Cookie Policy

BISSH – British Institute of Skills and Simulation in Healthcare (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices in line with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (PECR) and UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site work properly, remember your preferences, and understand how the site is used.

2. Types of cookies we use

• Strictly necessary cookies – Required for the website to function (e.g. security, load balancing). These do not require consent under PECR.
• Functional cookies – Remember choices you make (e.g. language, region) to improve your experience.
• Analytics/performance cookies – Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g. pages viewed, traffic). We use these in a way that respects your privacy.
• Marketing cookies – Used only if we run targeted campaigns; we will ask for your consent before using these.

3. Legal basis and consent

We rely on:

• Legal obligation – For strictly necessary cookies.
• Legitimate interests – For functional and analytics cookies where they do not override your rights.
• Consent – For non-essential cookies, in line with PECR and UK GDPR. You can withdraw consent at any time via cookie settings or your browser.

4. How to manage cookies

You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Blocking all cookies may affect how the website works. For more information, see aboutcookies.org or your browser’s help section.

5. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will be revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

6. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies, contact us via our Contact page at www.bissh.org.uk or at the contact details provided there.