Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and similar tracking technologies

Last Updated: November 11, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, understanding how you use our site, and improving our services.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can control them.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Required

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled in our systems.

Cookies we use:

  • Session Management Cookies: Enable you to navigate through the website and use its features
  • Security Cookies: Authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of login credentials
  • Load Balancing Cookies: Distribute traffic across our servers to ensure optimal performance
  • Cookie Consent Preferences: Remember your cookie consent choices

Cookie Names: PHPSESSID, ethos_session, cookie_consent

Expiry: Session (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 1 year for consent preferences

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Google Analytics

Purpose: Tracks page views, user interactions, traffic sources, and site performance metrics

Cookie Names: _ga, _gid, _gat_gtag_UA_*

Expiry:

  • _ga: 2 years
  • _gid: 24 hours
  • _gat: 1 minute

Data Collected: Pages visited, time on site, browser type, device type, geographic location (country/city level)

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

3. Functional Cookies

Optional

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as videos and live chat.

Cookies we use:

  • Language Preferences: Remember your preferred language. Some content may only be available in English.
  • User Interface Customization: Remember your display preferences (e.g., light/dark mode)

Cookie Names: ethos_lang, assessment_progress, ui_preferences

Expiry: Up to 1 year

4. Marketing & Targeting Cookies

Currently Not Used

We do not currently use marketing or targeting cookies. If we introduce these in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:

Google Analytics

Purpose: Website analytics and usage statistics

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

YouTube (Embedded Videos)

Purpose: Video playback functionality. May set cookies to track viewing preferences and gather analytics.

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Note: We use privacy-enhanced mode (youtube-nocookie.com) where possible

Vimeo (Embedded Videos)

Purpose: Video hosting and playback. May collect viewing statistics.

Privacy Policy: https://vimeo.com/privacy

Note: We use Do Not Track (DNT) settings where available

Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

Providers: Cloudflare, Google Fonts

Purpose: Faster content delivery and website performance

Privacy Policies:

How to Control Cookies

Browser Settings

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can delete all cookies that are already on your computer and you can set most browsers to prevent them from being placed. However, if you do this, you may have to manually adjust some preferences every time you visit our website, and some services and functionalities may not work.

Note: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome

Cookie settings guide →

Mozilla Firefox

Cookie settings guide →

Safari

Cookie settings guide →

Microsoft Edge

Cookie settings guide →

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

We respect your privacy choices. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the settings below or by adjusting your browser settings.

[Cookie Settings Button]

Note: Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function properly. However, you can still control optional cookies (performance, functional, and marketing cookies) through your cookie preferences or browser settings.

Impact of Blocking Cookies

What happens if you block cookies?

  • You may need to re-enter information or adjust settings each time you visit
  • Some features may not work properly or at all
  • Your user experience may be less personalized
  • We will not be able to remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Assessment tools may not save your progress between sessions
  • Embedded videos may not play correctly
  • We cannot track site analytics to improve your experience

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors.

How we notify you of changes:

  • We will post the updated policy on this page
  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • For significant changes, we may display a prominent notice on our website or send you an email notification
  • We recommend checking this page periodically to stay informed of any changes

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us:

ETHOS Institute

Email: info@ethos.institute

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

Note: These are independent resources not affiliated with ETHOS Institute.