Our Use of Cookies
Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how NeuroAI Campus Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website neuroaicampus.org and related services. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
Contact Information:
- Email: support@neuroaicampus.org
- Phone: +1 (416) 289-9518
- Address: 35 Lockdare St, Scarborough, ON M1S 2Z5, Canada
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by NeuroAI Campus
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our platform:
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly:
- Authentication: Remember your login status
- Security: Protect against fraud and security threats
- Session Management: Maintain your session across pages
- Load Balancing: Distribute website traffic efficiently
- Form Data: Remember information you’ve entered in forms
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
- Performance Monitoring: Page load times and technical performance
- Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues
- User Journey Analysis: Understand how users navigate our site
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enhance your user experience:
- Preferences: Remember your language and display settings
- Progress Tracking: Save your course progress and bookmarks
- Customization: Personalize content based on your interests
- Accessibility: Remember accessibility settings
- Theme Selection: Save your preferred website theme
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used for marketing purposes (with your consent):
- Google Ads: Deliver relevant advertisements
- Facebook Pixel: Track conversions and optimize ad campaigns
- Remarketing: Show relevant ads on other websites
- Campaign Tracking: Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Social Media Integration: Enable social sharing features
4. Detailed Cookie Information
Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | User session management | Session | First-party |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session | First-party |
| auth_token | Authentication status | 30 days | First-party |
| load_balancer | Server load distribution | Session | First-party |
Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics identifier | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics session | 24 hours | Third-party |
| _gat | Google Analytics throttling | 1 minute | Third-party |
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel tracking | 90 days | Third-party |
Functionality Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Language and display settings | 1 year | First-party |
| course_progress | Learning progress tracking | 1 year | First-party |
| theme_selection | Website theme preference | 1 year | First-party |
| accessibility_settings | Accessibility preferences | 1 year | First-party |
Marketing Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| google_ads_id | Google Ads tracking | 90 days | Third-party |
| facebook_ad_id | Facebook advertising | 90 days | Third-party |
| remarketing_tag | Remarketing campaigns | 180 days | Third-party |
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
Google Services
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
- Google Ads: Advertising and conversion tracking
- Google Tag Manager: Tag and code management
- reCAPTCHA: Bot protection and security
Social Media Platforms
- Facebook: Social sharing and advertising
- LinkedIn: Professional networking and advertising
- Twitter: Social sharing and engagement
Payment Processors
- Stripe: Payment processing and fraud prevention
- PayPal: Payment processing and transaction security
Educational Tools
- Video Hosting: Course video delivery and analytics
- Quiz Platforms: Assessment and progress tracking
- Discussion Forums: Community interaction features
6. Cookie Consent and Control
Your Choices
You have several options to control cookies:
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Privacy > Cookies
Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Learn more about each cookie category
Opt-Out Options
You can opt out of specific tracking:
- Google Analytics: Use the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
- Google Ads: Visit Google’s Ad Settings page
- Facebook: Use Facebook’s ad preferences settings
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:
Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies will prevent the website from functioning properly. You may experience:
- Inability to log in or maintain sessions
- Loss of security features
- Broken functionality across pages
Analytics Cookies
Disabling analytics cookies will:
- Prevent us from improving our services
- Limit our ability to fix technical issues
- Reduce website optimization
Functionality Cookies
Disabling functionality cookies will:
- Reset your preferences each visit
- Lose personalization features
- Require re-entering information repeatedly
Marketing Cookies
Disabling marketing cookies will:
- Show less relevant advertisements
- Prevent conversion tracking
- Limit social media integration
8. Mobile Applications
If you use our mobile applications, similar technologies may be used:
- Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers for analytics and personalization
- Local Storage: Store app preferences and data
- Push Notifications: Deliver course updates and reminders
- Analytics SDKs: Track app usage and performance
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie usage
- New features or services
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Technology updates
We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the “Last Updated” date
- Displaying notices on our website
- Sending email notifications for major changes
10. Legal Compliance
This Cookie Policy complies with:
- Canadian Privacy Laws: Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)
- GDPR: European Union General Data Protection Regulation
- ePrivacy Directive: European Union cookie regulations
- CCPA: California Consumer Privacy Act
11. Contact Information
For questions about this Cookie Policy or to exercise your cookie preferences:
NeuroAI Campus Inc.
35 Lockdare St
Scarborough, ON M1S 2Z5
Canada
Email: support@neuroaicampus.org
Phone: +1 (416) 289-9518
For privacy-related concerns, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at privacy@neuroaicampus.org.
12. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and privacy:
- About Cookies: www.aboutcookies.org
- Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.com
- Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent tool or your browser settings.