Guide to Cookies

Company may gather information to track user trends and site usage with the goal of improving our website users' experiences and optimizing our websites. Company also uses the information to administer websites and prevent abuse.

Cookies are text files stored on your computer and accessible only to the websites which create them. Company websites may use cookies to keep you logged into secure areas of the website and/or to keep track of your preferences as you interact with certain services. You may disable cookies in your browser; however, Company websites may not work as designed if you do so. Company may automatically collect certain data in conjunction with third party tools to gather metrics on site usage including geographic location of visitors, pathways navigated through the website, and which portion of our audience is internal to the Company network. The information Company collects in this manner does not identify you as an individual. Company may use technical methods to determine if individuals have viewed emails Company sends. This information is often used to make Company websites, and emails you have agreed to receive, more interesting to you. As outlined above, non-personally identifiable web information (cookies, site navigation, etc.) gathered may also be shared with third parties to improve programs, outreach, and other campus initiatives. Additionally, aggregated metrics may be shared with vendors to improve communications related to these activities.

- 1 - How Cookies Contribute to Our Site's Functionality

Session cookies

The Company website will primarily set session cookies. Session cookies allow websites to remember information from page to page so the user does not have to input that information more than once. The prime example of when session cookies are used is during a purchase from an internet shop – a session cookie would be used to remember what the user had put in their basket so that it would be carried through to checkout.

Session cookies will normally be deleted by your browser when the browser is closed.

Analytic cookies

Some parts of this website use third party analytics service (see section two of the Privacy and Cookie Policy) which also place cookies on your computer. The information generated by these cookies about your use of this website will be transmitted to and stored by them.

The Company will not use the statistical analytics tools to track or to collect personally identifiable information of visitors to this website. The Company will not associate any data gathered with any personally identifying information from any source as part of our use of the statistical analytics tools.

Third party analytics service

We use analytics service cookies to hold information about your visit to our site. This helps us better identify the use and popularity of our services and how successfully the website is functioning.

If you do not wish us to do this, you can opt out of the Analytics service by installing an extension for your browser. Alternatively, you can delete/restrict the cookies as for any other cookie.

Hotjar analytics

Third-party vendors, use cookies to serve ads based on someone’s past visits to this website. This allows us to reach people who previously visited the Company website, and match the right people with the right message. Remarketing cookies will expire 2 years from the time that the cookie is set or updated (whichever is the later).

Any data collected will be used in accordance with our own privacy policy.

- 2 - Visiting Linked Third-Party Websites

Utilization of Cookies and Local Storage for Enhanced User Experience: Cookies and local storage are essential for the functionality our users value, such as accessing educational content or showing online friends. We also utilize these technologies to offer links to social networking sites, media add-ons, and video content, facilitating easy sharing across your preferred social networks. Occasionally, third parties may place cookies or local storage devices on your device through our site features. It's important to review the privacy policies of these third parties, as they are responsible for processing your data. Additionally, some third-party ad networks provide options to customize or opt out of targeted advertising based on your browsing behavior.

- 3 - Experiencing Limitations with No Cookies

Your device can be set to accept cookies, alert you when a cookie is sent, or not to receive cookies at all. Opting out of receiving cookies might limit your ability to fully utilize our website, and we may not be able to tailor your on-site experience. Browser settings vary, so check your browser's 'Help' menu to learn how to change your cookie preferences.

- 4 - Extra Details

Contact Methods

For further information or questions about our cookie policies or this Cookies Policy, please feel free to email us.

- 5 - Adjustments to This Policy

The use of cookies and local storage on our site may change as our services evolve. The specific cookies we utilize may differ, but they generally align with previously mentioned categories. Please visit this page often to ensure you are up to date with our latest practices.