Key Facts About Cookies
Information Gathering and Usage: We collect data through cookies to analyze user trends and optimize site usage, aiming to enhance user experiences. Cookies help maintain your login and preferences over secure areas of our site. You may disable cookies, but this may affect website functionality. We use third-party tools to gather metrics, including visitor locations and site navigation paths, to tailor and enhance communications and outreach efforts. This data is processed in aggregate and remains non-personally identifiable.
The Use of Cookies: Types and Reasons
We utilize the following types of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionalities, such as user authentication and account access for application.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to analyze user behavior, track site traffic, and measure the performance of our website. By understanding how visitors interact with our site, we can make informed decisions to enhance usability and optimize content delivery.
With the exception of essential cookies, all cookies will expire after 2 hours of inactivity.
For more information about how we handle your data and protect your privacy, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
Access to Websites Linked to Third Parties
Utilization of Cookies and Local Storage for Enhanced User Experience: Cookies and local storage are essential for the functionality our users value, such as accessing educational content or showing online friends. We also utilize these technologies to offer links to social networking sites, media add-ons, and video content, facilitating easy sharing across your preferred social networks. Occasionally, third parties may place cookies or local storage devices on your device through our site features. It's important to review the privacy policies of these third parties, as they are responsible for processing your data. Additionally, some third-party ad networks provide options to customize or opt out of targeted advertising based on your browsing behavior.
Cookies and Enhanced Pixel Technologies
Our web pages come equipped with social media buttons to allow easy sharing and bookmarking. These buttons link to external social media sites that may collect information about your browsing habits.
Constraints in Cookie Absence
Control Over Non-Essential Cookies: Upon entering our site, a cookie banner will appear at the top of the screen. You can disable or enable non-essential cookies through this banner. Ensure JavaScript is active to view and adjust your cookie preferences. By default, all non-essential cookies are disabled.
Miscellaneous Provisions
Detailed Information on Data Practices
You can find comprehensive details about how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal data on our Privacy Policy page. If you have any concerns about how your personal information is handled or if you wish to access your data, please contact our Privacy Officer via email.