Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how Apex Learning Academy ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, apexlearningacademy.com (the "Website"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the website.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device even after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the Website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use the Website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you experience any errors. This information helps us to improve the performance of the Website.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Types of Cookies We Use
The following table describes the types of cookies we use on our Website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| SessionID | Identifies a unique session for the user, allowing the website to maintain state during navigation. | Apex Learning Academy | Session |
| AnalyticsCookie | Tracks user behavior and website traffic for analytical purposes, helping us to improve the site's performance. | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| PreferencesCookie | Remembers user preferences, such as language settings and dark theme preference. | Apex Learning Academy | 1 year |
| AdvertisingCookie | Delivers targeted advertisements based on user interests and browsing history. | Third-party advertising partners (e.g., DoubleClick) | 3 months |
| CookieConsent | Records whether the user has consented to the use of cookies. | Apex Learning Academy | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Website, deliver advertisements on and through the Website, and so on. These cookies are subject to the respective third party's privacy policies.
For example, we use Google Analytics to analyze traffic to our Website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data about your use of our Website. You can learn more about Google's privacy policy at Google Privacy Policy.
Your Consent
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookies Policy. You will see a cookie banner when you first visit our Website asking for your explicit consent to use non-essential cookies. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
How to Control Cookies
You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level. Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when a cookie is being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly.
Here are links to instructions on how to manage cookies in some popular web browsers:
You can also use third-party browser add-ons to manage cookies. Additionally, the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) offer tools to opt out of targeted advertising from participating companies. You can find more information at the following websites:
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes to this Cookies Policy on our Website. Please check this policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Apex Learning Academy
Data Protection Officer: Dr. Eleanor Vance
225 N Michigan Ave, Suite 2200, Chicago, IL 60601
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (312) 555-2000