Cookie Policy | EDUEX Limited
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy (“Policy”) explains how EDUEX Limited (“the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on its website. It sets out what these technologies are, the purposes for which they are used, and the rights of users to control their use.
This Policy should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Privacy Policy, which provides comprehensive information regarding the collection, use, and protection of personal data.
2. Definition of Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on a user’s computer or mobile device when the user visits a website. They are widely used to enable websites to function efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
3. Categories of Cookies Used
The Company uses the following categories of cookies:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the Company’s website. They enable users to navigate the site and utilise its features, including accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services requested by the user cannot be provided. Strictly necessary cookies do not require the consent of the user.
The strictly necessary cookies used by the Company include:
- Session Management Cookies: These cookies are used to maintain a user’s session while they navigate the website. They ensure that the user is recognised as they move from page to page, enabling core functionality such as form submissions and secure login.
- Security Cookies: These cookies are used to protect the website and its users from security threats, including cross-site request forgery and other malicious activities. They help to ensure that requests made to the website are legitimate and originate from the user.
- Load Balancing Cookies: These cookies are used to distribute website traffic across multiple servers, ensuring that the website remains available and responsive during periods of high activity.
- Consent Management Cookies: These cookies are used to record whether a user has provided or withdrawn consent for non-essential cookies. They ensure that the user’s preferences are respected on subsequent visits to the website.
3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Company’s website, including which pages are visited most frequently. This information is used to improve the website and to ensure that it meets the needs of its users.
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices made by users, such as language preferences, and to provide enhanced, more personalised features.
3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to users and their interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times an advertisement is displayed and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
3.5 Lawful Basis for Non-Essential Cookies
For non-essential cookies, namely performance and analytics cookies, functionality cookies, and marketing and targeting cookies, the Company relies upon the consent of the user as the lawful basis for processing under the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003 (“PECR”).
4. Third-Party Cookies
Certain cookies on the Company’s website are placed by third-party service providers. These may include analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, and social media platforms. The Company does not control the dissemination of these cookies. Users are advised to consult the relevant third-party websites for further information regarding these cookies.
5. Management of Cookies and Withdrawal of Consent
Upon first visiting the Company’s website, users are presented with a cookie banner that enables them to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Users have the right to withdraw their consent at any time.
Consent may be withdrawn by any of the following methods:
- Clicking the “Cookie Settings” link located in the footer of the Company’s website and adjusting preferences accordingly;
- Adjusting browser settings to block cookies or to clear existing cookies. Users should note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website;
- Contacting the Company’s Data Protection Officer at dpo@eduex.co.uk.
Withdrawal of consent shall not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out prior to such withdrawal.
6. Amendments to This Policy
The Company may update this Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or its practices. Material changes shall be notified to users by posting the updated Policy on the Company’s website.
7. Contact
For all enquiries relating to this Policy or the Company’s use of cookies, please contact:
- Email: contact@eduex.co.uk
- Data Protection Officer: dpo@eduex.co.uk