Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
2. How We Use Cookies
EU–AU Educational Resource (africabigdata.net) uses cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly
- Analyze how visitors use our website
- Improve user experience and website performance
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Provide relevant content and features
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session state | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores user interface preferences | 1 year |
| language_preference | Remembers selected language | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Our website may also use third-party cookies from external services:
4.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the website. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from, and the pages they visited.
4.2 External Links
When you click on links to external websites (such as official EU or AU websites), those sites may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of external websites.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
For analytics cookies, you can opt out using:
- Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Your Online Choices (EU)
- Network Advertising Initiative (US)
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website:
- Essential cookies: Disabling these may prevent the website from functioning properly
- Analytics cookies: Disabling these will not affect website functionality but will prevent us from improving our services
- Functional cookies: Disabling these may result in a less personalized experience
7. Cookie Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. We may display a cookie banner on your first visit to inform you about our use of cookies and provide options for managing your preferences.
8. 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 notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: ame@africabigdata.net
- Website: Contact Form
10. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit: