Effective date: 24 September 2025
Last reviewed: 24 September 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how ISAC Digital Academy (“ISAC”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the website www.isacdigitalacademy.com (the “Site”). It describes what cookies are, how and why we use them, the categories of cookies we use, the specific cookies that may be used when you visit the Site, and how you can control or delete cookies.
Quick summary
- We use cookies to make the Site work (essential cookies), to improve performance and analytics, to remember your preferences, and to deliver personalized advertising (where you give consent).
- Some cookies are set by ISAC; others are set by third parties (Google, Meta (Facebook), LinkedIn, Hotjar, YouTube/Google, Cloudflare, etc.).
- You can accept or decline non-essential cookies via our cookie banner and change your settings at any time. Disabling certain cookies may reduce the functionality of the Site.
- This policy is part of, and should be read together with, our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They store small amounts of information such as a unique identifier. Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage, and device identifiers — all of which can be used to recognize your device and collect information about your browsing activity.
Cookies are commonly classified as:
- Strictly necessary (essential) — required for the Site to function.
- Performance / Analytics — help us understand how visitors interact with the Site.
- Functional — remember choices you make (language, preferences).
- Targeting / Advertising — used to deliver relevant ads and measure ad performance.
- Security — used to detect fraud and protect the Site.
2. Why we use cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential site operation (logins, session management, security).
- Analytics and performance (understand usage, improve the Site).
- Functional (remember language, region, accessibility preferences).
- Advertising (show relevant ads on the Site or on other services).
- Security (detect and prevent fraud, protect user accounts).
We rely on consent for non-essential cookies where required by law (for example, in the EU). Essential cookies are strictly necessary and do not require consent to operate.
3. Consent & cookie controls
When you first visit our Site a cookie banner will appear asking you to accept or manage cookies. You can:
- Accept all cookies — permit all categories including analytics and advertising.
- Reject non-essential cookies — permit only strictly necessary cookies.
- Manage settings — choose which categories (performance, functional, advertising) you allow.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the Site footer (or via the same cookie banner if it is available), or by clearing cookies and adjusting your browser settings (see Section 9).
Note: Clearing or blocking cookies may affect the availability and functionality of certain features, including login and personalization.
4. Third-party cookies
Third parties (for example analytics providers and advertising networks) may place cookies on your device when you interact with the Site. These third parties collect information according to their own privacy policies. We do not control these cookies; please see the third-party provider’s site for more details and opt-out options.
5. Legal basis for processing (EU/EEA users)
When applicable (e.g., for visitors from the EU/EEA), our legal bases for using cookies are:
- Strictly necessary cookies: our legitimate interest to operate the Site.
- Analytics, functional & advertising cookies: consent (where required).
You may withdraw consent at any time — withdrawing consent will not affect processing already lawfully carried out prior to withdrawal.
6. Children
Our Site is intended for a general audience and is not directed at children below the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that we have collected personal data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information.
7. How long cookies remain on your device
Cookie lifetimes vary: session cookies are deleted when you close your browser; persistent cookies remain for a fixed period (e.g., hours, days, months, or years) and then expire. The table below lists common cookies we or our providers may use and the typical lifetimes. Durations are approximate and third-party vendors may change cookie names and retention periods — check the vendor’s documentation for the most current information.
8. Denomination table (detailed list)
Table columns: DENOMINATION | TECHNICAL NAME | PURPOSE | INFORMATION COLLECTED | PERMANENCE | MANAGING ENTITY
| DENOMINATION | TECHNICAL NAME | PURPOSE | INFORMATION COLLECTED | PERMANENCE | MANAGING ENTITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session (Site) | PHPSESSID | Maintain user session / login state | Session identifier, login state | Session (deleted on browser close) | ISAC Digital Academy |
| Cookie Consent | cookie_consent | Store user cookie preferences | Consent status | Persistent (1 year) | ISAC Digital Academy |
| Google Analytics | _ga | Differentiate users | Unique client ID, session data | Persistent (2 years) | |
| Google Analytics | _gid | Track user journeys | Session activity, page views | Persistent (24 hrs) | |
| Google Analytics | _gat | Limit request rate | Request throttling info | Persistent (1 min) | |
| Google Ads | _gcl_au | Measure ad click attribution | Click & referral data | Persistent (90 days) | |
| Facebook Pixel | _fbp | Deliver targeted advertising | User device info, browsing behavior | Persistent (3 months) | Facebook/Meta |
| LinkedIn Insight Tag | li_sugr | Retargeting & analytics | Browser identifier, ad engagement data | Persistent (90 days) | |
| Hotjar Tracking | _hjSessionUser | Understand user interactions | Clicks, scrolls, session heatmaps | Persistent (1 year) | Hotjar |
| YouTube Embed | VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Optimize video experience | Bandwidth data, playback preferences | Persistent (6 months) | YouTube/Google |
| Cloudflare Security | __cfduid | Identify trusted traffic | IP hash, browser details | Persistent (30 days) | Cloudflare |
Important: The above list contains the cookies and typical cookie names you may encounter on our Site. Third-party providers sometimes change cookie names and retention periods. If you see a cookie name not listed above, check your browser cookie inspector or the third party’s privacy pages for the most current details.
9. How you can control or delete cookies
Browser controls
You can block or delete cookies using your browser settings. The steps differ by browser and version — search for “manage cookies Chrome/Firefox/Safari/Edge” or use your browser’s Help pages. Typical actions:
- View cookies currently set.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Clear all cookies for the Site.
- Block all cookies (not recommended; may break Site functionality).
Common quick steps (high-level)
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies and other site data → Manage exceptions / See all cookies and site data.
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Data.
- Safari (macOS): Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove.
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Mobile browsers
Mobile browsers have similar settings (Chrome for Android, Safari for iOS). Consult your mobile browser’s help pages for exact steps.
Opt-outs for targeted advertising
You can opt out of some ad-targeting through industry-wide controls:
- Google Ads Settings — turn off ad personalization (search “Google Ad Settings”).
- Facebook Ad Preferences — control ads based on your activity (via your Facebook account).
- Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) & Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) — opt-out tools for participating networks.
- Device-level controls — mobile OS privacy settings can limit ad tracking on mobile devices.
If you want us to remove tracking cookies at our end (to the extent possible), please contact us (contact details below) and we will explain available options and what we can remove.
10. Do-not-track signals
Some browsers transmit a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. At present, there is no industry standard requiring us to respond to DNT signals; therefore, our Site does not currently respond to DNT settings. If that changes, we will update this policy.
11. Data retention and security
Cookies themselves generally store only identifiers and non-sensitive data. When cookies result in the collection of personal data (for example, analytics tied to a user profile), we retain such data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy and our Privacy Policy.
We maintain technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure — if you have security concerns, contact us via the details below.
12. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time (for example, due to changes in the law, technology, or third-party vendors). When we make significant updates, we will post a prominent notice on the Site and update the “Effective date” at the top of this policy.
13. Your privacy rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights over your personal data, including:
- Right to access (request a copy of your data).
- Right to rectification (correct inaccurate data).
- Right to erasure (delete your data).
- Right to restrict or object to processing.
- Right to data portability.
- Right to withdraw consent (where processing is based on consent).
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details below. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
14. How to check which cookies are set for the Site
Use your browser’s developer tools (Application → Cookies) or an external cookie inspection extension to view cookies currently stored on your device by the Site. These tools show the cookie name, domain, expiration date, and other attributes.
15. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, or if you wish to submit a data subject request, please contact:
ISAC Digital Academy
Website: www.isacdigitalacademy.com
Email: info@isacdigitalacademy.com
Phone: +91-999-693-4444
Postal address: 1 Modibaug Commercial, 2nd Floor, Ganeshkhind Road, Shivajinagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411016
If you are located in a jurisdiction that provides regulatory oversight (for example, the EU), you may also have the right to file a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
16. Disclaimer & legal note
This Cookie Policy explains ISAC’s current use of cookies and related technologies. It is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For legal compliance tailored to your jurisdiction (for example GDPR, ePrivacy Directive, UK Data Protection Act, Indian IT Rules), consult qualified legal counsel.