Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:

• Website navigation and access to secure areas
• Shopping cart functionality for course enrollments
• User authentication and account management
• Security and fraud prevention
• Load balancing and performance optimization

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. We use this data to improve our website and services. Analytics cookies include:

• Google Analytics: Tracks website usage, user behavior, and traffic sources
• Performance Monitoring: Measures page load times and technical performance
• User Experience Analytics: Understands how users navigate and interact with our content
• Conversion Tracking: Measures the effectiveness of our marketing efforts

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track advertising campaign effectiveness. Marketing cookies may include:

• Social Media Pixels: Track interactions with social media content and ads
• Retargeting Cookies: Show relevant ads to users who have visited our website
• Campaign Tracking: Measure the success of marketing campaigns
• Interest-Based Advertising: Deliver ads based on user interests and behavior

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance the functionality and personalization of our website by remembering your choices and preferences:

• Language and region preferences
• User interface customizations
• Form auto-fill information
• Accessibility settings
• Recently viewed content

3. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may also use third-party cookies from external services and partners:

Social Media Platforms

• Facebook: Social media integration and advertising
• Twitter: Tweet embedding and social sharing
• LinkedIn: Professional networking features and advertising
• Instagram: Content embedding and social integration

External Services

• YouTube: Video content embedding
• Google Maps: Location services and mapping
• Payment Processors: Secure payment processing
• CDN Providers: Content delivery and performance optimization

4. Cookie Duration and Storage

Different cookies have different lifespans:

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for essential website functionality and security.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specified period:

• Preference Cookies: 1 year
• Analytics Cookies: 2 years (Google Analytics standard)
• Marketing Cookies: 30-90 days (varies by platform)
• Authentication Cookies: Until logout or 30 days of inactivity

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Management System

We provide a cookie management system that allows you to control which types of cookies you accept. You can access this system through the banner that appears when you first visit our website or by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our footer.

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies
• Block all cookies or cookies from specific sites
• Be notified when cookies are set
• Delete cookies when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6. Opt-Out Options

Analytics Opt-Out

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or adjusting your cookie preferences in our management system.

Marketing Opt-Out

You can opt out of interest-based advertising through industry opt-out pages:

• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): optout.aboutads.info
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): optout.networkadvertising.org
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: youronlinechoices.com

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies will severely impact website functionality, potentially preventing you from:

• Accessing secure areas of the website
• Enrolling in courses or making payments
• Maintaining your login session
• Using interactive features

Analytics and Marketing Cookies

Disabling these cookies will not affect core website functionality but may result in:

• Less relevant advertising content
• Inability to measure our website's effectiveness
• Reduced personalization of content
• Loss of social media integration features

8. Mobile App Tracking

If we develop mobile applications in the future, they may use similar tracking technologies. Mobile-specific tracking options include:

• Device advertising identifiers (IDFA on iOS, AAID on Android)
• Mobile analytics SDKs
• Push notification tracking
• Location services (with explicit permission)

9. Data Security and Cookie Protection

We implement security measures to protect cookie data:

• Secure Transmission: Cookies containing sensitive information are transmitted over HTTPS
• Secure Flag: Security-sensitive cookies are marked with the Secure flag
• HttpOnly Flag: Prevents client-side script access to sensitive cookies
• SameSite Attribute: Provides CSRF protection
• Regular Audits: We regularly review and update our cookie practices

10. International Data Transfers

Some cookies may transfer data to countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers, including:

• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Standard contractual clauses
• Privacy Shield frameworks (where applicable)
• Binding corporate rules

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies. If you believe a child has provided information through our cookies, please contact us immediately.

12. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications for material changes
• Displaying prominent notices on our website

13. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Our legal basis for using cookies depends on the type:

• Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest in providing website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Legitimate interest in understanding website performance
• Marketing Cookies: Your explicit consent
• Functional Cookies: Your consent or legitimate interest in providing personalized services

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

15. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, visit:

• Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada: priv.gc.ca
• All About Cookies: allaboutcookies.org
• Cookie information from the ICO: ico.org.uk/for-the-public/online/cookies