Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember things about you and your preferences. At Usanetpeople, we use various types of cookies and similar tracking technologies to make your experience smoother and more personalized.

These files contain information that gets sent back to our servers each time you visit our site. Some cookies are essential for basic functionality, while others help us understand how you interact with our content so we can improve our services for everyone in the social work community.

Types of Cookies We Use

How We Use Tracking Technologies

Beyond traditional cookies, we employ several tracking methods to improve your experience on usanetpeople.wiki. Here's how these technologies work in practice:

• Session cookies that keep you logged in while you navigate between different sections of our learning programs
• Persistent cookies that remember your progress through our diversity and inclusion training modules
• Third-party analytics tools that help us understand which career development resources are most valuable to our community
• Local storage technologies that save your quiz results and course completion status
• Web beacons in our newsletters that track email engagement and help us send more relevant content

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for controlling how cookies work on your device. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your settings to decline them if you prefer. Keep in mind that disabling certain cookies might affect some features of our website.

Data Retention and Your Rights

We retain cookie data for different periods depending on the type and purpose. Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may remain for up to two years. Analytics data is typically stored for 26 months to help us identify long-term trends in how our educational content is being used.

You have the right to request deletion of your cookie data at any time. You can also ask us to provide information about what data we've collected through cookies and how it's being used. Since we're committed to supporting diversity and inclusion in social work, we want to ensure your privacy rights are fully respected throughout your interaction with our platform.

• Request access to your cookie data and tracking information
• Ask for correction of any inaccurate information we may have collected
• Request deletion of your cookie data and associated tracking records
• Opt out of non-essential cookies while maintaining access to core website features
• Receive a copy of your data in a portable format if you choose to use other platforms

Third-Party Cookies and Partners

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use to enhance your learning experience. These might include video hosting platforms for our training content, social media widgets, or analytics providers. Each third party has their own privacy policy governing how they use cookies.

We carefully select our third-party partners based on their commitment to privacy and their relevance to our mission of advancing diversity and inclusion in social work. However, we don't have direct control over these third-party cookies, so we recommend reviewing their individual privacy policies if you have specific concerns.

Updates to This Policy

As our platform evolves and new technologies emerge, we may need to update this cookie policy. We'll notify you of any significant changes through our website or via email if you've subscribed to our communications. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent revision.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically, especially if you're actively participating in our learning programs or professional development courses. Changes typically occur when we add new features, integrate with different service providers, or respond to feedback from our community of social work professionals.