Open Events About Us Apply Today Contact Us Login Use of Cookies on the Bridgend College Website As of 26th May 2012 a new law came into effect regarding the use of ‘cookies’ within websites. These small files are used to customise and enhance your experience of the Bridgend College website. This page is designed to inform you about what ‘cookies’ are, how they are employed within the Bridgend College website, how to switch off cookies within your Internet browser and some useful links for further reading on the subject. If this page does not meet all your requirements please send an email to data@bridgend.ac.uk and we will endeavor to answer your questions. What are ‘Cookie’ files? ‘Cookie’ files are small data files that are sent from a website to a user’s web browser (such as Internet Explorer, Chrome and mobile devices such as Safari). These cookies act as a memory for the website allowing it to recognise returning visitors to the site thus enhancing their return visit. Please note – ‘Cookie’ files are not software and cannot be programmed. As such ‘cookie’ files cannot contain malware or viruses. How do Bridgend College use ‘cookies’? When visiting the Bridgend College website (www.bridgend.ac.uk) the website will use following cookies: Site: www.bridgend.ac.uk Name of Cookie Type of Cookie Expiry Period Reason for Cookie Description headerbar Session Cookie Session Your visit Maintains visual state of sidebar/accordion across session. __utma Persistent Cookie 2 years Analytics This cookie is set by Google Analytics and is used to improve our understanding of how people use our website and services. __utmb Persistent Cookie 30 minutes Analytics This cookie is set by Google Analytics and is used to improve our understanding of how people use our website and services. __utmc Session Cookie Session Analytics This cookie is set by Google Analytics and is used to improve our understanding of how people use our website and services. __utmz Persistent Cookie 30 minutes Analytics This cookie is set by Google Analytics and is used to improve our understanding of how people use our website and services. How can I switch off ‘cookie’ files? All modern Internet browsers will allow you to change your ‘cookie’ file settings. These options will typically be under the ‘Options’ or ‘Preferences’ within your Internet browser. In order to change your ‘cookie’ file settings you may find the following links useful: Cookie Settings in Internet Explorer Cookie Settings in Firefox Cookie Settings in Chrome Cookie Settings in Safari Please note that permanently disabling the Bridgend College ‘cookie’ files will severely hamper your ability to use many of the Bridgend College products. Useful Links If you would like to read more information about how ‘cookie’ files are used throughout the Internet then please read the following links: Microsoft Cookies Guide All About Cookies For further information on about the legality of privacy laws you may want to visit: Data Protection Act 1998 The Information Commissioner’s Office If you have any further questions please email data@bridgend.ac.uk Our Campuses Cowbridge Rd, Bridgend CF31 3DF Pencoed, Bridgend CF35 5LG Queens Road South, Bridgend Industrial Estate CF31 3UR Castle Street, Maesteg CF34 9UN 01656 302 302 hello@bridgend.ac.uk Google We are extremely proud to announce that Bridgend College has now officially become a Google Reference College, the first college in Wales to be given this esteemed title. ©2018 Google LLC All rights reserved. Google and the Google logo are registered trademarks of Google LLC. Latest News State-of-the-art STEAM Academy officially opened 21/10/2021 - 11:56 Celebrating partnership working at online Annual Awards Ceremony 29/09/2021 - 17:12 Talented students celebrate at online awards ceremony 24/09/2021 - 12:34 Bridgend College recognised by HRH The Princess Royal for excellence in training and development 20/08/2021 - 15:50 The Apprenticeship, Traineeship and Jobs Growth Wales Programmes, led by the Welsh Government, are supported by the European Social Fund. For more information please click here (Cymraeg / English) © Copyright - Bridgend College Terms and Conditions : Website Terms and Conditions : Supplier Privacy Notice Cookies Policy Publication Scheme Sustainability and Wellbeing Accessibility Statement