1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and measure how it's used. We also use similar technologies such as local storage to save your quiz progress on your device.
2. Cookies we use
Strictly necessary
These keep the site working — for example remembering your cookie preferences and your quiz progress. They cannot be disabled.
Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use UK Test Hub so we can improve it. Analytics cookies are only set with your consent and the data we receive is aggregated.
Advertising
We use Google AdSense to show advertisements that help fund the site. With your consent, these cookies may personalise the ads you see based on your interests.
3. Managing cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie banner on the site. You can also block or delete cookies in your browser settings, though disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect site functionality (for example, your quiz progress will not be saved).
Doing this in your browser
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies are set by third parties (Google Analytics, Google AdSense). These providers have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to read.
5. Updates to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision.
6. More information
Visit ico.org.uk for independent guidance on cookies in the UK. For details on what personal data we hold, see our Privacy Policy.