Guidelines on Cookies
Information Gathering and Usage: We collect data through cookies to analyze user trends and optimize site usage, aiming to enhance user experiences. Cookies help maintain your
login and preferences over secure areas of our site. You may disable cookies, but this may affect website functionality. We use third-party tools to gather metrics, including visitor
locations and site navigation paths, to tailor and enhance communications and outreach efforts. This data is processed in aggregate and remains non-personally identifiable.
Navigating Our Use of Various Cookie Types
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.
Complementary Tracking Methods
Web Beacons and Tracking Technologies Web beacons, also known as clear GIFs or pixel tags, are used across our websites to monitor user
interaction and optimize our online presence. These technologies are embedded in emails and websites to track engagement anonymously. You can always opt out of our newsletters by
following the unsubscribe link provided in each email.
Opting Out
Adjusting Cookie Settings: You can modify your cookie settings by exploring your browser’s cookie options. We provide further information below on adjusting these settings and
opting out of cookie-based data collection. Cookie Settings
- Use your browser settings to control cookies on your computer or mobile device. Note that rejecting or blocking cookies may render parts of our site non-functional or inaccessible.
- You can opt to change your browser settings to opt out of cookies.
- To opt out of interest-based ads on mobile devices, follow the instructions specific to your device. For more on limiting ad tracking, visit your device’s settings menu.
- To opt out of location tracking on our apps, adjust your device’s settings.
Additional Regulations
Email Tracking and User Engagement Our emails may include a "web beacon pixel" that helps us identify if and when an email is opened and track
interactions such as link clicks within the email. This data helps us tailor our communication to better suit your interests. If you prefer not to have the pixel track your activity, you
can choose to view emails in plain text or disable images.
Modifications to This Policy
As our digital landscape evolves, we occasionally adjust this Policy to reflect the integration of new technologies and improvements in our services. We recommend that you
check this document frequently to understand our updated practices.