests / PECR exemptions — for essential cookies necessary to provide the Website
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices.
Any updates will be published on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.
Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy is reviewed regularly and may be updated to reflect new legal requirements or changes to our services.
The most recent version will always be available on our website under Cookie Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact:
Data Protection Lead
Basic Skills Solutions Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.basicskillssolutions.com
Summary
At Basic Skills Solutions, data ethics are part of our mission to strengthen trust, transparency, and integrity across the nonprofit sector.
We believe that respecting privacy is not only a legal obligation but a vital part of building resilient, values-driven relationships between funders, nonprofits, and communities.
This Cookie Policy is reviewed regularly and may be updated to reflect new legal requirements or changes to our services.
The most recent version will always be available on our website under Cookie Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, please contact:
Data Protection Lead
Basic Skills Solutions Ltd
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.basicskillssolutions.com
Summary
At Basic Skills Solutions, data ethics are part of our mission to strengthen trust, transparency, and integrity across the nonprofit sector.
We believe that respecting privacy is not only a legal obligation but a vital part of building resilient, values-driven relationships between funders, nonprofits, and communities.