Overview of Cookie Use
Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your device (computer or mobile device).
To enhance site responsiveness for our users, we may utilize “cookies” or similar electronic tools. These help gather information by assigning each visitor a unique, random number as a
User Identification (User ID) to comprehend individual interests using the Identified Computer. Unless you voluntarily identify yourself (through registration, for instance), we cannot
personally identify you, even if we assign a cookie to your device. Cookies cannot read data from your hard drive. Additionally, our advertisers may assign their own cookies to your
browser (if you click on their ads), a process beyond our control.
Our web servers automatically capture limited information about your device’s internet connection, including your IP address, upon visiting our site. Your IP address does not personally
identify you but helps in delivering requested web pages, tailoring our site to user interests, measuring site traffic, and informing advertisers about visitor locations.
Which Types of Cookies Are Active on 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.
Potential Gaps Without Cookies
- Upon your initial visit to our site, and as required by law, you'll have the option to consent to various types of cookies we use such as analytics, advertising, and functional, or to decline them.
- You can change or withdraw your cookie consent anytime. Manage cookie settings via your browser by following the instructions typically found under "Help", "Tools", or "Edit".
- Note that refusing cookies might prevent the full functionality of our site, restricting access to certain features.
Be aware that disabling cookies might limit access to specific functionalities on our site, such as your profile/account and personalized content. Completely removing cookies can affect
how you interact with various websites, possibly requiring re-entry of login details on subsequent visits. Despite these changes, you will continue to see advertisements, but they may
not be tailored based on your interests.
General Provisions
Email Tracking Details
We may include a "web pixel" in our emails to track whether they are opened and how you interact with the content. This information aids us in understanding which content is most
engaging. To avoid this tracking, you can set your email to display text only or disable images.