Cookies Policy
Welcome to the Bright Futures Academy Cookies Policy. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your experience and provide you with relevant information. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
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, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
How We Use Cookies
Bright Futures Academy uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use essential features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages from web pages. This data helps us to improve the performance and design of our website. We use tools like Google Analytics to collect and analyze this information.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
- First-party Cookies: These cookies are set by the Bright Futures Academy website.
- Third-party Cookies: These cookies are set by domains other than our website. We use third-party cookies for analytics, advertising, and social media integration.
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are erased when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a longer period, as specified in the cookie.
Specific Cookies Used
The following is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website, along with their purpose and expiration:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Google Analytics | Performance | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Google Analytics | Performance | 24 hours |
| PHPSESSID | The unique session ID. | Bright Futures Academy | Essential | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers the user's cookie consent preferences. | Bright Futures Academy | Functionality | 1 year |
| ads_prefs | Used for targeted advertising. | Google Ads | Targeting | 1 month |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control and manage your cookie preferences. You can do this in the following ways:
- Browser Settings: You can adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. You can obtain up-to-date information about blocking and deleting cookies via your browser's help menu or website. Please note that if you block all cookies, you may not be able to access all parts of our website.
- Cookie Consent Tool: Our website may provide a cookie consent tool that allows you to manage your cookie preferences directly. This tool will enable you to opt-in or opt-out of various types of cookies.
- Third-Party Tools: There are various third-party tools and browser add-ons available that can help you manage your cookie preferences.
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services like Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and improve our services. These services may use cookies to collect information about your interactions with our website. Please refer to the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information about their cookie practices:
Changes to This Policy
Bright Futures Academy may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Bright Futures Academy
Plot 12, Nakawa Industrial Area
Kampala, Uganda
Email: privacy@brightfuturesacademy.ac.ug
Phone: +256 43 1493304
This Cookies Policy was last updated on October 26, 2023.
Policy written by: Samuel Okello, Data Protection Officer, Bright Futures Academy.