- Last updated: January 2026
Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
How We Use Cookies
AODA Training uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential cookies
Always activeThese cookies are necessary for the website and platform to function correctly. They enable you to log in, access your training dashboard, maintain your session, and use secure areas of the site. These cookies cannot be disabled without impairing core functionality.
- Session authentication — keeps you logged in during your visit
- Security tokens — protects against cross-site request forgery (CSRF)
- Load balancing — distributes server traffic to maintain performance
Functional cookies
OptionalThese cookies remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience. They are not essential but make the platform more convenient to use.
- Language and region preferences
- Training progress and last-viewed course
- Accessibility settings such as font size or contrast mode
Analytics cookies
OptionalWe use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. The data collected is aggregated and anonymized — it does not identify you personally. We use this information to improve page content, navigation, and overall user experience.
- Google Analytics — tracks page views, session duration, bounce rate, and traffic sources
- Hotjar — records anonymized session data and heatmaps to identify usability issues
Marketing cookies
OptionalMarketing cookies help us and our advertising partners show you relevant content about AODA compliance when you visit other websites. We only use these cookies where you have given explicit consent.
- Google Ads — measures effectiveness of ad campaigns
- LinkedIn Insight Tag — tracks conversions from LinkedIn advertising
- Meta Pixel — measures campaign performance on Facebook and Instagram
Cookies We Use
| Cookie name | Provider | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
_session
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AODA Training | Session | Keeps you authenticated during your visit |
_csrf
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AODA Training | Session | Security token to prevent CSRF attacks |
_aoda_prefs
|
AODA Training | 1 year | Stores your accessibility and display preferences |
_ga
|
Google Analytics | 2 years | Distinguishes unique visitors for analytics |
_ga_[ID]
|
Google Analytics | 2 years | Stores session state for Google Analytics |
_hjSessionUser
|
Hotjar | 1 year | Identifies a unique Hotjar user |
_hjSession
|
Hotjar | 30 minutes | Stores current session data for heatmap recording |
_gcl_au
|
Google Ads | 3 months | Measures ad conversion effectiveness |
ln_or
|
1 day | Tracks conversions from LinkedIn Insight Tag | |
_fbp
|
Meta | 3 months | Identifies browsers for Facebook ad measurement |
Managing and Withdrawing Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear asking for your preferences. You can accept all cookies, accept essential cookies only, or customise your choices by category. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the footer of any page.
Browser cookie settings — quick links
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Other Site Data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Cookies and Site Data
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use for analytics and advertising. These parties set cookies according to their own privacy policies, over which we have no direct control. We have listed all known third-party cookies in the table above. For more information, please review the privacy policies of Google, Meta, LinkedIn, and Hotjar directly.
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal that requests that websites not track your browsing activity. Our analytics tools do not currently respond to DNT signals, though you can opt out of analytics cookies using the cookie consent banner or your browser settings.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new cookies or change the purpose of existing ones. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects when the most recent change was made. Continued use of our website after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
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