Definition of a Cookie
Understanding Cookies: Cookies are small pieces of data stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are typically used to remember aspects of your visits,
such as your preferences or login status. Cookies can be "session" based, which last only while your browser is open, or "persistent," which remain on your device until they expire or
are deleted. This notice details both types and their uses on our website.
#1 How We Employ Cookies on Our Site
There are a few different categories of cookies, including:
Session and Persistent Cookies
- Session Cookies - these are cookies which expire once you close your web browser;
- Persistent Cookies - these are cookies which stay on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them.
First and Third Party Cookies
- First-party cookies - these are cookies set by the website that you are visiting at that time, either by us, or by a third party at our request
- Third-party cookies - these are cookies that are set by a party other than that of the website you are visiting. If you visit the our website or use our Sites and another party sets a cookie through that website this would be a third-party cookie.
#2 Usage of Tracking Tools and Cookies by Other Parties
Functionality via Cookies and Local Storage: Cookies and local storage are crucial for delivering the functionalities that enhance your experience on our website, such as accessing
educational content or seeing which friends are online. They also support features that enable sharing between your social networks and provide video content integration. Occasionally,
certain site features may allow third parties to insert cookies or local storage on your device. We advise reading the privacy policies of these third parties who are responsible for
processing your data. Certain ad networks also allow you to customize or opt out of internet browsing related preferences.
#3 Customizing Cookie Preferences
You can set your device to accept all cookies, to notify you when a cookie is issued, or not to receive cookies at all. If you choose not to receive cookies you may not be able to take
full advantage of the website's features and we may not be able to personalise your experience on site. Each internet browser is different, so check the 'Help' menu of your browser to
find out how to change your cookie preferences.
#4 Other Policies
Data Retention Policies
We retain Personal Data strictly for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in our Privacy Policy. Usage Data is retained for internal analysis to improve security
measures, service functionality, or to comply with legal retention requirements.