Cookie and IP Tracking Techniques
Our website uses cookies to distinguish you from other users of our website. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to
improve our site. By continuing to browse the site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers that we store on your browser or the hard drive of your computer if you agree. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your
computer’s hard drive.
1) Insight Into Cookies Used by Our Website
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) Accessing Websites Operated by Third Parties
Social Website Cookies
So you can easily “Like” or share our content on the Social media we have included sharing buttons on our site.
The privacy implications on this will vary from social network to social network and will be dependent on the privacy settings you have chosen on these networks.
3) Cons of Rejecting Cookies
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.
4) Supplementary Information
Maintaining Data
We hold Personal Data in accordance with the guidelines set forth in our Privacy Policy. Usage Data is kept for internal analysis purposes, except when it needs to be retained longer
for enhancing security, improving service functionality, or complying with legal requirements.
5) Modifications to Our Cookie Policy
As we incorporate new technologies to optimize our website services, this Policy may be subject to changes. We suggest that you regularly refer to this Policy to keep abreast of our
current practices.