This is the Cookie Policy for softskillsdrive, accessible from www.softskillsdrive.com

What Are Cookies

This site uses cookies, which are tiny files that are downloaded to your computer, to improve your experience. This page describes what information they gather, how we use it and why we sometimes need to store these cookies. We will also share how you can prevent these cookies from being stored however this may downgrade or ‘break’ certain elements of the site’s functionality.

For more general information on cookies see the Wikipedia article on HTTP Cookies.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below. Unfortunately, in most cases there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site. It is recommended that you leave on all cookies if you are not sure whether you need them or not in case they are used to provide a service that you use.

Disabling Cookies

You can prevent the setting of cookies by adjusting the settings on your browser (see your browser Help for how to do this). Be aware that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit. Disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of this site. Therefore it is recommended that you do not disable cookies.

Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Cookie name

Type

Expiry

rc::a

This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website.

Persistent

rc::b

This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots.

Session

rc::c

This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots.

Session

Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie name

Type

Expiry

_ga

Cookie purpose description: Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.

2 years

_gat

Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate

1 day

_gid

Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.

1 day

collect

Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor’s device and behavior. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels.

Session

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.

Cookie name

Type

Expiry

NID

Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user’s device. The ID is used for targeted ads.

6 months

Hopefully that has clarified things for you and as was previously mentioned if there is something that you aren’t sure whether you need or not it’s usually safer to leave cookies enabled in case it does interact with one of the features you use on our site.

If you are still looking for more information then you can contact us through:

  • Email: info@softskillsdrive.com