1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
BrightCrest Education uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential website functionality
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Analyzing website usage and performance
- Providing personalized content and experiences
- Security and fraud prevention
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
- Session cookies for basic website functionality
- Security cookies to protect against fraud
- Load balancing cookies to ensure proper site performance
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance the functionality of our website by remembering your choices and preferences:
- Language and region preferences
- Cookie consent preferences
- Form data to improve user experience
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Page views and user behavior analytics
- Traffic sources and referral information
- Website performance metrics
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness:
- Tracking user interests and behavior
- Personalizing advertisement content
- Measuring advertising campaign performance
4. Cookie Duration
We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:
- Social media platforms (for social sharing features)
- Analytics providers (for website performance analysis)
- Advertising networks (for targeted advertising)
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
6.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
6.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
6.3 Browser-Specific Instructions
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- 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
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:
- Some features of our website may not function properly
- Your user experience may be impacted
- Some services may not be available
- You may need to re-enter information on subsequent visits
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
10. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding cookies and personal data processing, including:
- The right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
- The right to access information about cookies we use
- The right to request deletion of certain data
- The right to object to certain processing activities
11. Consent
By continuing to use our website after seeing our cookie banner, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or browser settings.