This policy explains the cookies and similar technologies used on this website, what each one does, and how long it lasts. It was compiled from the cookies this site was observed to set, not from a template.
What cookies are
A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies are used to make a site work, to remember your preferences, and to understand how the site is used. “First-party” cookies are set by this website; “third-party” cookies are set by another company whose service appears on a page, such as an embedded map.
Strictly necessary cookies
These are required for the website to function. Without them, course booking and signing in do not work. They cannot be switched off through this site.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
woocommerce_cart_hash | Records that the contents of your basket have changed. | Session |
woocommerce_items_in_cart | Records how many items are in your basket. | Session |
wp_woocommerce_session_* | Links your browser to your basket and checkout details on our server. | 2 days |
vifm_return | Remembers which course brochure you asked for, so you are returned to it after signing in. | 30 minutes |
wordpress_logged_in_* | Keeps you signed in to your account. Set only if you have an account and sign in. | Session, or 14 days with “Remember me” |
Preference cookies
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
pll_language | Remembers whether you chose English or Arabic. | 1 year |
wp-settings-* | Remembers display preferences inside your account area. Signed-in users only. | 1 year |
Analytics cookies
These help us understand how visitors find and use the site, so we can improve it. The information is aggregated.
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes one visitor from another. | 2 years |
_ga_E15CJ1QLSE | Google Analytics | Maintains the analytics session state for this website. | 2 years |
tk_ai, tk_qs | Automattic (Jetpack / WooCommerce) | Records anonymous usage of the store to help diagnose problems. | Session |
Marketing and attribution cookies
| Cookie | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_gcl_au | Used by Google’s conversion linker to record how a visit to the site began. | 90 days | |
sbjs_first, sbjs_current, sbjs_session, sbjs_udata and related | This website (Sourcebuster, part of WooCommerce) | Records how you arrived at the site, so an order can be attributed to its source. | Up to 6 months |
Third-party services on some pages
- Google reCAPTCHA — on pages containing a contact or enquiry form, to tell people apart from automated bots.
- Google Maps — on the Locations and Contact pages, to display our office maps.
- Google Fonts — used site-wide for typography. This does not set cookies, but it does involve a request to Google.
These services are controlled by Google and governed by Google’s own privacy terms.
How to control cookies
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Every major browser lets you clear cookies, block them for particular sites, or block them entirely. Instructions are in your browser’s help pages under “Cookies” or “Privacy”.
Blocking the strictly necessary cookies above will prevent the basket, checkout and sign-in from working. Blocking analytics or marketing cookies does not affect how the site functions for you.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics across all websites using Google’s browser opt-out add-on.
Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to clients@viftraining.com.
Last reviewed: 13 August 2026.