Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how vanguardlearning.site uses them, and the choices available to you regarding their use. This policy should be read alongside the Privacy Policy, which provides broader context on how personal data is handled. The Platform operates in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023 (NDPA), the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation 2019 (NDPR), and applicable guidance from the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on subsequent visits and remember certain information about your preferences or actions. Cookies do not typically contain personally identifiable information on their own, but information stored in cookies may be combined with other data the Platform holds.
Similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags operate in comparable ways. This policy covers all such technologies used on vanguardlearning.site.
Categories of Cookies Used on This Website
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled without preventing core functionality from working. No consent is required for strictly necessary cookies under Nigerian data protection guidance.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| vl_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference (accept or decline) so the consent bar does not appear on every page visit | 180 days | First-party |
| PHPSESSID (if applicable) | Maintains session state during a single browsing session | Session (deleted on browser close) | First-party |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help the Platform understand how visitors interact with the website, which pages are visited most frequently, and where users arrive from. This information is used in aggregate form to improve the website. Analytics cookies are only set if you have provided consent through the cookie consent bar.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated client ID number | 2 years | Third-party |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores and counts page views for session-level analytics | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users; stores and updates a unique value for each page visited | 24 hours | Third-party |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic sites | 1 minute | Third-party |
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation. The Platform currently uses minimal functional cookies. If additional features are introduced that require functional cookies, this policy will be updated accordingly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| vl_pref | Stores user interface preferences such as scroll position or section state if applicable | 30 days | First-party |
Cookies Not Used on This Website
The following cookie categories are not currently in use on vanguardlearning.site:
- Advertising or targeting cookies
- Social media tracking cookies
- Cross-site behavioural tracking cookies
- Remarketing or retargeting pixels
Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit vanguardlearning.site, a consent bar appears at the top of the page. You may accept or decline non-essential cookies at that point. Your preference is stored in the vl_consent cookie for 180 days. Strictly necessary cookies are placed regardless of your choice as they are required for the website to function.
You may also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser
Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some website features. Browser-level cookie management instructions are available on the support pages of commonly used browsers including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Third-Party Cookie Providers
Where third-party cookies are placed (such as Google Analytics), those providers operate under their own privacy and data processing terms. The Platform has no direct control over cookies set by third parties. Google's privacy practices are described at policies.google.com. Analytics data collected through Google Analytics is processed in accordance with Google's data processing terms and the Platform's data processing agreement with Google.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
As the Platform evolves and introduces new features, the cookies in use may change. This Cookie Policy will be updated to reflect any such changes, with the revision date shown at the top of the document. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically.
Contact Regarding Cookies
If you have questions about how cookies are used on this website or wish to exercise data rights related to cookie-collected data, contact the Platform at:
Email: [email protected]
Address: 10 Ashabi Cole St, Alausa, Ikeja 101233, Lagos, Nigeria