Applying Cookies for Site Optimization

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.

Our Website's Cookie Usage Explained

We utilize cookies and similar tracking technologies for these functions:

• Essential Cookies. These are cookies necessary for the functioning of the website. They are set in response to your actions which request services such as privacy settings, login, or form submissions. If blocked, some parts of the site will not operate. These cookies store no personal data.
• Functionality Cookies. These cookies allow the site to offer improved functionality and personalization. They might be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we’ve incorporated into our pages. If disabled, some services may not work properly.
• Advertising Cookies. Set by our advertising partners, these cookies may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They store information indirectly and recognize your browser and internet device. Blocking these cookies will affect the targeted advertising you see.
• Analytics Cookies. These cookies enable us to tally visits and traffic sources for the purpose of measuring and enhancing the performance of our site. They assist us in determining which pages are most and least popular and in understanding how visitors navigate the site. The information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If these cookies are blocked, we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to monitor its performance.

External Tracking Cookies and Technologies

Opting Out of Behavioral Advertising: To avoid targeted advertisements based on your online behavior, you can visit websites such as Your Online Choices and turn off behavioral advertising from various companies.

Drawbacks of Operating Without Cookies

You can change your cookie settings by reviewing your internet browser’s cookie options. We have provided more information below on how to adjust those settings and opt out of the collection of your personal information using cookies or other technologies.
Cookie Settings

• You can use the settings within your browser to control the cookies that are set on your computer or mobile device. However, please be aware if you set your browser to reject or block cookies, all or parts of our Sites may not be functional or accessible to you.
• You may choose to change your browser settings to opt-out of cookies.
• To opt out of interest-based ads on mobile devices, please follow these instructions for your mobile device.To learn more about limiting ad tracking using this identifier, visit the settings menu on your device.
• To opt-out of location tracking when using our apps, you can use the settings of your device.

Other Provisions

Email Tracking Details
We may include a "web pixel" in our emails to track whether they are opened and how you interact with the content. This information aids us in understanding which content is most engaging. To avoid this tracking, you can set your email to display text only or disable images.