Cookie Policy

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them
• Session cookies: Are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons:

• To ensure our website functions properly
• To improve your browsing experience
• To analyze how our website is used
• To personalize content and advertisements
• To remember your preferences and settings

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertising that is more relevant to you and your interests.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage

4.2 Social Media Plugins

Our website includes social media plugins that may set cookies. These are controlled by the respective social media platforms:

• Facebook: Facebook Cookie Policy
• Twitter: Twitter Cookie Policy
• LinkedIn: LinkedIn Cookie Policy

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Allow only first-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Set exceptions for specific websites

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

• 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

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:

• Necessary cookies: The website may not function properly
• Performance cookies: We won't be able to improve the website based on usage data
• Functional cookies: You may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit
• Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertising

7. Cookie Consent for Different User Types

7.1 Students and Enrolled Users

For users enrolled in our courses, certain functional cookies are necessary to provide our educational services, including:

• Course progress tracking
• Assignment submissions
• Communication preferences

7.2 Website Visitors

For general website visitors, we only use strictly necessary cookies unless you consent to additional cookies.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a notice on our website
• Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: