Cookie and IP Tracking Techniques
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.
#1 Our Site's Cookie Functions Explained
- To ensure that we give you the most relevant information in a timely fashion.
- They help us know who you are, and so we can present content that's personalised.
- This will improve your overall experience.
- They help us to improve products and services, so you can do things like see which friends are online to chat, use buttons to share information.
- They help make more secure, informing us if someone tries to access your account or participates in an activity that violates our terms and conditions.
Analysis & Research
uses third party analytics service to collect information about how the site is used by visitors. We use the information to prepare reports and to help us to improve the site. The cookies collect information anonymously. The data collected includes the number of visitors to a site, the route taken by visitors to get to and the pages they have visited.
Authentication
Cookies help us identify our members, so that when you start a session you can enjoy offers, experiences and various benefits such as accessing our learning content. They also enable us to make the changes you have asked for. For example: when you have requested to see the site in a certain language or when you request that "remember my password".
#2 Potential Gaps Without Cookies
A browser is your gateway to the web, and it allows you to control the cookies placed on your device, including their duration. If you use multiple browsers, you will need to configure each one individually. Look for cookie management instructions on the browser’s official support or help pages.
#3 Other Policies
General Inquiries
Should you have any general questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us for more information.