Cookie Policy for Aims Education
Learn how we use cookies to enhance your experience and ensure our website functions effectively.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.
Cookies help improve your browsing experience by enabling website functionality, remembering your preferences, and providing insights into how users interact with the site.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Ensure our website functions properly and securely
Enhance your browsing experience
Understand how visitors interact with our website
Improve website performance and usability
Deliver relevant content and marketing communications
Types of Cookies We Use
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, certain features of our website may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Helps distinguish between humans and bots to protect the website from malicious traffic | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Stores proof that a user has passed a security challenge | Session |
| __cfruid | Cloudflare | Supports traffic management and security features | Session |
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and how users navigate the site. This data helps us analyse performance and continuously improve the user experience.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for analytics tracking | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores session state and campaign data | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Identifies users for analytics purposes | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to improve performance | 1 minute |
These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences (such as language or location) and provide enhanced, personalised features.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| lang | Website | Stores user language preferences | 1 year |
| region | Website | Remembers user location preferences | 1 year |
These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They may also be used by third-party advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta | Tracks user visits for Facebook advertising and remarketing | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta | Stores last visit data for ad attribution | 3 months |
| fr | Meta | Used for delivering targeted advertisements | 3 months |
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services, such as analytics providers, embedded content platforms, or advertising networks. These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. We do not control these cookies, and you should review the respective third-party privacy policies for further details.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Tracks user preferences for embedded videos | 6 months |
| YSC | YouTube | Registers a unique ID to keep statistics of videos viewed | Session |
Important Information
Google Analytics Opt-Out
We use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Cookie Duration
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a defined period (typically from a few days up to two years)
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: [email protected]
Understanding Cookies & Your Preferences
You have the right to choose whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your preferences in the following ways:
- Use the cookie consent banner on our website
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Select specific cookie categories (where available)
*Please note that disabling certain cookies, particularly essential cookies, may affect the functionality of our website.
We may use analytics tools such as Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our website. These tools collect information such as IP address, device type, pages visited, and time spent on the site.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Cookies may remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose:
- Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a defined period (typically from a few days up to two years)
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner requesting your consent. By selecting your preferences or continuing to use the website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices.
*We recommend that you review this page periodically to stay informed.