Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy for Manchester Adult Education Service Website

At Manchester Adult Education Service (MAES), a part of Manchester City Council, we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies, the types of cookies we use, and your choices regarding cookies. 

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website recognise your device and remember your preferences, enabling a more personalised user experience. 

Types of Cookies We Use:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, certain services you request cannot be provided. 
  • Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how users move around the site, and if they encounter any errors. This information helps us improve the performance and usability of our website. 
  • Preference Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language or region preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. 
  • Marketing Cookies: These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. 

Your Cookie Choices:

You can control and manage cookies in various ways: 

  • Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through the browser settings. You can typically delete or block cookies. Please note that blocking essential cookies may impact the functionality of the website. 
  • Third-Party Tools: You can also manage certain types of cookies through third-party tools and settings. These tools enable you to opt-out of specific types of cookies or behavioural tracking.

Our Use of Cookies:

We use cookies for the following purposes: 

  • To ensure the proper functioning of our website. 
  • To analyse and improve the performance of our website. 
  • To provide a personalised browsing experience.
  • To track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. 

Third-Party Cookies:

Please note that third-party services integrated into our website (such as analytics services or social media platforms) may also place cookies on your device. We have no control over these third-party cookies. Please review the respective privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for more information. 

Updates to this Cookie Policy:

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates. 

Contact Us:

If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on our website, please contact us at: 

 

Manchester Adult Education Service 

Floor 3 Town Hall Extension 

Albert Square 

M60 2LA 

 

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