Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how ElevateU uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at elevateu.com. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, ElevateU) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for our website to operate for technical reasons, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Online Properties. For example, we use cookies to:
- Enable certain functions of the website
- Provide analytics
- Store your preferences
- Enable advertisement delivery and behavioral advertising
Types of Cookies We Use
Here's a detailed breakdown of the different types of cookies we use on ElevateU:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot refuse these cookies, as they are essential for the website to function properly.
Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to understand how visitors interact with our website. They collect information about which pages are visited most often, and if users get error messages from web pages. These cookies help us to improve the way our website works.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For instance, a website may be able to provide you with local weather reports or traffic news by storing in a cookie the region in which you are currently located.
Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements 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 the advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to help us understand how users engage with our website. These cookies track things like how long you spend on the site and the pages that you visit which helps us to improve the user experience.
Specific Cookies Used
Below is a table outlining specific cookies we use, their providers, purpose, and expiry:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguish users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguish users | 24 hours |
| PHPSESSID | ElevateU | Maintain user session | Session |
| ads/ga-audiences | Google Ads | Remarketing and advertising | Session |
How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by using the options provided within your web browser.
You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted. As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser-to-browser, you should visit your browser's help menu for more information.
Most advertising networks also offer you to opt out of targeted advertising. If you would like to find out more information, please visit: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ or http://www.youronlinechoices.com.
Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookies Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
The date at the top of this Cookies Policy indicates when it was last updated.
Where Can You Get Further Information?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at privacy@elevateu.com or contact us via our contact form.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your experience with ElevateU is safe and enjoyable. Thank you for taking the time to read our Cookies Policy.