Cookie Policy

Updated 20.07.2024

Cookie Policy

This policy details the official framework for students and faculty to contest academic outcomes. It is designed to uphold a rigorous, impartial, and transparent review process that reflects our unwavering dedication to educational equity and academic integrity.

1. Introduction

Stonebridge University is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on stonebridge.university and how you can manage your preferences in accordance with the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

  • Data Controller: Stonebridge University Administration.
  • Purpose: We use cookies to ensure site security, analyze performance, and provide a personalized academic experience.

2. How We Use Cookies

Our website utilizes Cookiebot to manage user consent. We categorize cookies into four distinct groups. Apart from "Necessary" cookies, all categories require your explicit consent before they are deployed on your device.

Necessary Cookies
Essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions like page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the University’s virtual learning environment.
Preferences Cookies
These allow us to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or regional campus settings.
Statistics Cookies
These help us improve the "Student Journey" by collecting and reporting information anonymously to optimize academic pages.
Marketing Cookies
Used to track visitors across websites to display educational opportunities and University events relevant to the individual user.

3. Managing Your Preferences

Under UK law, you have the absolute right to choose which non-essential cookies you accept.

  • The Cookie Banner: Upon your first visit, the Cookiebot banner allows you to select "Allow Selection," "Allow All," or "Deny."
  • Withdrawing Consent: You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" (or "Change your consent") link located in the footer of our website.

4. Cookie Declaration

In the interest of full transparency and compliance, we use Cookiebot’s automated scanning technology. The list below is updated monthly to reflect the exact cookies, trackers, and scripts currently in use on our domain.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Expiry Type
CookieConsent Cookiebot Stores user's consent state 1 Year HTTP
Description: This cookie is used to remember your privacy choices...
_ga Google Statistics/Analytics 2 Years HTTP
Description: Used to distinguish unique users and site performance...
PHP_SESSID stonebridge.university Maintains secure session Session HTTP
Description: Essential for maintaining your login status...

5. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this policy or our data protection practices, please contact us:

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Your Privacy & The Student Journey
Stonebridge University uses cookies to ensure our website remains secure, to analyze performance for a better Student Journey, and to provide a personalized academic experience. In accordance with UK GDPR and PECR, we require your consent to use optional cookies. You can choose to "Allow All," "Deny" non-essential cookies, or "Customize" your settings below. Your choices will not affect your access to essential academic portals.
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