Last updated: 23 June 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Albion Awards uses cookies and similar technologies on its website.
Albion Awards is being developed as a specialist awarding organisation focused on professional qualifications in governance, risk, assurance, cyber governance, board practice and organisational resilience.
Albion Awards is currently preparing for Ofqual recognition. The website and platform are being used for development, demonstration and recognition-readiness purposes. Albion Awards is not yet recognised by Ofqual and does not currently offer Ofqual-regulated qualifications.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember information about your visit and support certain website functions.
Cookies may be:
- session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser; or
- persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until deleted.
Cookies may also be:
- first-party cookies, set by Albion Awards; or
- third-party cookies, set by another organisation providing services through the website.
Similar technologies, such as local storage, pixels, tags and tracking scripts, may also be used for similar purposes.
3. How Albion Awards Uses Cookies
Albion Awards may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- make the website work properly;
- support secure access to website and portal areas;
- remember user preferences;
- manage forms and online submissions;
- protect the website from misuse or unauthorised access;
- understand how visitors use the website;
- improve website performance and user experience;
- support analytics, testing and website improvement;
- manage cookie consent preferences.
We do not use cookies to sell personal information.
4. Types of Cookies We May Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function. They may support security, page loading, form submission, login sessions, user authentication, fraud prevention, cookie preference storage and access to protected areas such as the Centre Portal.
These cookies cannot usually be disabled through the website because the site may not work properly without them.
Examples may include:
- website security cookies;
- login and session cookies;
- form protection cookies;
- cookie preference cookies;
- load balancing or hosting cookies.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features.
These may include:
- remembering display preferences;
- remembering accessibility or layout choices;
- remembering previously selected options.
If functional cookies are disabled, some personalised features may not work as intended.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help Albion Awards understand how visitors use the website. They may collect information such as:
- which pages are visited;
- how long visitors spend on pages;
- how visitors arrive at the website;
- which links are clicked;
- whether users encounter errors.
This information helps Albion Awards improve website content, structure, accessibility and user experience.
Analytics cookies are not essential and will only be used where appropriate consent has been obtained.
Performance Cookies
Performance cookies help monitor the operation and reliability of the website. They may be used to identify technical issues, improve loading times and test website performance.
Where these cookies are not strictly necessary, Albion Awards will only use them where appropriate consent has been obtained.
Marketing Cookies
Albion Awards does not currently intend to use marketing or behavioural advertising cookies as part of the recognition-readiness demonstration site.
If marketing cookies are introduced in future, this policy will be updated and visitors will be asked for consent before those cookies are used.
Third-Party Cookies
Some website functions may rely on third-party services. These may include:
- website hosting providers;
- security tools;
- embedded forms;
- analytics providers;
- video or media players;
- map or location tools;
- accessibility tools.
Where third-party cookies are not strictly necessary, Albion Awards will only use them where appropriate consent has been obtained.
5. Cookies We Currently Use
Albion Awards will maintain a cookie register for the website. The register should identify the cookies used, their provider, purpose, type and duration.
The following table should be completed after a cookie scan of the live website.
| Cookie name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be confirmed | Albion Awards / website provider | Website operation and security | Strictly necessary | To be confirmed |
| To be confirmed | Albion Awards / website provider | Login/session management | Strictly necessary | To be confirmed |
| To be confirmed | Albion Awards / website provider | Cookie preference storage | Strictly necessary | To be confirmed |
| To be confirmed | Analytics provider, if enabled | Website analytics | Analytics | To be confirmed |
| To be confirmed | Third-party provider, if enabled | Embedded service or functionality | Functional / third-party | To be confirmed |
Before publication, Albion Awards should complete this table using the actual cookies identified on the live website.
6. Cookie Consent
When you first visit the Albion Awards website, you may be asked to choose whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
Strictly necessary cookies may be set without consent because they are required for the website to function or to provide a service requested by the user.
Non-essential cookies, such as analytics, functional or marketing cookies, will only be used where appropriate consent has been obtained.
Consent must be freely given, specific, informed and based on a clear positive action. Continuing to browse the website will not be treated as consent to non-essential cookies.
7. Changing Your Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by using the cookie settings link or banner on the Albion Awards website, where available.
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- view cookies stored on your device;
- delete cookies;
- block all cookies;
- block third-party cookies;
- clear cookies when you close the browser;
- receive warnings before cookies are stored.
If you block or delete cookies, some parts of the website may not work properly, especially secure login areas, forms and portal functions.
8. Browser Controls
You can usually find cookie controls in your browser’s privacy or security settings. The exact process depends on the browser and device you use.
Common browser providers include:
- Google Chrome;
- Apple Safari;
- Microsoft Edge;
- Mozilla Firefox.
Please refer to your browser provider’s own guidance for detailed instructions.
9. Centre Portal and Secure Areas
The Albion Awards Centre Portal and other secure areas may use cookies that are necessary to:
- authenticate users;
- maintain secure login sessions;
- prevent unauthorised access;
- protect user accounts;
- record user preferences;
- support audit trails and system security.
If these cookies are disabled, the secure areas of the website may not function correctly.
10. Cookies and Personal Information
Some cookies may collect information that can be treated as personal data, especially where cookie identifiers are linked with other information.
Where cookies involve personal data, Albion Awards will process that information in accordance with its Privacy Notice and applicable data protection law.
Further information is available in the Albion Awards Privacy Notice.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
Albion Awards may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the website, platform, cookies used, third-party services, legal requirements or regulatory status.
The latest version will be published on the Albion Awards website.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how Albion Awards uses cookies, please contact:
Albion Awards
Worcester, United Kingdom
Email: info@AlbionAwards.org.uk