Cookie Management Policy
Information collected through the use of cookies and pixels. A pixel is a code placed on the website which triggers a cookie. Cookies are small information files which a website stores on the hard drive of a computer used to access the website. Cookies and pixels are used by the University to:
- ensure website functionality
- enhance the experience of using the Company website (e.g. personalising content)
- enhance the targeting of advertisements to you
- track usage patterns
- target information regarding Company services
- enable social media features.
Which cookies are utilized by us?
We only use cookies set by the website owner, which are called “first party cookies.” Of those cookies, we only use “essential cookies,” or cookies that are strictly necessary to provide you with the System.
Most of the cookies that we deploy are “session” cookies, which are temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser or your session ends. We also drop “persistent” cookies in limited circumstances, which are cookies that remain on your hard drive until you erase them or your browser does, depending on the cookie’s expiration date. As detailed below, we use information from cookies for purposes such as (i) identifying returning users and registrants and (ii) enabling you to move more easily around our System.
Visiting Websites Linked Externally but Not Owned
Cookies from External Providers on Our Website: As you browse our site, you might notice cookies that aren't directly associated with us. We utilize various external web services to enhance our content, such as YouTube for videos and Google Maps for location services. These external services may collect information about your interactions, like the number of views or location usage, in an anonymous form unless you are logged into their platforms.
Innovative Pixel Technologies
Usage of Web Beacons, Clear GIFs, and Pixel Tags
We may employ Web Beacons, Clear GIFs, and pixel tags on our site to anonymously monitor online usage patterns. These may also be incorporated into our email newsletters. You can opt out of our newsletters at any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link within the newsletter itself.
How can cookies be managed/blocked?
How to Modify Cookie Preferences: Adjust your browser’s settings to manage your cookie preferences more effectively. Below, we provide details on how to customize these settings and how to opt-out of cookies that collect personal data.
Cookie Management Instructions
- Browser settings are available to manage cookies on your device—be mindful that blocking cookies may cause some areas of our site to function improperly or become inaccessible.
- Consider changing your browser settings to refuse cookies.
- For mobile devices, you can opt-out of interest-based advertising by following device-specific instructions. Check your device's settings for more information on limiting ad tracking.
- To prevent location tracking in our apps, utilize the privacy settings on your device.
Miscellaneous Provisions
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.