Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 14, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how University Courses Online uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality like security, account access, and maintaining your session as you navigate our site. These cookies do not require consent as they're necessary for providing the service you've requested.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide enhanced, personalized features. For example, they might remember your language preference or login information.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These help us improve our site structure, content, and user experience. We use services like Google Analytics for this purpose.

Advertising/Marketing Cookies

With your consent, we may use cookies from advertising platforms like Google Ads to show relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. These cookies may track your activity across different websites.

Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings.

Browser Controls

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies (though this may affect site functionality)
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser

Consult your browser's help documentation for specific instructions on managing cookies.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use, such as:

  • Google Analytics: Helps us understand site usage
  • Google Ads: Used for advertising and measurement
  • YouTube: If we embed videos
  • Payment Processors: For secure payment handling

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies and data.

Cookie Duration

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" signals. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to these signals. We respect your browser settings but note that blocking cookies may affect your ability to use certain website features.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or regulations. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

Questions?

For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at [email protected] or refer to our Privacy Policy for broader information about data practices.