Cookie Engagement on Our Platform
Company may gather information to track user trends and site usage with the goal of improving our website users' experiences and optimizing our websites. Company also uses the information to administer websites and prevent abuse.Cookies are text files stored on your computer and accessible only to the websites which create them. Company websites may use cookies to keep you logged into secure areas of the website and/or to keep track of your preferences as you interact with certain services. You may disable cookies in your browser; however, Company websites may not work as designed if you do so. Company may automatically collect certain data in conjunction with third party tools to gather metrics on site usage including geographic location of visitors, pathways navigated through the website, and which portion of our audience is internal to the Company network. The information Company collects in this manner does not identify you as an individual. Company may use technical methods to determine if individuals have viewed emails Company sends. This information is often used to make Company websites, and emails you have agreed to receive, more interesting to you. As outlined above, non-personally identifiable web information (cookies, site navigation, etc.) gathered may also be shared with third parties to improve programs, outreach, and other campus initiatives. Additionally, aggregated metrics may be shared with vendors to improve communications related to these activities.
1. How does our site use cookies?
Cookies can be placed by the website owners (first party cookies) or by a third party website to either enable external content or deliver advertising (third party cookies). Most website will classify their cookies in groups:- Strictly necessary cookies (first party) are essential for a website to operate securely and deliver the service you require.
- Functional cookies (first party) allow you a smoother experience on site.
- Performance cookies (first or third-party cookies) help website-owners make improvements by collecting information such as the number and length of visits and pages viewed.
- Marketing cookies first or third-party) help website owners deliver relevant advertising and fund some of the cost of running the website and provide you with free service.
2. Use of Smart Cookies and Tracking Pixels
Social Media Integration on Our WebsitesWe incorporate social buttons on our site to allow for social sharing among users. Each button is connected to various social media platforms, which may gather usage data. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they process your data and how you can control these settings.
3. Limitations without Cookies
Managing and Disabling Cookies: Use our designated cookie management tool for adjusting your preferences. Disabling Cookies: Turning off cookies may impact how our website functions, as certain features depend on them. To disable cookies, adjust your browser's settings to refuse them. We may prompt you about cookie settings during your visit.4. Additional Guidelines
Email Tracking ConfirmationWe include a "web beacon pixel" in our emails to track if they are opened and to monitor any interactions with links within the email. This helps us identify which emails are of interest and whether users not opening emails prefer to continue receiving them. To avoid downloading the pixel, consider viewing emails in plain text or disabling images.