Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Course Quantum Limited ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website course-quantum.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies contain information about your use of the website, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and preferences you have selected. They help us improve your browsing experience and understand how our website is used.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and basic website operations. Our website cannot function properly without these cookies.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this information to improve our website and services.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising that is more likely to be of interest to you. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show relevant advertisements on other websites.

3.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance the functionality of our website by storing your preferences and settings, such as language choice, region, or font size.

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about website usage, which helps us improve our website and services. The information collected is anonymous and includes:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How you arrived at our website
• What device and browser you used
• Your general location (country/city level)

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media sharing buttons and embedded content from platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. These platforms may set cookies when you interact with their content.

4.3 Marketing and Advertising

We may use third-party advertising services to show relevant advertisements. These services may use cookies to track your browsing behaviour and show personalised advertisements.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be stored for different periods:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customise your cookie preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies
• Set preferences for different types of cookies

Browser-Specific Instructions:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6.3 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser settings or device privacy settings. Some mobile browsers also offer "Do Not Track" options.

7. Impact of Blocking Cookies

While you can block or delete cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:

• Necessary Cookies: Blocking these may prevent basic website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Blocking these won't affect your browsing but reduces our ability to improve the website
• Marketing Cookies: Blocking these may result in less relevant advertising
• Functional Cookies: Blocking these may reset your preferences each visit

8. Updates to Cookies

We may update the cookies we use from time to time as we improve our website or add new features. We will update this Cookie Policy accordingly and notify you of any significant changes.

9. Data Transfers

Some of our third-party services may transfer cookie data outside the UK. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for any international data transfers, including:

• Adequacy decisions from the UK government
• Standard contractual clauses
• Certification schemes
• Codes of conduct

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

11. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have rights regarding personal data collected through cookies, including:

• Right to access information about how your data is processed
• Right to rectify inaccurate data
• Right to erase data in certain circumstances
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing

12. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

13. Complaints

If you're not satisfied with how we handle your cookie preferences or personal data, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):