Last updated: 08-08-2026

This Cookie Policy explains how APEX Competence & Standards Limited (“APEX CS”) uses cookies and similar technologies on apex-cs.org.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember preferences, and provide information to site owners about how the site is used.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly (e.g., enabling core functionality, security, and page navigation). They cannot be switched off.

Analytics/Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent, errors encountered), allowing us to improve site performance and user experience.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality, such as remembering choices you make on the site.

Marketing/Advertising Cookies

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3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept, reject, or customise your cookie preferences by category. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services we use (e.g., analytics providers). These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

5. Your Consent

By using our website and accepting cookies via our consent banner, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy, in accordance with UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

6. Contact Us

For questions about our use of cookies, contact: [email protected]