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Cookie Policy

How We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies

Accreditation Standards Institute LLC β€” A Delaware Limited Liability Company

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

Similar technologies include:

  • Web beacons (pixel tags) β€” Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails
  • Local storage β€” Data stored in your browser that persists across sessions
  • Session storage β€” Data stored temporarily during your browsing session
  • Device fingerprinting β€” Collecting information about your device configuration

This Cookie Policy explains how Accreditation Standards Institute LLC ("ASI," "we," "us," or "our") uses these technologies on our website (accreditation-standards.org) and learning management system.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in or filling in forms.

  • Authentication and session management
  • Security features and fraud prevention
  • Load balancing and site performance
  • User preferences (language, timezone)
  • Shopping cart and checkout functionality

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

  • Remembering your login details
  • Storing your course progress and bookmarks
  • Video player preferences
  • Chat and messaging features
  • Personalized content recommendations

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • Page views and navigation patterns
  • Time spent on pages and courses
  • Error tracking and troubleshooting
  • Feature usage and engagement metrics
  • Geographic and demographic insights (aggregated)

Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites.

  • Remarketing and retargeting campaigns
  • Conversion tracking
  • Social media sharing features
  • Interest-based advertising
  • Campaign performance measurement

3. Specific Cookies and Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

ServicePurposeType
Google AnalyticsWebsite analytics and user behavior trackingAnalytics
StripePayment processing and fraud preventionEssential
Meta (Facebook) PixelAdvertising measurement and optimizationMarketing
Google AdsAdvertising and conversion trackingMarketing
HotjarUser experience analysis and heatmapsAnalytics
SentryError tracking and performance monitoringFunctional
Intercom/ChatCustomer support and messagingFunctional
YouTube/VimeoVideo content deliveryFunctional

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time.

4.2 Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete some or all cookies
  • Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites

Browser Cookie Settings:

  • Chrome: Settings β†’ Privacy and Security β†’ Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings β†’ Privacy & Security β†’ Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences β†’ Privacy β†’ Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings β†’ Cookies and site permissions β†’ Manage and delete cookies

4.3 Opt-Out Links: You can opt out of specific tracking services:

  • Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
  • Facebook: Adjust your Ad Preferences in your Facebook settings
  • General advertising: Visit the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page (optout.aboutads.info)

5. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website:

  • Essential cookies: Disabling these may prevent you from logging in or completing purchases
  • Functional cookies: Your preferences and progress may not be saved
  • Analytics cookies: We won't be able to improve your experience based on usage data
  • Marketing cookies: You may still see ads, but they won't be personalized to your interests

Note: Some features of our learning platform require cookies to function properly. If you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to access course content or track your certification progress.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Because there is no uniform standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted, our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals.

However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking on our site.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Accreditation Standards Institute LLC

Legal Entity: Accreditation Standards Institute LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company

Offices: United States (Headquarters) β€’ Dubai, UAE (International Office)