Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Oxford College of Business and Management (https://www.ocbm.uk/) (“OCBM”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), including our sub-brands e-Consultancy (https://econsultancy.ocbm.uk/) and eLearning (https://elearning.ocbm.uk/), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Websites. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that you have a safe and secure experience when using our services. This policy outlines the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

 

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 site owners. Cookies allow us to remember your preferences, customize your user experience, and analyze how our Websites are being used.

 

What are scripts?

A script is a piece of program code that is used to make our websites function properly and interactively. This code is executed on our server or on your device.

 

What is a web beacon?

A web beacon (or a pixel tag) is a small, invisible piece of text or image on our websites that is used to monitor traffic on a website. In order to do this, various data about you is stored using web beacons.

 

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies across our Websites:

 

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Websites. They enable you to navigate our Websites and use their features, such as accessing secure areas or completing transactions. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.

• Examples: Session ID cookies, login credentials, and security cookies.

 

2. Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Websites, such as which pages are most frequently visited and if users encounter any errors. The data collected by these cookies is used to improve the performance and user experience of our Websites.

• Examples: Analytics cookies, traffic log cookies, and error reporting cookies.

 

3. Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our Websites to remember the choices you make, such as your username, language, or region, and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.

• Examples: Language preference cookies, and user interface customization cookies.

 

4. Targeting or Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver content that is more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to deliver targeted advertisements, limit the number of times you see an advertisement, or measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign. These cookies may also track your browsing habits across different websites.

• Examples: Advertising network cookies and social media cookies.

 

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may also allow third-party service providers, such as analytics providers or advertisers, to place cookies on your device to help us understand how our Websites are used and to deliver targeted advertisements.

 

6. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To Improve Website Functionality: Cookies help us understand how our Websites are being used, allowing us to enhance your experience and ensure that our services function properly.
• To Personalize Your Experience: Cookies enable us to remember your preferences and provide a more tailored experience across our Websites.
• To Provide Targeted Advertising: We use cookies to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
• To Analyze Performance: Cookies allow us to track and analyze user behavior on our Websites, helping us improve performance and user experience.

 

7. Managing Cookies

You have the right to choose whether to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Websites and your ability to access certain features.

 

a. Browser Settings

You can adjust your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Each browser is different, so refer to your browser’s help menu to learn how to manage your cookie preferences.

 

b. Opting Out of Targeted Advertising

If you wish to opt out of targeted advertising, you can do so by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page or the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) opt-out page. You can also manage your preferences for Google Analytics by using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

 

8. Third-Party Cookies

Our Websites may include cookies from third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics, Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), YouTube, or advertising networks. These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your browsing activities across different websites. We do not have control over these cookies and encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party providers.

 

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are using cookies.

 

10. Your rights with respect to personal data

You have the following rights with respect to your personal data:

• You have the right to know why your personal data is needed, what will happen to it, and how long it will be retained for.
• Right of access: You have the right to access your personal data that is known to us.
• Right to rectification: you have the right to supplement, correct, delete or block your personal data whenever you wish.
• If you give us your consent to process your data, you have the right to revoke that consent and to have your personal data deleted.
• Right to transfer your data: you have the right to request all your personal data from the controller and transfer it in its entirety to another controller.
• Right to object: you may object to the processing of your data. We comply with this unless there are justified grounds for processing.

 

To exercise these rights, please contact us. Please refer to the contact details at the bottom of this Cookie Policy. If you have a complaint about how we handle your data, we would like to hear from you, but you also have the right to submit a complaint to the supervisory authority (the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)).

 

Contact Us

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

 

Oxford College of Business and Management
Address: [MC 101, 3 HQ, The Quadrant, Warwick Road Coventry UK, Postcode: CV1 2DY]
Email: [info@ocbm.uk]

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This Cookie Policy is effective as of 1st August 2024.

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Thank you for your trust in Oxford College of Business and Management. We are committed to providing the best education and consultancy services.