Guide to Cookies

Utilizing Cookies for Improved Site Functionality: Cookies are essential tools that store data on your device to enhance website responsiveness and user interaction. By assigning a unique identifier to each visitor, we track user interactions in a non-intrusive way. Our site also respects your privacy by not accessing personal information unless explicitly provided by you. Note that third-party advertisers might also use cookies to monitor interactions with their ads.

Categories of Cookies We Utilize and Their Functions

Currently, there are four types of cookies that may be generated as you browse our site: session cookies, preference cookies, analytics cookies and third party cookies.

Session Cookies

As you move through the site, various pieces of information need to be stored in order for the site to function properly. For example, if you add a course to favourites, this course will be remembered so that you can access them later. If you log in, it will be remembered which account you logged in with.

This information is stored in a database and is referred to as a session. One cookie is set to keep track of which session you are using. Old session data is automatically deleted from the database multiple times a day, so this information is not stored long-term.

In addition to the session cookie, a cookie is set to check if cookies can be set on your computer. This is done for diagnostic purposes when you use forms on the website. This information is used to help solve any problems you may have encountered.

How do I control session cookies?

You can use your browser settings to control whether or not the site sets session cookies. More information on your browser settings is provided at the bottom of this page.

Please be aware that cookies are critical to the working of the site. If you choose to disable cookies from this site the functionality of the site will be greatly reduced.

Preference Cookies

Currently a preference cookie is set when you click OK on the cookies acceptance banner displayed on the site.

How do I control preference cookies?

These cookies are set as a direct result of your choice, and function solely as indicators of what that choice was. It is not believed to pose any risk to your privacy. However, you can always use your browser settings to control whether or not our site can set cookies on your computer.

Please be aware that cookies are critical to the working of the site. If you choose to disable cookies from this site the functionality of the site will be greatly reduced.

Analytics Cookies

In order to monitor how this and related websites are performing, data is collected about page visits. This information is completely anonymous — it cannot be determined who it came from. When this data is used, numbers of visitors are analysed overall rather than individual visits.

Analytics information is used in reports and to improve the website. For example, analytics data has been used to add, remove or change features of the site based on how popular they are with users.

Advanced Web Behavior Monitoring Tools

Social buttons

On many of the site's web pages you will see ‘social buttons'. These enable users to share or bookmark web pages. There are buttons for Social media websites.

In order to implement these buttons, and connect them to the relevant social networks and external sites, scripts from domains outside the Company are used. You should be aware that these sites are likely to be collecting information about your internet browsing, including on the Company's site. So, if you click on any of these buttons, these sites will be registering that action and may use that information. In some cases, if you are logged into their services, these sites will be registering the fact that you are visiting the Company's website, and the specific pages you are on, even if you don't click on the button.

You should check the respective privacy and cookie policies of each of these sites to see how exactly they use your information and to find out how to opt out, or delete, such information.

Strategies for Effective Cookie Handling

Use our cookie management tool to adjust your settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. To reject cookies, adjust your browser settings accordingly. We might also ask you separately about your cookie preferences when you visit our site.

General Provisions

Email Tracking Details

We may include a "web pixel" in our emails to track whether they are opened and how you interact with the content. This information aids us in understanding which content is most engaging. To avoid this tracking, you can set your email to display text only or disable images.

Updates to Cookie Policy

This Cookies Policy might undergo updates from time to time, reflecting changes in our operational strategies or legal and regulatory requirements. We advise you to review this policy regularly to ensure you are up-to-date with our current practices.