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Here at the University of Central Lancashire, Cyprus (UCLan Cyprus) we take your privacy very seriously and are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the privacy of our website users. By accessing and using our websites or other services, without changing your internet settings, we will assume you are happy to accept our cookie policy as outlined below. 

This policy explains how we collect, use and handle information that you provide through your use of the UCLan Cyprus website. We utilise this data to respond to your enquiries, monitor use of our systems, and to improve your experience of our website. 

All personal data collected and used by UCLan Cyprus is handled in compliance with the current data protection legislation. If you would like more detailed information relating to our Data Protection Policy, your privacy or your rights, or who to contact if you have any concerns about the use of your data, please visit our Data Protection Policy

UCLan Cyprus’ Data Protection Officer advises the University how to comply with data protection legislation and manages and coordinates requests made under the GDPR and associated legislation. You can contact the Data Protection Officer at [email protected]

This policy is reviewed on a regular basis and any changes will be updated accordingly on this page. This page was last updated in March 2023. 

INTRODUCTION TO COOKIES 

In addition to the collection, retention and use of directly provided personal information, the University utilises ‘cookies‘ to store and retrieve anonymous data during each visit to the website or the necessary personal data in case you use the e-shop service of the University. 

It is important for you to understand what cookies are, what we use cookies for, and how to disable them if you do not wish for them to be used whilst visiting this site. 

When you access our website or officially recognised microsites, we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website and help improve our services to you. For example, we may use cookies to: 

  • Make the website work properly and enable you to use the services we provide. 
  • Collect data on how visitors use our websites so that we can improve our site and functionality and provide an enjoyable experience. 
  • Remember your preferences, making the site easier and more intuitive for you. 
  • Creating a user-friendly e-shop experience. 

WHAT ARE COOKIES? 

A cookie is a small text file that is placed on your computer or device by websites that you visit. Cookies are widely used in order to enhance websites, providing a more tailored and personal experience whilst permitting websites to review and analyse anonymous information about visitors (e.g., time spent on particular pages). Some of these cookies are presented by us, some of the cookies are presented by third parties such as Google, YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. A cookie does not identify the individual viewing a web page and does not give us access to your computer. Further information about cookies can be found at www.allaboutcookies.org

MANAGING COOKIES 

We would like you to accept the cookies we serve, however we appreciate you may not want to do so. 

Nearly all browsers allow you to update and change your options and cookie settings – which you can find out further information using the links below: 

Microsoft Internet Explorer 
Mozilla Firefox  
Google Chrome  
Safari and iOS  

Please be aware that by disabling some cookies, a number of important web functions and services on our site may not operate effectively – which will affect your experience on our site. You may also block third party cookies used by our advertisers; however, you may still receive advertisements, these will just not be tailored to your likes and interests. You can find out more via Your Online Choices

TYPES OF COOKIES 

Cookies may be set either by www.uclancyprus.ac.cy (“first party cookies”) or by third party websites (“third party cookies”). Cookies may be used or required for a number of reasons: 

Necessary Cookies

Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Preferences Cookies

Preference cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that you are in.

Statistics Cookies

Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.

The following tables identify the cookies we use on our site and explains the purpose of each cookie.

Last Update: 20th of May, 2024

Category: Necessary

Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

COOKIE NAMEPROVIDER PURPOSE DURATION
1.gifimgsct.cookiebot.comUsed to count the number of sessions to the website, necessary for optimizing CMP product delivery.Session
bcookie linkedin.comUsed in order to detect spam and improve the website’s security.

We use Google Analytics cookies to understand how users browse our website in order to make it a better browsing experience for everyone. These are set across the UCLan web site to allow us to see how websites are being used and improve them, thereby improving the service provided to the user. 
*A session cookie used to send data to GA about visitors device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels. ** Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user’s device and remembers preferences. ***Used by Google AdWords to re-engage visitors that are likely to convert to customers based on the visitor’s online behaviour across websites. 
1 Year
CookieConsentuclancyprus.ac.cyStores the user’s cookie consent state for the current domain1 Year
iyandex.ruPreserves users states across page requests.400 days
li_gclinkedin.comStores the user’s cookie consent state for the current domain180 days
rc::agstatic.com
 
This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website.Persistent
rc::cgstatic.comThis cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots.Session
test_cookiedoubleclick.net1 Day
wpEmojiSettingsSupportsuclancyprus.ac.cyThis cookie is part of a bundle of cookies which serve the purpose of content delivery and presentation. The cookies keep the correct state of font, blog/picture sliders, color themes and other website settings.Session

Category: Preferences

Preference cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that you are in.

COOKIE NAMEPROVIDER PURPOSE DURATION
dc
ss
betweendigital.comNecessary for the functionality of the website’s chat-box function.1 Year
lidclinkedin.comRegisters which server-cluster is serving the visitor. This is used in context with load balancing, in order to optimize user experience.1 Day

Category: Statistics

Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

COOKIE NAMEPROVIDER PURPOSE DURATION
_clckuclancyprus.ac.cyCollects data on the user’s navigation and behavior on the website. This is used to compile statistical reports and heatmaps for the website owner.1 Year
_clskuclancyprus.ac.cyRegisters statistical data on users’ behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator.1 Day
_cltkclarity.msRegisters statistical data on users’ behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator.Session
hjSession#hotjarCollects statistics on the visitor’s visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been read.1 day
hjSessionUser#hotjarCollects statistics on the visitor’s visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been read.1 Year
_hjTLDTesthotjar
 
Registers statistical data on users’ behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator.Session
AnalyticsSyncHistorylinkedin.comUsed in connection with data-synchronization with third-party analysis service.30 Days
bounceadnxs.comDetermines if a user leaves the website straight away. This information is used for internal statistics and analytics by the website operator.Session
c.gifc.clarity.msCollects data on the user’s navigation and behavior on the website. This is used to compile statistical reports and heatmaps for the website owner.Session
chidapp.mixcloud.comImplements audio-files on the website, and determines how many and who have listened to these files.Session
CLIDclarity.msCollects data on the user’s navigation and behavior on the website. This is used to compile statistical reports and heatmaps for the website owner.1 Year
FTIDmail.ruAssigns a specific ID to the visitor. This allows the website to determine the number of specific user-visits for analysis and statistics.1 Year
hjActiveViewportIdshotjar.comThis cookie contains an ID string on the current session. This contains non-personal information on what subpages the visitor enters – this information is used to optimize the visitor’s experience.Persistent
hjViewportIdhotjar.comSaves the user’s screen size in order to adjust the size of images on the website.Session
mx_tmixcloud.comImplements audio-files on the website, and determines how many and who have listened to these files.400 Days
tdgoogletagmanager.comRegisters statistical data on users’ behaviour on the website. Used for internal analytics by the website operator.Session
vidhybrid.aiCollects data on visitor interaction with the website’s video-content. This data is used to make the website’s video-content more relevant towards the visitor.1 Year
VIDmail.ruCollects data on visitor interaction with the website’s video-content. This data is used to make the website’s video-content more relevant towards the visitor.1 Year
yandexuidyandex.ruRegisters data on visitors’ website-behaviour. This is used for internal analysis and website optimization.400 Days

Category: Marketing

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.

COOKIE NAMEPROVIDER PURPOSE DURATION
#-#youtube.comSession
:statecdn.livechatinc.comNecessary for the functionality of the website’s chat-box functionPersistent
@@lc_auth_token:cdn.livechatinc.comNecessary for the functionality of the website’s chat-box function.Persistent
@@lc_idscdn.livechatinc.comNecessary for the functionality of the website’s chat-box function.Persistent
__lc_cid
__lc_cst
accounts.livechatinc.comNecessary for the functionality of the website’s chat-box function.400 days
__oauth_redirect_detectoraccounts.livechatinc.comAllows the website to recoqnise the visitor, in order to optimize the chat-box functionality.1 day
__upin
__upints
aidata.ioUsed to track visitors on multiple websites, in order to present relevant advertisement based on the visitor’s preferences.400 days
_fbcuclancyprus.ac.cyThis cookie is used by Facebook to target advertisement based on user behavior and preferences across multiple websites. The cookie contains an encrypted ID which allows Facebook to identify the user across websites.3 months
_fbpuclancyprus.ac.cyUsed by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers.3 months
_ga
_ga_#
uclancyprus.ac.cyUsed to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor’s device and behavior. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels.2 years
_gcl_auuclancyprus.ac.cy
bc0.srvagm.de
bc2.srvagm.de
ld2.srvagm.de
ld4.srvagm.de
srvagm.de
Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services.3 months
_livechat_has_visitedcdn.livechatinc.comIdentifies the visitor across devices and visits, in order to optimize the chat-box function on the website.Persistent
_uetsiduclancyprus.ac.cyCollects data on visitor behaviour from multiple websites, in order to present more relevant advertisement – This also allows the website to limit the number of times that they are shown the same advertisement.1 day
_uetsid
_uetvid
bing.comUsed to track visitors on multiple websites, in order to present relevant advertisement based on the visitor’s preferences.Persistent
_uetsid_exp
_uetvid_exp
bing.comContains the expiry-date for the cookie with corresponding name.Persistent
_uetviduclancyprus.ac.cyUsed to track visitors on multiple websites, in order to present relevant advertisement based on the visitor’s preferences.1 year
ads/ga-audiencesgoogle.comUsed by Google AdWords to re-engage visitors that are likely to convert to customers based on the visitor’s online behaviour across websites.Session
AFFICHE_Wweborama.frUsed by the advertising platform Weborama to determine the visitor’s interests based on pages visits, content clicked and other actions on the website.1 year
am-uidadmixer.netThis cookie is used to identify the visitor and optimize ad-relevance by collecting visitor data from multiple websites – this exchange of visitor data is normally provided by a third-party data-center or ad-exchange.3 months
anjadnxs.comRegisters a unique ID that identifies a returning user’s device. The ID is used for targeted ads.3 months
ANONCHKc.clarity.msRegisters data on visitors from multiple visits and on multiple websites. This information is used to measure the efficiency of advertisement on websites.1 day
bhyandex.ruCollects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant.1 year
bs/cm.aspxinv-nets.admixer.netPresents the user with relevant content and advertisement. The service is provided by third-party advertisement hubs, which facilitate real-time bidding for advertisers.Session
cbidswitch.netRegulates synchronisation of user identification and exchange of user data between various ad services.1 year
Cadform.netUsed to check if the user’s browser supports cookies.1 month
IDEdoubleclick.net1 year
iU5q-!O9@$youtube.comRegisters a unique ID to keep statistics of what videos from YouTube the user has seen.Session
LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEYyoutube.comUsed to track user’s interaction with embedded content.Session
lastExternalReferrer
lastExternalReferrerTime
connect.facebook.netDetects how the user reached the website by registering their last URL-address.Persistent
li_sugrlinkedin.comCollects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant.3 months
LogsDatabaseV2:V#||LogsRequestsStoreyoutube.comStores the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube videoPersistent
match360yield.com
betweendigital.com
Sets a unique ID for the visitor, that allows third party advertisers to target the visitor with relevant advertisement. This pairing service is provided by third party advertisement hubs, which facilitates real-time bidding for advertisers.Session
mkmgsgp
mkmgrgp
hybrid.ai1 day
MRbing.com
c.clarity.ms
Used to track visitors on multiple websites, in order to present relevant advertisement based on the visitor’s preferences.7 days
MUIDbing.com
clarity.ms
Used widely by Microsoft as a unique user ID. The cookie enables user tracking by synchronising the ID across many Microsoft domains.1 year
nextIdyoutube.comUsed to track user’s interaction with embedded content.Session
pagead/1p-conversion/#/google.comCollects data on visitor behaviour from multiple websites, in order to present more relevant advertisement – This also allows the website to limit the number of times that they are shown the same advertisement.Session
pagead/1p-user-list/#google.comTracks if the user has shown interest in specific products or events across multiple websites and detects how the user navigates between sites. This is used for measurement of advertisement efforts and facilitates payment of referral-fees between websites.Session
pagead/landingdoubleclick.netCollects data on visitor behaviour from multiple websites, in order to present more relevant advertisement – This also allows the website to limit the number of times that they are shown the same advertisement.Session
pixeladform.netCollects information on user behaviour on multiple websites. This information is used in order to optimize the relevance of advertisement on the website.Session
PREFyoutube.comRegisters a unique ID that is used by Google to keep statistics of how the visitor uses YouTube videos across different websites.8 months
receive-cookie-deprecationadnxs.com
yandex.ru
Collects information on user behaviour on multiple websites. This information is used in order to optimize the relevance of advertisement on the website.400 days
remote_sidyoutube.comNecessary for the implementation and functionality of YouTube video-content on the website.Session
requestsyoutube.comUsed to track user’s interaction with embedded content.Session
ServiceWorkerLogsDatabase
#SWHealthLog
youtube.comNecessary for the implementation and functionality of YouTube video-content on the website.Persistent
side_storage_b764197a-122b-4f6c-b2b6-e728738e8dc2cdn.livechatinc.comPersistent
SMc.clarity.msRegisters a unique ID that identifies the user’s device during return visits across websites that use the same ad network. The ID is used to allow targeted ads.Session
SRM_Bbing.comTracks the user’s interaction with the website’s search-bar-function. This data can be used to present the user with relevant products or services.1 year
TESTCOOKIESENABLEDyoutube.comUsed to track user’s interaction with embedded content.1 day
tuuidbetweendigital.comCollects visitor data related to the user’s visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been loaded, with the purpose of displaying targeted ads.1 year
tuuidbidswitch.netRegisters whether or not the user has consented to the use of cookies.1 year
tuuid_lubidswitch.netContains a unique visitor ID, which allows Bidswitch.com to track the visitor across multiple websites. This allows Bidswitch to optimize advertisement relevance and ensure that the visitor does not see the same ads multiple times.1 year
txaidata.io
hybrid.ai
Session
uidadform.netRegisters a unique user ID that recognises the user’s browser when visiting websites that use the same ad network. The purpose is to optimise display of ads based on the user’s movements and various ad providers’ bids for displaying user ads.2 months
uidhybrid.aiUnique user ID that recognizes the user on returning visits10 years
UserMatchHistorylinkedin.comEnsures visitor browsing-security by preventing cross-site request forgery. This cookie is essential for the security of the website and visitor.30 days
utbetweendigital.comCollects data on user behaviour and interaction in order to optimize the website and make advertisement on the website more relevant.1 year
uuid2adnxs.comRegisters a unique ID that identifies a returning user’s device. The ID is used for targeted ads.3 months
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA
youtube.comto provide ad delivery or retargeting, store and track a visitor’s identity, Store and track interaction.180 days
w/1.0/sdopenx.netRegisters data on visitors such as IP addresses, geographical location and advertisement interaction. This information is used optimize the advertisement on websites that make use of OpenX.net services.Session
XANDR_PANIDadnxs.comThis cookie registers data on the visitor. The information is used to optimize advertisement relevance.3 months
yashryandex.ru1 year
YSCyoutube.comto Store and track interaction.Session
YtIdbMeta#databases
ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY
youtube.comUsed to track user’s interaction with embedded content.Persistent
yt.innertube::nextIdyoutube.comRegisters a unique ID to keep statistics of what videos from YouTube the user has seen.Persistent
yt-remote-cast-available
yt-remote-cast-installed
yt-remote-connected-devices
yt-remote-device-id
yt-remote-fast-check-period
yt-remote-session-app
yt-remote-session-name
youtube.comStores the user’s video player preferences using embedded YouTube videoSession
yuidssyandex.ruCollects information on user behaviour on multiple websites. This information is used in order to optimize the relevance of advertisement on the website.400 days
cdxhd_pxslotstatic.srvagm.deSession
ck_chk
ck_id
ck_rtc
srvagm.de400 days
400 days
180 days
cm.gifad.mail.ruSession
counter
counter2
top-fwz1.mail.ruSession
PVIDtop-fwz1.mail.ru1 year
viuseriddmg.digitaltarget.ru400 days

Please note, we review the following information and our use of particular cookies on a regular basis. The tables above represent a review of cookies as of May 2024.  

If you find a cookie set whilst browsing our website that is not mentioned here then please contact us at [email protected] and we will investigate thoroughly and update this page accordingly. 

LOGS AND SEARCH ENGINES 

UCLan Cyprus web server activity is recorded. We use our server log files to analyse usage of the University website and associated systems for resourcing and planning purposes. This information may be archived in an anonymous form for historical records for a defined period of time only. 

UCLan Cyprus makes use of two search engines: the widely-used general Google Custom Search and a course-specific search engine. We collect and retain search data in order to analyse visitor requests. We use this information to prioritise popular and important content to ensure relevant search results are provided. 

SERVICES 

From time to time we facilitate the presentation of surveys on the website. Privacy information and use of cookies will be detailed by each survey and will supersede or supplement policy presented here. 

LIMIT OF THIS POLICY 

This privacy policy applies only to websites administered by the UCLan Cyprus which reside on the main UCLan Cyprus domain (www.uclancyprus.ac.cy) . While this website provides links to other relevant websites, the University cannot be held responsible for the content provided by third-party websites or providers and is not responsible for the privacy policies and protection of your data collected by these websites. 

CONTACT US  

If you would like more detailed information relating to our Data Protection Policy, your privacy or your rights, or who to contact if you have any concerns about the use of your data, please visit our Data Protection Policy

UCLan Cyprus’ Data Protection Office advises the University how to comply with data protection legislation and manages and coordinates requests made under the GDPR and associated legislation.  

You can contact the Data Protection Officer at: 

Mr. Stylianos N. Christoforou 
UCLan Cyprus 
University Av. 12-14 Pyla, 7080, Cyprus 
Email: [email protected] 
Telephone: +357 24 694000 
Fax: +357 24 812120 

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