Cookie Policy

Cookies Policy

Effective Date: 20-02-25

Introduction 

ME Academy (“we” or “us” or “our”) uses cookies, web beacons, tracking pixels, and other tracking technologies when you visit or use our website, including any other media form, media channel, mobile website, or mobile application related or connected thereto (collectively, the “Site”) to help customise the Site and improve your experience.   [Drafting Note: ME Academy team to confirm that this paragraph accurately reflects the current/intended practice for cookies and other tracking technologies on the Site.] 

We reserve the right to make changes to this Cookie Policy at any time and for any reason. We will notify you about changes to the policy by updating the “Last Updated” date of this Cookie Policy. Any changes or modifications will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Cookie Policy on the Site, and you waive the right to receive specific notice of each such change or modification. 

You are encouraged to periodically review this Cookie Policy to stay informed of updates. You will be deemed to have been made aware of, will be subject to, and will be deemed to have accepted the changes in any revised Cookie Policy by your continued use of the Site after the date such revised Cookie Policy is posted. 

Consent 

By accessing or using our Services, you consent to the placement of cookies on your Devices as described in this Cookies Policy. If you prefer not to receive cookies through our Services, you may control how your browser responds to cookies by adjusting the privacy and security settings of your web browser. Unless you set your browser settings to refuse all cookies, our system may issue cookies when you access or use our Services. If you set your browser settings to refuse all cookies, the performance of certain features of our Services may be limited or may not work at all.

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 us are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than us 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 recognise your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites. 

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies on the Site to, among other things, keep track of services you have used, record registration information, record your user preferences, keep you logged into the Site, facilitate purchase procedures, facilitate your transactions, and track the pages you visit. We also use cookies for record-keeping purposes and to enhance the quality of your use of our Services. Cookies help us to understand how the Site is being used and to improve your user experience.  The cookies assign random, unique numbers to your Devices to enable our systems to recognize your Devices and to allow us to see how you use our Services. Additional general information about cookies and how they work is available at www.allaboutcookies.org  

Types of Cookies 

The cookies used when you visit and/or use the Site include:

Essential Cookies:

(a) Authentication Cookies: We use these cookies to identify users and ensure

they are who they claim to be. This is crucial for securing user accounts and

sessions.

(b) Security Cookies: We use these cookies to detect and prevent fraudulent activities and ensure the safety and integrity of the user experience.

Performance and Analytics Cookies:

(a) Usage Analytics Cookies: These cookies are used to track user interactions with the website and apps. They provide insights into user behaviour, which can be used to improve functionality and user experience.

(b) Performance Cookies: We use these cookies to monitor the performance of the website and apps, these cookies help in identifying issues and optimizing load times and overall functionality.

Functional Cookies:

(a) Preference Cookies: These cookies store user preferences, such as language

settings, so the Site and Apps can provide a more personalized experience.

(b) Feature Enhancement Cookies: These cookies are used to remember settings and preferences that enhance the user experience, such as saved forms or user interface customisation.

Marketing and Targeting Cookies:

(a) Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver relevant ads to users

based on their interests and interactions with the website and apps.

(b) Social Media Cookies: These cookies enable users to share content on social media platforms and help in tracking the engagement and effectiveness of social media campaigns.

Retention of Cookies

The data collected through cookies will be retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Cookies Policy or comply with legal obligations. Once the retention period expires, the data will be securely deleted or anonymized.

Do-Not-Track Signals

Do Not Track (“DNT”) is an optional browser setting that allows you to express your preferences regarding tracking by advertisers and other third parties. We do not use technology that recognizes DNT signals from your web browser.  [Drafting Note: ME Academy team to confirm if this paragraph applies to, or will apply to ME Academy site.]

Other Tracking Technologies 

In addition to cookies, we may use web beacons, pixel tags, and other tracking technologies on the Site to help customize the Site and improve your experience. A “web beacon” or “pixel tag” is tiny object or image embedded in a web page or email. They are used to track the number of users who have visited particular pages and viewed emails, and acquire other statistical data.  They collect only a limited set of data, such as a cookie number, time and date of page or email view, and a description of the page or email on which they reside. Web beacons and pixel tags cannot be declined. However, you can limit their use by controlling the cookies that interact with them.  [Drafting Note: ME Academy team to confirm if this paragraph applies to the ME Academy site.]

Flash Cookies or Local Shared Objects 

Websites may also use so-called “Flash Cookies” (also known as Local Shared Objects or “LSOs”) to, among other things, collect and store information about your use of our services, fraud prevention, and for other site operations.  If you do not want Flash Cookies stored on your computer, you can adjust the settings of your Flash player to block Flash Cookies storage. Please note that such action setting the Flash Player to restrict or limit acceptance of Flash Cookies) could affect the availability and functionality of the Site. [Drafting Note: ME Academy Team to confirm if this paragraph applies to the ME Academy site.] 

Control of Cookies? 

Most browsers are set to accept cookies by default. However, you can remove or reject cookies in your browser’s settings. Please be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Site. 

Please note that rejecting our cookies doesn’t imply that you will no longer come across Ads when you visit the Site.

Privacy Policy 

For more information about how we use information collected by cookies and other tracking technologies, please refer to our Privacy Policy. This Cookie Policy is part of and is incorporated into our Privacy Policy. By using the Site, you agree to be bound by this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.   [Drafting Note:  ME Academy team to create hyperlinks to the Privacy policy.]

Contact Us

All access requests, questions, comments, complaints and other requests regarding the cookies policy should be sent to [insert email address]  [ME Academy team to confirm.]

We may request additional details from you regarding your complaints and keep records of your requests and resolution.