Cookie Policy
Last Updated: November 2024
This Cookies Policy outlines how MYGEECS LIMITED ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the MYGEECS platform ("Platform"). By accessing or using our Platform, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, please contact us at [email protected].
1. Definition of Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on a user’s device when they visit the MYGEECS platform. These files enable the Platform to remember user preferences, login details, and interactions across sessions. Cookies enhance the overall browsing experience and help us provide personalized services.
2. How Cookies Are Collected and Used
Cookies are automatically collected when users interact with the MYGEECS Platform. They are stored on the user's device (e.g., computer, smartphone) to provide essential functionality and improve the user experience.
Cookies are used for the following purposes:
- Personalization: Tailoring content and services based on user preferences and interactions.
- Authentication: Remembering user login sessions to reduce the need for repeated credentials input.
- Analytics: Tracking user behavior to optimize platform features and resolve issues.
- Marketing and Retargeting: Delivering relevant advertisements and measuring campaign effectiveness.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
The cookies used on the MYGEECS platform include:
A. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the core functionality of the Platform, such as secure navigation, login, and saving user preferences. Without these cookies, some features of the Platform may not function correctly.
B. Performance Cookies
These cookies collect data on how users interact with the Platform, including pages visited and errors encountered. The information helps improve usability and performance.
C. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable the Platform to remember user preferences, such as language selection and saved filters, to provide a personalized experience.
D. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies track user behavior to deliver targeted advertisements and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They ensure users receive relevant content based on their interests.
4. Third-Party Vendors and External Links
Currently, the MYGEECS platform does not use third-party cookies. However, external scholarship links redirect users to third-party websites for detailed information about specific scholarships.
Notification for External Links:
When users click on an external scholarship link, they are informed via a pop-up notification that they are leaving the MYGEECS platform. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of the linked websites, as MYGEECS does not control their data collection practices.
Future Use of Third-Party Cookies:
If third-party tools, such as analytics or marketing platforms, are introduced, MYGEECS will notify users and provide options to manage their cookie preferences.
5. How to Manage Cookies
Users can manage their cookie preferences through the following options:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow users to block or delete cookies. Refer to your browser's help section for instructions.
- Platform Preferences: MYGEECS displays a cookie banner that allows users to accept, reject, or customize their cookie settings. Users can revisit and modify their preferences at any time.
Important Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality and features of the Platform.
6. How to Opt Out
Users can opt out of certain data collection practices through the following mechanisms:
- Marketing and Advertising Cookies: Adjust settings on the cookie banner or use opt-out tools provided by third-party advertising networks.
- Profile and Data Management: Users can update or delete their data from their profile settings. To delete an account, contact MYGEECS's privacy team at [email protected].
- Email Communications: Unsubscribe from promotional emails by clicking the"unsubscribe" link in the footer of the email.
7. Cookies Policy Updates
MYGEECS may update this Cookies Policy periodically to reflect changes in data collection practices or regulatory requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be communicated to users directly.