COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: March 6, 2024

This policy (“Cookie Policy”) informs you on how LCI Education (“we”, “us”, and “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the Website. It explains what they are, why we use them, and how you can exercise your consent options.

The information processed through cookies generally cannot identify you directly but may include personal information depending on the circumstances. Any personal information collected through cookies or similar technology on the Website is subject to our Privacy Policy, including with respect to disclosures and cross-border data transfers.

Capitalized terms not defined in this Cookie Policy have the meaning given to them our Privacy Policy or Terms of Use.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device by the websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide useful information to the cookie owners. For example, cookies help enhance your online experience by remembering your preferences, login details, and other personalized settings. They may also be used to track your activities for advertising, analytics, and other functional purposes across different websites.

What data do we process through cookies and why?

We use cookies to operate the Website, optimize user experience, personalize content, market our services, and generally make the Website more secure and user-friendly. Some cookies are essential for the Website to run properly and securely. They enable the core functions necessary for the information or service that users request or are required for legal compliance purposes. Because of their essential nature, such cookies cannot be switched off in our systems, and you cannot reject or deactivate these cookies through the Website’s cookie management tool. You may configure your browser to block them, but the Website will not work properly. For other cookies, please consult our Website’s cookie management tool for information on their purposes, the type of data they process, and you consent options.

Who has access to cookie data?

Some cookies are created and set on your device by our Website directly. These are called first-party cookies, and we are their owner. Other cookies may be created and set on your device by our partners, who operate external services or web domains, like advertisers or social media platforms. Those are called third-party cookies and are owned by our partners. Please note that while third-party cookies are set through our Website, they are managed by our partners, and we do not control their data processing practices. Our Website’s cookie management tool is designed to give you control over such cookies, inform you about how they are used and by which of our partners, and provide a link to such partner’s data processing terms where available. In the absence of a link, you should consult the applicable terms of the cookie owner directly on their website.

Links to third-party sites

When you visit the Website, you may be directed to third-party sites and online services for various activities such as surveys, payments, job applications, etc. If you continue on such sites or services, please note that their operators and respective partners may set their own cookies and similar technologies, and we do not control their data processing practices. We therefore encourage you to consult the terms of such third-party sites and services where available.

Managing cookie consent options for our Website

You can manage your cookie consent preferences at any time through the Website’s cookie management tool. We will retain your cookie preferences for up to 12 months, after which period we will ask for them again. You can change your preferences at any time by adding or removing consent to each of the four major categories of cookies.

In addition, most web browsers and certain devices allow you to block and erase cookies. Please note that blocking cookies through your browser or device settings may interfere with proper site operation. If you delete cookies, you will have to update your choices and preferences on your next visit. Cookie management settings and features may vary from one browser or device and may change over time. We are not responsible for such cookie management tools.

Changes to this Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. If we update our Cookie Policy, we will post the revised policy on the Website and notify changes in accordance with applicable law.

Contact Us

If you have any queries about this Cookie Policy, you may contact us using the information provided in our Privacy Policy.