Cookie Policy for Professional Development Courses

Last Updated: May 15, 2025

Introduction

At Professional Development Courses, we are committed to transparency regarding our use of cookies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and your options for managing them.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us improve your browsing experience, understand site usage, and provide personalized content.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

  • Purpose: Enable core website functionality
  • Examples:
  • Login authentication
  • Shopping cart management
  • Security protection
  • Retention: Up to 12 months

2. Analytics Cookies

  • Purpose: Understand website performance and user interactions
  • Tools Used:
  • Google Analytics
  • Adobe Analytics
  • Data Collected:
  • Page views
  • User session duration
  • Traffic sources
  • Retention: 26 months

3. Marketing Cookies

  • Purpose: Personalize advertising and track marketing effectiveness
  • Examples:
  • Conversion tracking
  • Audience segmentation
  • Targeted advertising
  • Retention: 12 months

4. Preference Cookies

  • Purpose: Remember user preferences and settings
  • Examples:
  • Language selection
  • Course filter preferences
  • Theme and layout choices
  • Retention: 6 months

Third-Party Cookies

We use cookies from trusted third-party services:

  • Google Analytics
  • Social media platforms
  • Advertising networks

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Withdraw consent
  • Request cookie data deletion
  • Object to data processing
  • Access your personal information

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

You can manage cookies through your browser:

Chrome

  1. Click “Settings”
  2. Select “Privacy and Security”
  3. Choose “Cookies and other site data”

Firefox

  1. Open “Options”
  2. Navigate to “Privacy & Security”
  3. Select cookie preferences

Safari

  1. Go to “Preferences”
  2. Click “Privacy”
  3. Adjust cookie settings

Additional Options

  • Use browser incognito mode
  • Regularly clear browser cookies
  • Install privacy extensions

Third-Party Tools

We utilize:

  • Google Tag Manager
  • Hotjar
  • Segment
  • Mixpanel

Contact Information

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

Policy Updates

We may update this policy periodically. Please review it regularly.

Compliance

This policy complies with:

  • GDPR
  • Canadian privacy regulations
  • International data protection standards

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