Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy is part of the Privacy Policy of Accreditation Training International LLC and applies to the website https://accreditationtraining.org. It explains how and why we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or interact with our website.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described below, unless you have disabled them via your browser settings or through our cookie management tool (where available). If you do not consent, you should configure your browser to reject non-essential cookies or discontinue use of the website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They typically contain information such as your browser type, operating system, device identifier, visited pages, timestamps, and user preferences. Cookies help websites function properly, improve performance, and deliver personalized user experiences.
Cookies may be classified as:
● First-party cookies: Set directly by our website.
● Third-party cookies: Set by external providers or service partners integrated into our website.
Legal Basis for Processing
The legal basis for processing data collected through non-essential cookies is your explicit consent, as required under Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Strictly necessary cookies are processed under Article 6(1)(f) as part of our legitimate interest in maintaining the functionality, performance, and security of our website.
You have the right to withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time. You can do this by updating your preferences through our cookie banner or settings tool, or by adjusting your browser settings.
The duration of each cookie is specified below. In all cases, data collected via cookies will not be retained longer than necessary to fulfill their intended purposes.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes, grouped into the following categories:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the website. They enable fundamental functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, form submissions, and cookie preference storage. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
● wordpress_logged_in_* (WordPress) – Maintains session for logged-in users. (Session)
● wp-settings-* (WordPress) – Stores user preferences and configuration settings. (1 year)
● cookie_notice_accepted (Cookie Consent) – Records whether the user has accepted the cookie policy. (1 month)
● elementor (Elementor) – Used to track user interactions and page state during editing or display. (Persistent)
● wp_lang (WordPress) – Stores selected language preference. (Session)
Performance and Analytics Cookies
We use WordPress’ built-in analytics system to collect aggregated and anonymous data to improve website performance, identify usage patterns, and enhance user experience. These cookies do not collect personal information and are not used for profiling.
● WordPress Stats (Automattic) – Provides basic analytics on visitor activity. (Various durations, managed by WordPress.com infrastructure)
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember user preferences and provide enhanced functionality, such as language settings, time zone recognition, and form field memory.
● player (Vimeo) – Stores user settings for video playback. (1 year)
● vuid (Vimeo) – Collects statistics on video usage. (2 years)
Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used by third-party platforms to deliver personalized advertising, limit the number of times you see a particular ad, and measure campaign performance. These may also track browsing activity across websites that use the same services. These cookies may collect personal data such as IP addresses, device identifiers, and browsing behavior. Such data may be shared with third-party advertising partners in accordance with your consent preferences.
● fr, _fbp (Meta/Facebook) – Used to deliver and optimize advertisements across Meta services. (3 months)
● IDE, NID (Google Ads/DoubleClick) – Help deliver targeted ads and measure performance. (IDE: 1 year, NID: 6 months)
● MUID, ANONCHK (Microsoft/Bing) – Track users across Microsoft domains for advertising. (MUID: 1 year, ANONCHK: 10 minutes)
● _gcl_au (Google AdSense) – Measures ad performance across websites. (3 months)
Retargeting and Third-Party Widgets
Our website may use embedded services such as LinkedIn and YouTube. These services may set cookies for usage tracking, preferences, and retargeting purposes.
● li_gc, bcookie, bscookie, lang (LinkedIn) – Manage consent preferences and track interaction with embedded LinkedIn content. (li_gc: 6 months, bcookie: 1 year, bscookie: 1 year, lang: Session)
● VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE (YouTube) – Estimates bandwidth for optimal video quality. (6 months)
● YSC (YouTube) – Tracks interactions with embedded video content. (Session)
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may integrate third-party tools and platforms. These third-party services may set their own cookies, which are governed by their respective privacy and cookie policies. We do not control or assume responsibility for cookies placed by third-party services and encourage you to review their policies for full transparency.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences through:
● The cookie banner or consent management tool provided on our site (if available)
● Your browser settings, where you can block, delete or restrict cookies
Please note that blocking certain types of cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the website.
You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to the processing of personal data collected via cookies, in accordance with the GDPR. You may also lodge a complaint with a data protection authority.
Contact
For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, or to exercise your rights under the GDPR or other applicable data protection laws, you may contact:
Accreditation Training International LLC
Email: legal@accreditationtraining.org
Effective Date: 04 April 2022