This Cookie Policy explains how The Driving School South West (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://thedrivingschoolsw.co.uk/. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Last updated: October 6, 2026 (version 1).
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, to make them work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site owner. Similar technologies such as local storage, pixels and tags do a comparable job and are covered by this policy.
Cookies set by us are “first-party” cookies. Cookies set by other organisations through our site (for example, an embedded video player or an analytics service) are “third-party” cookies.
We group cookies into the categories below. Strictly necessary cookies are always active because the site cannot function without them. All other categories are off until you choose to switch them on.
You can change your choices at any time: Manage preferences.
Required for the site to work: security, load balancing, remembering your consent choices. These cannot be switched off.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
gf_* | Gravity Forms | Supports multi-page forms and saved form progress. | Session | HTTP cookie |
vu_consent | WordPress | Records the cookie consent choices you make on this site so we don't ask again. | Up to 1 year | HTTP cookie |
wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Keeps registered users logged in. | Session | HTTP cookie |
wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress | Checks whether the browser accepts cookies. | Session | HTTP cookie |
wp-settings-* | WordPress | Stores admin interface preferences for logged-in users. | 1 year | HTTP cookie |
Remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced features like embedded video and maps.
We do not currently use any cookies in this category.
Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Data is aggregated and does not identify you directly.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics (GA4) | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated client ID. | 2 years | HTTP cookie |
_ga_* | Google Analytics (GA4) | Persists session state for a specific Google Analytics property. | 2 years | HTTP cookie |
_gid | Google Analytics (GA4) | Distinguishes visitors for 24 hours. | 24 hours | HTTP cookie |
Used by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
We do not currently use any cookies in this category.
Use the switches below to change what you allow. Your choice is saved straight away and applies across the site.
Required for the site to work: security, load balancing, remembering your consent choices. These cannot be switched off.
gf_* · Gravity Forms · Sessionvu_consent · WordPress · Up to 1 yearwordpress_logged_in_* · WordPress · Sessionwordpress_test_cookie · WordPress · Sessionwp-settings-* · WordPress · 1 yearRemember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced features like embedded video and maps.
Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Data is aggregated and does not identify you directly.
_ga · Google Analytics (GA4) · 2 years_ga_* · Google Analytics (GA4) · 2 years_gid · Google Analytics (GA4) · 24 hoursUsed by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
As well as the controls on this site, most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Blocking all cookies may mean parts of this and other websites do not work properly. Guidance for common browsers is available from aboutcookies.org.uk.
Questions about our use of cookies can be sent to in**@*******************co.uk or by post to 32 St. Marys Park, Paignton TQ4 7DB.
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Cookie preferences
Choose which optional cookies you are happy for us to use. You can change this at any time from the link in the footer.
Required for the site to work: security, load balancing, remembering your consent choices. These cannot be switched off.
gf_* · Gravity Forms · Sessionvu_consent · WordPress · Up to 1 yearwordpress_logged_in_* · WordPress · Sessionwordpress_test_cookie · WordPress · Sessionwp-settings-* · WordPress · 1 yearRemember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced features like embedded video and maps.
Help us understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it. Data is aggregated and does not identify you directly.
_ga · Google Analytics (GA4) · 2 years_ga_* · Google Analytics (GA4) · 2 years_gid · Google Analytics (GA4) · 24 hoursUsed by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.