Cookie Policy

Last updated March 2026

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to site owners.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
  • Persistent cookies (stored for a defined period)

2. HOW WE USE COOKIES

Global Graduate Institute (“GGI”, “we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies to:

•  operate and secure our platform
•  remember your preferences
•  analyse how our website is used
•  improve performance and user experience
•  personalise content and communications
•  support marketing and outreach (where consent is given)

3. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function.

They may collect:

•  page navigation
•  account login
•  security and fraud prevention
•  load balancing

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website.

They may collect:

•  pages visited
•  time spent on pages
•  click behaviour
•  device and browser information

Example tools:

•  Google Analytics (or equivalent)

These cookies are essential for the website to function.

3.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies track user activity across websites to:

•  deliver relevant advertisements
•  measure campaign performance
•  build audience insights

Example tools:

•  Meta (Facebook/Instagram) Pixel
•  LinkedIn Insight Tag

These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.

3.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to:

•  remember preferences
•  personalise your experience

These may require consent depending on implementation.

4. LEGAL BASIS FOR USING COOKIES

We rely on:

•  Consent (for analytics, marketing, and non-essential cookies)
•  Legitimate interests (for strictly necessary cookies only)

We do not place non-essential cookies without your prior consent.

5. MANAGING YOUR COOKIE PREFERENCES

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:

•  Accept all cookies
•  Reject non-essential cookies
•  Manage preferences by category

You can:

•  change your preferences at any time via [Cookie Settings link]
•  adjust browser settings to block cookies

6. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use, such as:

•  analytics providers
•  advertising platforms
•  embedded content providers

These third parties may process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Cookies remain on your device for different periods:

7. COOKIE RETENTION

•  Session cookies → deleted when browser closes
•  Persistent cookies → stored for a defined period (typically up to 24–48 months depending on purpose)

8. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our practices.

9. CONTACT

For questions about cookies or data protection,
please email hello@globalgraduateinstitute.com