Difference between revisions of "NoSQLZoo:Privacy policy"
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− | == | + | ==What Are Cookies?== |
− | + | ''An HTTP cookie (web cookie, browser cookie) is a small piece of data that a server sends to the user's web browser. The browser may store it and send it back with the next request to the same server. Typically, it's used to tell if two requests came from the same browser — keeping a user logged-in, for example.'' - [https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/Cookies Mozilla Developer Network] | |
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+ | ==NoSQLZoo Cookie Use== | ||
+ | NoSQLZoo makes use of cookies to enable retention of progress across multiple separate browsing sessions. Additionally, if you sign in, NoSQLZoo will make use of more cookies to provide core MediaWiki functionality. These cookies can be removed at any time by using the appropriate settings page of any modern browser. NoSQLZoo is designed with cookies in mind, and removal or refusal of cookies may negatively impact your use of this website. | ||
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+ | ==Further Data Usage== | ||
+ | Any input sent to the interactive editors on this website will be logged for security and educational purposes, and may be later reviewed for the purpose of improving the content or design of this website. Investigations on usage patterns and student attainment may be published by researchers at Edinburgh Napier University, but will consist of aggregate data where user anonymity is preserved. By continuing to use NoSQLZoo, you are giving your consent to this data being used for research purposes. | ||
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+ | ==Google Analytics== | ||
+ | This website also makes use of Google Analytics. Should you wish to opt out of your usage data being collected in this manner, you can do so by installing the following add on: [https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout Google Analytics OptOut] or through an advertisement blocker of your choice. |
Latest revision as of 15:50, 16 October 2018
What Are Cookies?
An HTTP cookie (web cookie, browser cookie) is a small piece of data that a server sends to the user's web browser. The browser may store it and send it back with the next request to the same server. Typically, it's used to tell if two requests came from the same browser — keeping a user logged-in, for example. - Mozilla Developer Network
NoSQLZoo Cookie Use
NoSQLZoo makes use of cookies to enable retention of progress across multiple separate browsing sessions. Additionally, if you sign in, NoSQLZoo will make use of more cookies to provide core MediaWiki functionality. These cookies can be removed at any time by using the appropriate settings page of any modern browser. NoSQLZoo is designed with cookies in mind, and removal or refusal of cookies may negatively impact your use of this website.
Further Data Usage
Any input sent to the interactive editors on this website will be logged for security and educational purposes, and may be later reviewed for the purpose of improving the content or design of this website. Investigations on usage patterns and student attainment may be published by researchers at Edinburgh Napier University, but will consist of aggregate data where user anonymity is preserved. By continuing to use NoSQLZoo, you are giving your consent to this data being used for research purposes.
Google Analytics
This website also makes use of Google Analytics. Should you wish to opt out of your usage data being collected in this manner, you can do so by installing the following add on: Google Analytics OptOut or through an advertisement blocker of your choice.