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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Aleph University ("we," "us," or "the Institution") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser). They can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third parties ("third-party cookies").

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

Examples: Session management, security tokens, load balancing

Performance/Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether visitors receive error messages. This helps us improve how our website works.

Examples: Google Analytics, page load time monitoring

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

Examples: Language preferences, accessibility settings, form auto-fill

Marketing/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display ads that are relevant and engaging. They may be used by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests.

Examples: Social media pixels, retargeting cookies, conversion tracking

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website:

Cookie NameProviderPurposeTypeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique usersAnalytics2 years
_ga_*Google AnalyticsMaintains session stateAnalytics2 years
_gidGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes usersAnalytics24 hours
cookie_consentAleph UniversityStores cookie preferencesEssential1 year
session_idAleph UniversityMaintains user sessionEssentialSession
_fbpFacebookAdvertising and trackingMarketing3 months

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. These third parties may include:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Google Tag Manager: For managing website tags and tracking
  • Facebook Pixel: For advertising and conversion tracking
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag: For advertising and analytics
  • YouTube: For embedded video content

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing how they use and protect your information. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete individual or all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of certain tracking technologies using these tools:

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you choose to disable certain cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. This may include:

  • Inability to access certain areas of the website
  • Loss of personalized settings and preferences
  • Reduced functionality of interactive features
  • Need to re-enter information on subsequent visits

7. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

  • Web Beacons/Pixels: Small graphic images used to track user behavior and conversions
  • Local Storage: Browser-based storage for data that persists between sessions
  • Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when the browser is closed
  • Device Fingerprinting: Collecting device attributes for identification (used sparingly)

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing not be tracked. There is currently no uniform standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we provide the cookie management options described above.

9. California Residents

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information about your CCPA rights, including the right to opt out of the "sale" of personal information. We do not sell your personal information in the traditional sense, but some sharing of data with advertising partners may be considered a "sale" under CCPA.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Aleph University
490 Sawgrass Corporate Pkwy, Suite 130
Sunrise, FL 33325
Email: privacy@alephuniversity.us
Phone: (954) 234-2707