LIC Cookie Policy:

Introduction:

• LIC prioritises the privacy of all visitors to our website. This Cookie Policy outlines our approach to cookie usage on lic.edu.

• We may periodically update our Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legislation impacting cookie usage and user management.

What Are Cookies?

• Cookies are small text files stored on your computer that enhance website speed and usability. They do not run programmes or transmit viruses.

How We Use Cookies:

• LIC utilises cookies to improve the user experience and site functionality, including:

  • Usage is restricted to LIC-related systems.

  • Essential functions are vital for LIC system operation and require no user consent.

  • Limited tracking of personal activities within LIC systems.

  • Analytics cookies for content analysis, with potential international data transfer.

  • Placement of third-party cookies for marketing and recruitment, with international data transfers beyond the EEA.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Crucial for website navigation and feature access, securing website areas. These cannot be disabled as they are essential for system functioning.

• Performance Cookies are used for website analytics to understand user behaviour, potentially involving international data transfers.

• Functional Cookies: Remember user preferences and customisations made on the website.

• Targeting Cookies:

  • Customised Information & Advertising Cookies: These are tailored to user interests or to measure digital campaign results.

  • Social Plug-In Cookies: These are activated when interacting with social media content, enabling sharing on platforms like Facebook and Twitter with international data transfers.

• Unclassified Cookies: Further details are available on our cookie list page.

Your Choices Regarding Cookies:

• Users can manage cookie preferences via the privacy preference centre on the cookie list page except for strictly necessary cookies.

How We Scan and Categorise Cookies:

• CookiePro by OneTrust is used to scan the site for cookies and manage preferences.

• Disabling targeting cookies may affect social media plug-ins and content display, such as YouTube videos.

• Browser privacy settings may override choices made in the privacy preference centre.

• CookiePro limits 10,000 pages per scan during monthly scans of registered sub-domains. Newly added scripts/cookies may not be blocked until categorised in subsequent scans.