Privacy policy
See COL website for full Privacy Policy.
Why we collect your information
We collect your information to allow you access to this learning management system and for the purposes of authentication.
What data do we collect?
COL collects only a minimum of online data to meet the purpose of activities designed to fulfil its mission of increasing access to learning at all levels.
You can use this platform as a guest, and by doing so, we do not collect any personal data about you but you cannot track your progress through courses, interact with activities like assessments or collect certificates of completion.
For users who log in, we collect personal identifiers such as your name and email address. Sometimes we may also collect information such as your organisational affiliation, country, age and gender. Such data will be retained only for the period of time that is compatible with the purposes for which the data is collected.
ExternalLinks
This platform contains links to external sites, including X, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where users may have accounts. COL does not gather profile data from these or other external sites.
Cookies in use on this platform
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser on your computer or mobile device. They help websites function correctly and can also be used to remember preferences or understand how a site is being used.
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings.
This site uses an essential session cookie, called MoodleSession. This cookie is required for the site to function properly and, if you log in, to keep you signed in as you move between pages. It is deleted when you log out or close your browser.
We also use optional analytics cookies to help us understand how people use Learning @ COL and to improve the service. These cookies are turned off by default and are only used if you choose to accept them. Analytics information may include information such as your IP address, browser and device type, and how you use the site. We do not use analytics cookies to identify you personally.
You can accept or reject optional cookies when you first visit the site and change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings.