Cookies Policy

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1. Introduction

The Centre for Competitiveness (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.cforc.org (“the Site”) to ensure the site functions effectively, enhance your browsing experience, and help us understand how visitors use our services.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what types we use, and how you can control or delete them.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

First-party cookies – set by the website you’re visiting.
Third-party cookies – set by other domains (e.g., analytics or advertising providers).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Type	Purpose	Examples
Strictly Necessary Cookies	Essential for the operation of the website, such as enabling navigation and access to secure areas.	Session cookies, security cookies
Performance & Analytics Cookies	Help us understand how visitors use the website and improve user experience. Data is collected in an aggregated, anonymous form.	Google Analytics
Functional Cookies	Allow the site to remember choices you make (e.g., language preferences).	Preference cookies
Marketing & Tracking Cookies	Used to deliver relevant ads and measure campaign performance across platforms like LinkedIn or Meta.	LinkedIn Insight Tag, Meta Pixel

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Cookie banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose to accept, reject, or customise cookies.
Browser settings: You can disable cookies or delete them using your browser. Instructions for popular browsers are below:

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact website functionality and your overall experience.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages — such as embedded videos, maps, or analytics tools. These providers have their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing them for more information on how they process your data.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The latest version will always be available on this page, and the “last updated” date will indicate when it was revised.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact us at:

Centre for Competitiveness
Innovation Centre, Queens Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT
Email: info@cforc.org
Tel: +44 (0)28 9073 7950