Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2024
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites function properly and provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and analyze how you use our site to help us improve our services.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the services you have asked for cannot be provided.
Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve the way our website works and enhance user experience.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience. They store information such as your preferred language, region, and other customizable site features.
How We Use Cookies
- To remember your preferences and settings during and between visits
- To personalize content and improve user experience
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- To ensure website security and prevent fraudulent activity
- To enable essential website functionality and navigation
- To remember items in your course selection or inquiry forms
- To provide relevant content recommendations
- To optimize website performance and loading times
Cookie Duration
Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies. A persistent cookie consists of a text file sent by a web server to a web browser, which will be stored by the browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date.
A session cookie will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed. We use both types of cookies on our website to ensure optimal functionality and user experience.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience of our website and limit functionality.
You can typically remove or reject cookies via your browser settings. To do this, follow the instructions provided by your browser (usually located within the "settings," "tools" or "edit" facility).
Browser-Specific Cookie Management:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain embedded content from third-party services that may set their own cookies. These third-party cookies are not under our direct control, and we recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services.
Common third-party services that may set cookies include analytics platforms, social media widgets, embedded videos, and other integrated services that enhance website functionality.
Analytics and Tracking
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. This information helps us analyze traffic, measure the effectiveness of our content, and improve user experience.
All analytics data is collected in an aggregated and anonymized format. We do not collect personally identifiable information through these cookies without your explicit consent.
Cookie Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect the information collected through cookies. All cookies are transmitted using secure protocols where possible, and sensitive information is never stored in cookie files.
Our website uses industry-standard security practices to ensure that cookie data remains protected from unauthorized access or manipulation.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and related technologies.
Your Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using our cookie preference center when available.
If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should discontinue use of our website or adjust your browser settings to reject cookies, though this may limit website functionality.
Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for different periods depending on the type and purpose of the cookie. Essential cookies may be retained for the duration of your session, while preference cookies may be stored for extended periods to remember your choices.
Analytics cookies typically expire after a predetermined period, usually ranging from 30 days to 2 years, depending on the specific analytics service and configuration.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies on our website, please review our privacy policy for additional information about our data practices and user rights.