Cookie Policy

COOKIE POLICY

FLORIDA OPEN UNIVERSITY

1. OVERVIEW

This Cookie Policy explains how Florida Open University (“University,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://unimiami.university/ and related platforms.

Contactinfo@floridaopen.university
Address: 2001 NW 107th Avenue, Suite 405, Office 409, Doral, Florida. 33172

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.

2.1 Types of Cookies by Duration

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specific period or until you manually delete them

2.2 Types of Cookies by Origin

• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by our website
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by third-party services we use

3. COOKIES WE USE

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.

Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
JSESSIONID	Maintains user session	Session	First-party
csrf_token	CSRF attack protection	Session	First-party
lang_preference	User language preference	1 year	First-party
accessibility_settings	Accessibility settings	1 year	First-party

3.2 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enhance website functionality and user experience.

Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
user_preferences	Customized settings	6 months	First-party
login_remember	Remember login credentials	30 days	First-party
form_data	Save partially completed forms	24 hours	First-party
navigation_state	Maintain navigation state	Session	First-party

3.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website.

Name	Purpose	Provider	Duration
_ga	Web traffic analysis	Google Analytics	2 years
ga*	Web traffic analysis	Google Analytics	2 years
_gid	Web traffic analysis	Google Analytics	24 hours
_gat	Request rate control	Google Analytics	1 minute

3.4 Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used to display relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness.

Name	Purpose	Provider	Duration
_fbp	Facebook conversion tracking	Facebook	3 months
ads_preferences	Advertising preferences	Google Ads	1 year
utm_tracking	Marketing campaign tracking	First-party	30 days

4. COOKIE USAGE PURPOSES

4.1 Essential Functionality

• Authentication and session security
• Shopping cart/application maintenance
• Accessibility settings
• Language and format preferences

4.2 User Experience Enhancement

• Content personalization
• Remembering user preferences
• Navigation optimization
• Form functionalities

4.3 Analytics and Performance

• Website traffic measurement
• User behavior analysis
• Popular page identification
• Site performance optimization

4.4 Marketing and Communication

• Campaign effectiveness tracking
• Promotional content personalization
• Conversion analysis
• Remarketing and targeted advertising

5. SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

In addition to cookies, we use:

5.1 Web Beacons

Small, invisible images used for:

• Email open tracking
• Content interaction analysis
• Campaign effectiveness measurement

5.2 Local Storage

• Local Storage: For persistent data in the browser
• Session Storage: For temporary session data
• IndexedDB: For more complex data storage

5.3 Device Identifiers

• Browser and operating system information
• Screen resolution and display settings
• Time zone and language settings

6. COOKIE MANAGEMENT

6.1 Consent and Control

When using our website for the first time, you will be presented with a cookie banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Customize your preferences
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Access detailed information

6.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome:

1. Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
2. Select desired configuration

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
2. Configure according to preferences

Safari:

1. Preferences > Privacy
2. Manage cookies and website data

Microsoft Edge:

1. Settings > Cookies and site permissions
2. Cookies and site data

6.3 Cookie Preference Center

Access our Cookie Preference Center at any time to:

• View active cookies
• Modify settings
• Update consent
• Delete specific cookies

7. THIRD-PARTY COOKIES

7.1 Google Analytics

• Purpose: Web traffic and user behavior analysis
• Data collected: Pages visited, time on site, traffic source
• Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

7.2 Google Ads

• Purpose: Marketing and targeted advertising
• Data collected: Ad interactions, conversions
• Privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

7.3 Facebook Pixel

• Purpose: Conversion tracking and remarketing
• Data collected: Website activity, conversion events
• Privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation

8. IMPACT OF DISABLING COOKIES

8.1 Essential Cookies

If you disable these cookies:

• You will not be able to log into your account
• Some site functions will not work properly
• Site security may be compromised

8.2 Functionality Cookies

If you disable these cookies:

• You will lose personalized settings
• You will need to re-enter information repeatedly
• User experience will be reduced

8.3 Analytics Cookies

If you disable these cookies:

• Your browsing experience will not be affected
• We cannot improve the site based on your usage
• Traffic analysis will be less accurate

9. COOKIES IN MOBILE APPLICATIONS

Our mobile applications may use similar technologies:

• Mobile device identifiers
• Session tokens
• Local application settings
• Application usage analytics

10. LEGAL COMPLIANCE

10.1 Applicable Regulations

• COPPA: Children’s Online Privacy Protection
• FERPA: Educational Records Protection
• Florida Information Protection Act: Florida Data Protection

10.2 User Rights

You have the right to:

• Know what cookies we use
• Control the use of non-essential cookies
• Access and delete collected data
• Withdraw consent at any time

11. POLICY UPDATES

This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect:

• Changes in cookie technology
• New third-party services
• Regulatory updates
• Site functionality improvements

Significant changes will be communicated through:

• Website notification
• Email to registered users
• Updated cookie banner

12. CONTACT

For questions about our Cookie Policy:

Privacy Officer
Florida Open University
2001 NW 107th Avenue, Suite 405, Office 409

Doral, Florida. 33172
Email: info@floridaopen.university
Phone: (754)-272-0543

Technical Support
Email: support@floridaopen.university