1.0 What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies help us:
- Remember your preferences
- Tailor our site to your interests
- Improve your browsing experience
2.0 Types of Cookies We Use
First-Party Cookies
Set directly by ietfinance.com. Only our site can read them. For example, we may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our site.
Third-Party Cookies
Set by external providers. Some pages may contain content from other sites (e.g., YouTube, LinkedIn), which may set their own cookies. IET Finance has no control over third-party cookies.
Advertising Cookies
Used by advertising networks to deliver targeted adverts. These networks may track browsing across different sites.
Session Cookies
Stored temporarily while you browse. They are deleted once you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
Remain on your device after you close your browser. We may use them to remember your preferences for future visits.
3.0 How IET Finance Uses Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Analyse how visitors use our site
- Provide a better, more personalised experience
- Recognise when you’ve signed in
- Enhance security and protect your account
4.0 Categories of Cookies (ICC Guidelines)
Strictly Necessary Cookies
Essential for the site to function properly. They enable secure login, form completion, and navigation. Without them, core services cannot operate.
How they work:
- Remember information entered in forms as you move between pages
- Enable secure areas of the site
- Record whether you’ve closed the cookie notification
Performance Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve functionality and user experience.
How they work:
- Track site usage and traffic sources
- Identify errors and improve reliability
- Test new designs for consistency
Functionality Cookies
Allow us to tailor content to your preferences.
How they work:
- Save your settings and preferences (e.g., language, username)
- Remember choices such as opting out of surveys
Marketing Cookies
Used to remember your selections and provide reminders (e.g., incomplete applications or transactions).
How they work:
- Store transaction details for follow-up communications
- Send reminders only if you have opted in to receive marketing messages
- Allow you to unsubscribe at any time
5.0 Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our site.