Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 2025
At nerpathiol, we believe you deserve complete clarity about how we collect and use information when you visit nerpathiol.com. This policy explains the tracking technologies we use, what they do, and how you can manage your preferences.
We don't hide behind legal jargon. This document is written in plain English because your understanding matters to us.
What Are Cookies Anyway?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember things about you between visits.
These files contain information like your preferences, login status, or items you've added to a cart. They're not programs and can't access other files on your computer or spread viruses.
Most websites use cookies. They've become standard practice for making websites work better and providing features that users expect. Without cookies, you'd need to log in every time you visited a new page, and websites couldn't remember your language preference or other settings.
How nerpathiol Uses Tracking Technologies
We use several types of tracking methods on nerpathiol.com. Each serves a specific purpose in helping us deliver a better learning experience or understand how our platform is being used.
Essential Cookies
These are the cookies that keep our website functioning. They handle things like keeping you logged in as you move through different pages, remembering items you've added during enrollment, and maintaining your session security.
Without essential cookies, basic features simply wouldn't work. That's why these cookies don't require your consent – they're necessary for the service you've requested.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices and preferences. For example, if you've selected a preferred time zone for viewing course schedules or chosen a specific accessibility setting, functional cookies store that information.
They make your experience more personalized without collecting information about your browsing on other websites. We use these to remember things like your preferred language or whether you've dismissed certain notifications.
Analytical Cookies
We use analytical cookies to understand how people interact with nerpathiol.com. They tell us which pages are visited most often, where people spend time, and which learning resources get the most engagement.
This information helps us improve our content and fix problems. For instance, if we notice many people leaving a particular page quickly, we investigate whether there's an issue with that content or if it's not meeting needs.
The data collected is aggregated and anonymized. We can't identify you personally from this information.
Marketing and Preference Cookies
These cookies help us show you relevant information about programs that might interest you based on pages you've visited on our site. They also prevent you from seeing the same message repeatedly.
If you've expressed interest in business communication skills, for example, we might show you related resources rather than content about completely different topics.
Specific Technologies We Deploy
Beyond standard cookies, we use a few other tracking methods that work similarly but have slightly different technical characteristics.
Local Storage
This technology stores data directly in your browser with no expiration date. We use it to save preferences that should persist even after you clear regular cookies. It holds larger amounts of data than traditional cookies and helps make our platform faster by storing information locally.
Session Storage
Similar to local storage but temporary. The information disappears when you close your browser tab. We use this for things like maintaining your progress through a multi-step process during a single browsing session.
Pixel Tags
These are tiny transparent images embedded in emails or web pages. They help us know if an email was opened or if you've viewed a particular page. We use them sparingly and only to understand engagement with content we've created.
How Long Do These Cookies Stick Around?
Different cookies have different lifespans, depending on their purpose.
| Cookie Type | Duration | Why This Length |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until you close your browser | Temporary information only needed during your visit |
| Essential Persistent | Up to 1 year | Maintain login status and security between visits |
| Functional | Up to 2 years | Remember preferences long-term for convenience |
| Analytical | Up to 2 years | Understand usage patterns over time |
| Marketing | Up to 13 months | Show relevant content without becoming outdated |
These durations are maximums. Many cookies expire much sooner or are deleted when you clear your browser cache.
Taking Control of Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing how cookies work on your device. The right choice depends on your comfort level with technology and how much control you want.
Browser Settings Method
Every modern browser lets you control cookies through its settings. Here's what you can typically do:
- Block all cookies (this will break most websites, including ours)
- Block third-party cookies only (a middle ground that prevents tracking across sites)
- Delete cookies after each browsing session automatically
- View and delete individual cookies manually
- Make exceptions for specific websites you trust
The exact steps vary by browser. Search for "cookie settings" in your browser's help section for specific instructions.
What Happens When You Block Cookies
Blocking cookies affects your experience on nerpathiol.com. You'll still be able to view most content, but certain features won't work properly:
- You'll need to log in every time you visit a new page
- Your preferences won't be saved between visits
- Some interactive features may not function correctly
- Forms might not remember information you've entered
We respect your choice to limit cookies, but we wanted you to know about these limitations upfront.
Third-Party Services
We use a few external services that may place their own cookies when you visit nerpathiol.com. These include analytics platforms and content delivery networks that help us deliver content faster.
While we carefully select partners who respect privacy, these services have their own cookie policies. We don't have direct control over cookies set by third parties, but we only work with reputable providers.
If you'd like to learn more about a specific third-party service we use, reach out to us. We're happy to provide details about our technology partners.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes. Regulations evolve. And sometimes we improve our practices based on feedback.
When we make significant changes to how we use cookies, we'll update this policy and change the date at the top. For major changes that affect your privacy, we'll notify you directly through email or a prominent notice on our website.
We recommend checking this page occasionally if you want to stay informed about our data practices. The web address won't change, so you can bookmark it for easy reference.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If something in this policy isn't clear, or if you have concerns about how we use cookies, we want to hear from you. Our team at nerpathiol is committed to transparency about our data practices.
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