Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: May 26, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how STRANSFORM Limited uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and digital platform. We use cookies to enhance your experience, improve platform performance, and understand how our institutional transformation programmes are accessed and used.
We are committed to transparency in how we collect and use data. This policy describes our cookie practices in detail and explains how you can manage your preferences.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit our website. They serve as a way to remember information about your visit and preferences.
Cookies contain unique identifiers that allow us to recognize your device when you return to our platform. They enable personalized experiences and help us analyze how our services are used.
Cookies are generally harmless and do not contain viruses or executable code. They cannot identify you directly but work with other data to provide insights into user behavior patterns.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
Purpose: Temporary cookies that maintain your login state and session continuity
- Expire automatically when you close your browser
- Essential for secure authentication and account management
- Allow you to remain logged into your account during your visit
- Prevent you from re-entering credentials for each page
Persistent Cookies
Purpose: Long-term cookies that remember your preferences across visits
- Remain on your device for extended periods (months to years)
- Remember your language and display preferences
- Store your registration information for convenient access
- Recognize you when you return to our platform
First-Party Cookies
Purpose: Set directly by STRANSFORM for platform management
- Authenticate your identity and manage your session
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Track your navigation within our platform
- Enable core platform functionality
Third-Party Cookies
Purpose: Set by analytics and external service providers
- Provided by analytics services to measure platform traffic and behavior
- Set by service providers for email, hosting, and security functions
- Used to understand aggregate user patterns and website performance
- Managed by third-party services with their own privacy policies
4. Cookie Categories
Essential Cookies
Required: Yes | Consent Required: No
These cookies are necessary for basic platform functionality. They cannot be disabled without breaking core features:
- Authentication and security cookies
- Session management and login tokens
- CSRF protection and fraud prevention
- Cookie consent preferences storage
Performance & Analytics Cookies
Required: No | Consent Required: Yes
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform:
- Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user flow, and engagement metrics
- Performance monitoring: Measures site speed and responsiveness
- User behavior analysis: Identifies popular pages and resources
- Heatmapping: Shows where users click and scroll on pages
Functional Cookies
Required: No | Consent Required: Yes
These cookies enhance user experience with personalization features:
- Language preference storage
- Display customization and theme selection
- Remembering user preferences across visits
- Personalizing content and programme recommendations
Marketing Cookies
Required: No | Consent Required: Yes
These cookies are used for institutional engagement and messaging:
- Tracking programme interest and engagement
- Measuring effectiveness of communication campaigns
- Understanding institutional needs and transformation priorities
- Facilitating institutional outreach and advisory services
5. Third-Party Cookies & Services
Analytics Services
- Google Analytics: Measures website traffic, user behavior, and engagement patterns
- Service Provider Privacy: Third-party services maintain their own privacy policies and cookie practices
- Data Sharing: Aggregate usage data may be shared with service providers for performance analysis
Communication Services
- Email marketing platforms for programme communications
- Tracking email opens and link clicks to measure engagement
- CRM systems for managing institutional relationships
Security & Infrastructure
- Content delivery networks for optimal performance
- Security services for fraud prevention
- Cloud hosting providers for platform infrastructure
Your Control Over Third-Party Cookies
Most third-party services provide options to opt out of their tracking. You can manage preferences through:
- Service provider privacy dashboards and opt-out links
- Browser settings and privacy extensions
- Our cookie consent management tool
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences by category
- Access this tool again via footer links at any time
Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:
- Allow all cookies: Accept all cookies automatically
- Block all cookies: Decline all non-essential cookies
- Block third-party cookies: Allow first-party only
- Clear cookies: Delete existing cookies from your device
Note: Disabling essential cookies may impair platform functionality and prevent you from registering for programmes or accessing your account.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include "Do Not Track" signals. STRANSFORM respects these signals and will not use optional tracking technologies when DNT is enabled. Essential functionality remains available.
Browser-Specific Instructions
For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your browser, please visit:
7. Other Tracking Technologies
Web Beacons & Pixels
We may use web beacons (also called pixel tags) in emails and web pages to:
- Track email opens and link clicks
- Measure programme communication effectiveness
- Understand user engagement with content
- Improve communication relevance
Local Storage
HTML5 Local Storage and Session Storage persist data on your device similar to cookies:
- Store user preferences and settings
- Cache downloaded resources for faster loading
- Maintain form data and user customizations
- Enable offline platform functionality
Device Identifiers
We may collect device-specific identifiers for mobile applications:
- Mobile device IDs for app personalization
- Advertising identifiers (IDFA on iOS, AAID on Android)
- IP addresses for security and analytics