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Cookies Policy

Last Updated: June 2024

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you interact with our site.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

  • Maintaining your session and login status
  • Remembering your preferences and settings
  • Analyzing website usage and performance
  • Improving site functionality and user experience
  • Understanding which course content is most valuable

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

  • Session cookies: Maintain your login status while navigating the site
  • Security cookies: Authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of credentials
  • Form cookies: Remember information you've entered in forms

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your choices and preferences to provide a more personalized experience.

  • Preference cookies: Remember your language, region, and display settings
  • User interface cookies: Store your customization choices for the learning platform

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our content and course offerings.

  • Usage analytics: Track pages visited, time spent, and navigation patterns
  • Performance metrics: Measure page load times and technical performance
  • Learning analytics: Understand which course modules are most engaging

Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
session_id Maintains user session and login state Session Essential
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preference choices 1 year Essential
user_preferences Remembers display and interface settings 6 months Functional
analytics_id Tracks anonymous usage patterns 2 years Analytics

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use these services to enhance functionality:

  • Payment processors: Handle secure payment transactions
  • Analytics providers: Help us understand site usage patterns
  • Content delivery networks: Improve site performance and loading speed

These third parties have their own privacy policies and we have no control over their cookies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Through Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you can choose to accept or reject non-essential cookies through our cookie banner. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.

Through Your Browser

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

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking essential cookies may prevent you from accessing certain features of our website, including course enrollment and the learning platform.

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 > Cookies and site data

Cookie Consent

By clicking "Accept All" on our cookie banner, you consent to the use of all cookies as described in this policy. By clicking "Decline," you consent only to essential cookies necessary for basic site functionality.

You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time by accessing cookie settings through the link in our footer or by adjusting your browser settings.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. We respect these signals and will not track users who have enabled this feature.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use local storage technology to store certain preferences and data on your device. This helps improve performance and user experience. Local storage data remains on your device until explicitly deleted and is not transmitted to our servers.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookies policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website or via email. Continued use of our website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: 42 Wellington Street, Manchester M1 4EG, United Kingdom

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