Cookie Usage Explained

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.

Understanding Cookies and Their Impact on Our Site

• Strictly necessary cookies: These are cookies that are required for the operation of our website. They include cookies that enable you to log into and use the application.
• Analytical/performance cookies: They 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 are finding what they are looking for easily.

Other Monitoring Techniques

Employing Web Beacons and Clear GIFs in Our Systems

Certain sections of our system utilize web beacons, also known as clear GIFs, to monitor and track user interactions. This technology helps us and our third-party affiliates to understand user behavior on specific parts of our system.

Declining Cookie Use

You have the option to set your browser to reject cookies. However, rejecting cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our site. Our system may use electronic images known as web beacons (or clear gifs) to count and track users who have visited certain sections of our site.

Ancillary Information

These variations maintain a consistent tone and provide detailed information similar to your provided examples, ensuring clear communication in your privacy policy.