Deep Dive into 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.The Use of Cookies: Types and Reasons
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.
External Tracking Mechanisms and Cookies
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.Functional Restrictions without Enabling Cookies
- Upon your initial visit to our site, and as required by law, you'll have the option to consent to various types of cookies we use such as analytics, advertising, and functional, or to decline them.
- You can change or withdraw your cookie consent anytime. Manage cookie settings via your browser by following the instructions typically found under "Help", "Tools", or "Edit".
- Note that refusing cookies might prevent the full functionality of our site, restricting access to certain features.