Cookie Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Ascend uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyze website usage, and support our educational services.
By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy and your preference settings. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the controls provided below.
Last Updated: December 2024
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They enable websites to remember your actions and preferences over time, providing a more personalized experience.
Cookies work by storing information about your interactions with our website. When you return, the website can read these stored preferences to enhance your experience. Most modern browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline them if preferred.
We use cookies to improve website functionality, understand user behavior, and provide relevant information about our educational programmes.
Cookie Categories
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable basic features like page navigation, secure access, and form submission.
Examples: Session management, security tokens, load balancing, form submission
Status: Always active (required for website operation)
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about page views, user journeys, and performance metrics.
Examples: Google Analytics (anonymized), page view tracking, performance measurement, error logging
Purpose: Website improvement and user experience optimization
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity to deliver relevant programme information and measure the effectiveness of our educational outreach.
Examples: Conversion tracking, campaign measurement, cross-site tracking, advertising relevance
Purpose: Deliver relevant programme information and measure marketing effectiveness
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and settings to provide a personalized experience when you return to our website.
Examples: Language preferences, display settings, notification preferences, saved choices
Purpose: Remember your preferences for future visits
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You can control which cookies we use by adjusting your preferences below. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function. Your choices are saved and applied to future visits.
Essential Cookies
Required for website operation
Analytics Cookies
Help us improve website performance
Marketing Cookies
Deliver relevant programme information
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and choices
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:
- Google Analytics: Provides anonymized website usage statistics. Privacy policy available at policies.google.com/privacy
- Payment Processors: Secure payment services may set cookies for transaction processing. Refer to your payment provider's privacy policy.
- Hosting Services: Our website hosting provider may use cookies for security and performance optimization.
Browser Cookie Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to control cookies in major browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots menu → Settings
- Navigate to Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
- Manage exceptions for specific websites if needed
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button → Settings
- Select Privacy & Security
- Under Cookies and Site Data, choose your settings
- Click Manage Data to view and remove specific cookies
Safari
- Click Safari menu → Preferences
- Go to Privacy tab
- Choose your cookie blocking preferences
- Click Manage Website Data to view and remove cookies
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots menu → Settings
- Select Cookies and site permissions
- Click Cookies and site data
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality and your ability to use certain features.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Accept or reject non-essential cookies
- Change your cookie preferences at any time
- Delete cookies from your browser
- Withdraw consent for cookie usage
- Request information about cookies we use
Note that rejecting cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies remain necessary for basic operations regardless of your preferences.
Contact Information
For questions about our cookie usage: