Cookie Engagement on Our Platform
Cookies are small pieces of information that a website can store on your computer in order for it to remember something about you at a later time. The information is in the form of a
text file, which will only be understood by the web site that initially set the cookie.
Cookies: Which Ones Do We Use and Why?
We use the following types of cookies:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to recognise and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users find what they are looking for easily.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies are used to recognise you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalise our content for you, greet you by name, and remember your preferences (such as your choice of language or region).
- Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third-party advertisers.
Disclosure and Management of Personal Details
Cookies and Local Storage for Enhanced Functionality: Our website uses cookies and local storage to provide essential functionality and improve user experience, like accessing learning
materials or showing which friends are online. We also integrate social media functionalities and video content, facilitating easy content sharing with your favorite social networks.
Sometimes, features on our site might allow third parties to place cookies or local storage on your device. These third parties are responsible for processing your data, and we
recommend reviewing their privacy policies. Some third-party ad networks also offer options to opt out or customize your internet browsing preferences.
Other Monitoring Techniques
Employing Web Beacons and Clear GIFs in Our Systems
Certain sections of our system utilize web beacons, also known as clear GIFs, to monitor and track user interactions. This technology helps us and our third-party affiliates to
understand user behavior on specific parts of our system.
Consequences of Adjusting Cookie Settings in Browsers
You can manage and control cookie settings through your internet browser. Choosing not to accept certain cookies may limit functionality or prevent our website from functioning
correctly. Note that strictly necessary cookies are always active as they are essential for website operation. Your browser can be set to block or alert you about these cookies, but
this may affect the functionality of certain website parts.
Miscellaneous Rules
Guidelines for Data Retention
We maintain your Personal Data only for as long as necessary for the purposes stated in our Privacy Policy. Usage Data is retained for internal analyses to improve security, enhance
functionality, or to meet mandatory legal storage requirements.
Alterations to Cookie Preferences
The use of cookies and local storage on our websites may be adapted over time. While the exact cookies we use may differ, they generally correspond to the categories outlined
previously. We recommend keeping an eye on this page for the latest information.