Cookie Usage Guidelines
When you visit or interact with our websites or services, we (or our authorized service providers) may use cookies or other similar technologies for the functioning of our services, to
help us improve our performance, or to give you extra functionalities, all with the goal of providing a better experience. A “cookie” is a small piece of information sent to a visitor’s
computer or other Internet-connected devices to uniquely identify the visitor’s browser or to store information or settings in the browser. It holds information a site may need to
interact with you and personalize your experience. We use three kinds of cookies: required cookies, functional cookies, and analytics and performance cookies. Except for technical
cookies, the storing of cookies on your device requires consent. By continuing to browse our websites after having seen the cookies banner displayed on the home page, you consent to the
storing of cookies on your device. This consent is valid for a period of 13 months.
#1 How Do We Use Cookies: An Overview
Currently, there are four types of cookies that may be generated as you browse our site: session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies and third party cookies.
Session Cookies
As you move through the site, various pieces of information need to be stored in order for the site to function properly. For example, if you add a course to favourites, this course
will be remembered so that you can access them later. If you log in, it will be remembered which account you logged in with.
This information is stored in a database and is referred to as a session. One cookie is set to keep track of which session you are using. Old session data is automatically deleted from
the database multiple times a day, so this information is not stored long-term.
In addition to the session cookie, a cookie is set to check if cookies can be set on your computer. This is done for diagnostic purposes when you use forms on the website. This
information is used to help solve any problems you may have encountered.
How do I control session cookies?
You can use your browser settings to control whether or not the site sets session cookies. More information on your browser settings is provided at the bottom of this page.
Please be aware that cookies are critical to the working of the site. If you choose to disable cookies from this site the functionality of the site will be greatly reduced.
Preference Cookies
Currently a preference cookie is set when you click OK on the cookies acceptance banner displayed on the site.
How do I control preference cookies?
These cookies are set as a direct result of your choice, and function solely as indicators of what that choice was. It is not believed to pose any risk to your privacy. However, you can
always use your browser settings to control whether or not our site can set cookies on your computer.
Please be aware that cookies are critical to the working of the site. If you choose to disable cookies from this site the functionality of the site will be greatly reduced.
Analytics Cookies
In order to monitor how this and related websites are performing, data is collected about page visits. This information is completely anonymous — it cannot be determined who it came
from. When this data is used, numbers of visitors are analysed overall rather than individual visits.
Analytics information is used in reports and to improve the website. For example, analytics data has been used to add, remove or change features of the site based on how popular they
are with users.
#2 Ensuring Site Security and Maintaining Integrity
Cookies for Social Sharing:
We've integrated social sharing buttons on our site to make it easier for you to share our content on social networks. The impact on your privacy will vary based on your individual
settings on each social network.
#3 Smart Pixel and Cookie Use
Monitoring Usage with Web Beacons, Clear GIFs, and Pixel Tags
We use Web Beacons, Clear GIFs, and pixel tags across our website to anonymously track user interactions and patterns. This technology may be included in our email communications, which
you can opt out of by unsubscribing through the link in the email.
#4 Browser Cookies
All modern web browsers allow you to control the use of cookies on your device. You are also able to delete existing cookies and other stored data on your device should you wish to do
so.
Cookies improve your experience on our website and we encourage you to leave them enabled.
#5 Supplementary Information
Guidelines for Data Retention
We maintain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated in our Privacy Policy. Usage Data is retained for internal analyses to improve security, enhance
functionality, or to meet mandatory legal storage requirements.
#6 Updates to the Cookie Notice
We may revise this Cookies Policy occasionally to align with changes in our operational practices or to comply with legal and regulatory adjustments. We advise you to regularly check
this policy to stay updated on any amendments.