Boxtick Training Cookie Policy

Last updated: May 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Boxtick Training (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It applies to all visitors and customers located in the Republic of Ireland and is written in accordance with the ePrivacy Directive, GDPR, and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide analytics and security features.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies – remain until they expire or are deleted
• First‑party cookies – set by our website
• Third‑party cookies – set by external services we use

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Enable core website functionality
• Keep you logged into your account
• Process course purchases via WooCommerce
• Track course progress in LearnDash
• Improve website performance and security
• Analyse website traffic and usage
• Manage marketing preferences (Mailchimp)

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal data.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Login and authentication cookies
• WooCommerce cart and checkout cookies
• LearnDash course access cookies
• Security and firewall cookies

Examples:

• wordpress_logged_in_*
• woocommerce_cart_hash
• learndash_last_activity

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to understand how visitors use the site and improve performance. We may use:

• WordPress analytics tools
• Hostinger performance monitoring
• Optional third‑party analytics (if enabled)

These cookies are only activated with your consent.

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These remember your preferences, such as:

• Login details
• Course progress
• Language settings

3.4 Marketing & Email Cookies

Used only if you opt in to marketing communications. Mailchimp may set cookies to track:

• Email opens
• Link clicks
• Subscription preferences

We do not use behavioural advertising cookies.

4. Third‑Party Cookies

We use trusted third‑party providers who may set cookies:

• Hostinger (Netherlands) – hosting, performance, security
• LearnDash – course progress tracking
• WooCommerce – e‑commerce functionality
• Stripe – secure payment processing
• Mailchimp – marketing email tracking

All third‑party providers are GDPR‑compliant or operate under EU‑approved safeguards.

5. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non‑essential cookies
• Manage cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time.

6. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• Block cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Receive alerts before cookies are stored

Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality, including access to your courses.

7. Data Protection and GDPR

Cookies may involve the processing of personal data such as:

• IP address
• Device information
• Usage data

Where required, we rely on your consent before activating non‑essential cookies.

For more information on how we process personal data, see our Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact:

Boxtick Training Dublin, Ireland

Email: info@boxtick.ie