LearnSphere Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how LearnSphere ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.learnsphere.com (the "Site"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the website.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your computer or mobile device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Site and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas.
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Performance and Analytics Cookies:
These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our Site, such as which pages are visited most often and if they get error messages from web pages. We use this information to improve how our Site works. For instance, we use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Site to remember choices you make (such as your language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
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Advertising and Targeting Cookies:
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Types of Cookies We Use
The following table details the specific types of cookies we may use on our Site:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
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| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session state | Essential | Session |
| _ga | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | Performance | 2 years |
| _gid | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | Performance | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | Performance | 1 minute |
| UserPreferences | Remembers user preferences (e.g., language) | Functionality | 1 year |
| AdCampaignCookie | Tracks advertising campaign performance | Advertising | 30 days |
How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by using the cookie consent tool provided on our Site, or by setting or amending your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our Site, though your access to some functionality and areas of our Site may be restricted.
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. If you prefer, you can usually choose to set your browser to remove cookies and to reject cookies. To do this, follow the instructions provided by your browser (usually located within the "Help," "Tools," or "Edit" settings).
For further information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set on your device and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org .
Specific Third-Party Cookies
We utilize several third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These include:
- Google Analytics: As mentioned above, we use Google Analytics for website analytics. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on .
- Advertising Networks: We may work with advertising networks that use cookies to deliver targeted advertisements. These networks typically have their own privacy policies and opt-out mechanisms. You can usually find more information on their websites.
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Social Media Plugins:
Our Site may use social media plugins (e.g., Facebook Like button, Twitter Tweet button). These plugins may set cookies to track your browsing activity and personalize content. Refer to the privacy policies of the respective social media platforms for more information.
Changes to Our Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our use of cookies. If we make material changes to this Cookies Policy, we will notify you by posting a notice on our Site or by sending you an email (if you have provided us with your email address).
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at: Contact LearnSphere , or by mail at: LearnSphere, 123 Education Lane, Anytown, USA.
Our Data Protection Officer is Dr. Eleanor Vance, who can be reached via the contact form.
We strive to be transparent about our data practices and committed to protecting your privacy. We encourage you to review our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions for a complete understanding of our practices and your rights.
LearnSphere is dedicated to providing a secure and informative online learning experience. This Cookies Policy is an important part of that commitment. Thank you for choosing LearnSphere!
For information about how we ensure digital accessibility for all users, please see our Accessibility Statement .