Cookie Policy
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Effective Date: August 12, 2025
What are cookies?
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use, the information we collect using cookies, how that information is used, and how to manage your cookie settings.
Cookies are small text files used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website loads in your browser. These cookies help the website function properly, improve security, provide a better user experience, and help us understand how the website performs.
How do we use cookies?
Like most online services, our website uses both first-party and third-party cookies.
First-party cookies are mainly necessary for the website to function correctly and they do not collect personally identifiable information.
Third-party cookies are mainly used for:
- understanding how the website performs
- analyzing how visitors interact with the website
- improving security
- providing relevant advertising
- improving user experience
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
Necessary cookies enable core functionality such as user login, security, and user preference settings. These cookies do not store personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| __cfruid | Session | Set by Cloudflare to identify trusted web traffic. |
| _ga | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Google Analytics cookie used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data. |
| _ga_* | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Used by Google Analytics to store and count page views. |
| sib_cuid | 6 months | Used by SendinBlue to store unique visits. |
| VEE | 1 month | Essential session cookie used for validating user sessions and maintaining secure access. |
| mf_useformat | 1 month | Stores display preferences such as desktop or mobile view. |
| cookieyes-consent | 1 year | Stores user cookie consent preferences. |
| _gcl_au | 3 months | Used by Google Tag Manager to experiment with advertisement efficiency. |
| test_cookie | 15 minutes | Used by doubleclick.net to determine whether the browser supports cookies. |
| sql_highereduspo_session | Session | Session cookie used by the website backend. |
| FCCDCF | 1 year 24 days | Consent framework cookie. |
| IDE | 1 year 24 days | Used by Google DoubleClick for advertising performance. |
Manage Cookie Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by using the Cookie Settings option available on this website.
This allows you to revisit the cookie consent banner and modify your preferences or withdraw your consent.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
If you use another browser, please visit the official support documentation for that browser.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page.
Xolo Go OĂ (Operating as HigherEduSpot)
Kalasadama 4, 50603 Tallinn, Estonia
[email protected]
Last updated: 13/06/2026 16:40 (UTC)