Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Univs.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Platform, and how you can control them.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website saves on your device when you visit. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over time.
Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain for a set period or until deleted).
Similar technologies include Local Storage, Session Storage, and pixel tags (web beacons/tracking pixels).
2. Categories of Cookies We Use
Essential for Platform Function
Required for login sessions, wishlist state, and CSRF protection. These cookies cannot be opted out — the Platform cannot function properly without them.
Remember Preferences & Personalise
Remember your preferences and personalise your experience, including language, currency, and previously viewed programs.
Understand How You Use the Platform
Collect information about how visitors use the Platform — pages visited, time spent, referral sources. Data is aggregated or anonymised.
Relevant Advertising
May be set by us or advertising partners to track visits across websites and show relevant ads. Only placed with your explicit consent.
3. Cookie Reference Table
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_logged_in_* |
Necessary | Authenticates logged-in users | Session / 14 days |
wordpress_sec_* |
Necessary | CSRF protection for authenticated requests | Session |
wp-settings-* |
Functional | Stores user interface preferences | 1 year |
univs_wishlist |
Functional | Preserves your program wishlist for non-logged-in visitors | 30 days |
univs_lang_pref |
Functional | Stores your preferred language setting | 1 year |
univs_currency_pref |
Functional | Stores your preferred currency for fee display | 1 year |
_ga |
Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users for usage reports | 2 years |
_gid |
Analytics | Google Analytics — distinguishes users within 24-hour period | 24 hours |
_gat |
Analytics | Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 minute |
_fbp |
Marketing | Meta/Facebook Pixel — tracks visits for ad targeting | 3 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages may embed content from third-party services. These third parties may set their own cookies when you interact with their embedded content.
- Analytics Google Analytics — usage reporting and site performance measurement
- Necessary Google Fonts CDN — serves web fonts for consistent typography
- Necessary flagcdn.com — loads country flag icons for nationality display
- Functional Stripe — powers secure payment processing
- Marketing Meta/Facebook Pixel — tracks visits for ad targeting (only with consent)
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. The links below will take you to the cookie management pages for the most common browsers:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Platform functionality. For example, disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from logging in or using core features.
6. Your Consent
When you first visit Univs.com, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the page. You have three options:
You can update your cookie preferences at any time via the link in our footer, or by contacting us at privacy@univs.com.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. When we make material changes, we will notify you by placing a prominent notice on the Platform.
The current version of this Cookie Policy is always available at univs.com/cookie/. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any updates.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to reach out:
