COOKIES
System Optimization Through Cookies: Cookies are crucial for our system's operation; they remember information about your device and usage, enhancing your experience. Information such
as your computer's IP address, browser type, and demographic details are stored. This helps if you are a registered user or navigating from a third-party site. Cookies are fundamental
for verifying user identity and improving overall system interactions.
Understanding Cookies and Their Impact on Our Site
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.
External Tracking Cookies and Technologies
External Website Links: We provide links to other websites for your informational purposes. Accessing these sites means you consent to the privacy practices of those external websites.
Our website uses advertising technologies to target previous visitors on third-party websites. This is done through cookies that track past activity on our site, such as submissions
through our contact form. This targeting might occur, for example, on a search engine results page. Third-party vendors manage these cookies, and any data collected is handled according
to our privacy statement.
Cookies and Enhanced Pixel Technologies
Deployment of Social Buttons on Our Digital Platforms
Our digital platforms feature 'social buttons' that connect to different social media networks, allowing users to share or bookmark content. We facilitate these connections through
scripts from several third-party websites, and advise users to review the associated privacy terms to understand data usage and control options.
Setting and Adjusting Cookie Preferences
- Upon your first visit, we will ask you to consent to the use of analytics, advertising, and functional cookies, or to refuse them, as required by law.
- You can withdraw or modify your consent to our use of cookies at any time. To do this, follow the instructions provided by your browser (usually located within the "Help", "Tools" or "Edit" settings).
- Please be aware that refusing cookies may prevent you from using all the features of our website.
Please note that without cookies, you may not have access to certain features on our website, including access to your profile/account and certain personalized content. Removing all
cookies from your computer could also affect your subsequent visits to certain websites, including ours. You will still see ads, but they will not be based on your browsing data.
Miscellaneous Details
Email Tracking Confirmation
We include a "web beacon pixel" in our emails to track if they are opened and to monitor any interactions with links within the email. This helps us identify which emails are of
interest and whether users not opening emails prefer to continue receiving them. To avoid downloading the pixel, consider viewing emails in plain text or disabling images.
Modifications to Our Cookie Policy
Our deployment of cookies and local storage mechanisms can vary, including the specific types of cookies utilized. These generally adhere to established categories. It's important to
check this page often to understand any new changes.