Our Cookie Policy
1. Our commitment to transparency and user trust
The ICO states that organisations must provide clear privacy information wherever personal data is collected or processed, and visitors to websites must be informed when cookies or storage technologies are used. Because Validateskills.com does not collect personal data or set cookies, no consent mechanism is required; however, we choose to publish this policy to ensure full clarity and maintain user trust.
This proactive stance aligns with ICO expectations that organisations communicate openly about how they handle data and provide accessible, easy‑to‑understand information.
2. Personal data collected via contact forms
Although Validateskills.com does not collect personal data through browsing or cookies, we may collect limited personal information if you choose to submit a contact form. In these cases, we will only request the minimum information needed to respond to your enquiry (typically your name, email address, and any details you voluntarily include in your message).
In line with ICO guidance, when personal data is collected, individuals must be told what will be done with their information and why. We therefore confirm that any information submitted through our contact forms will be used solely for the purpose of making direct contact with you, responding to your enquiry, and providing any information or support you have explicitly requested.
We do not use form submissions for marketing, profiling, analytics, or data sharing. Once we have responded to your enquiry, your information will only be retained if necessary for follow‑up communication or legitimate business correspondence.
For avoidance of doubt:
No personal data is gathered automatically.
No personal data is gathered manually.
No personal data is shared with third parties.
No behaviour, journey, or device information is logged or analysed.
If users choose to contact us via external channels (e.g., email), any personal information they provide will be handled according to our wider organisational privacy practices, governed by UK GDPR and our ICO registration.
3. No cookies or similar technologies used
Most websites use cookies for analytics, advertising, or functionality. PECR requires organisations to tell users when such cookies are in use and obtain consent for non‑essential ones.
Validateskills.com does NOT use:
Essential cookies
Functional cookies
Analytics or measurement cookies
Advertising or profiling cookies
Third‑party tracking tools
Local storage, fingerprinting, or similar technologies
Because absolutely no storage or access of information occurs on user devices, no cookie banner is required, and users can browse freely without interruption.
4. ICO registration and organisational responsibilities
Although this website collects no personal data, Validateskills is registered with the ICO because our organisation processes personal data in other areas of our business operations (e.g., client engagement, skills assurance work, consultancy activity). The ICO explains that most organisations handling personal data must maintain lawful bases, appropriate transparency, and suitable privacy information.
Our ICO registration demonstrates:
Our commitment to compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018
Our responsibility to manage data ethically across our business
Our dedication to upholding best practice in transparency and accountability
This website reflects that commitment by clearly stating that no tracking or collection occurs here.
5. External links and third‑party services
Where our site includes links to third‑party platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, external knowledge sources, document downloads or partner organisations), those platforms may have their own privacy and cookie practices. While we do not control or use their tracking
tools, users should review the privacy and cookie policies of any site they visit from our pages.
We do not embed external content that automatically sets cookies (such as YouTube, embedded analytics dashboards, or social media widgets). This ensures our website remains entirely cookie‑free.