1. RESPONSIBLE ENTITY (DATA CONTROLLER)

The entity that is responsible for managing cookies on the VCC Platforms is Kelbix Technology Group referred to as KT Group having a registered place of business at 108 Elizabeth Avenue, POD Off Grayston, Sandton, 2196, Gauteng, South Africa (“we”, “us”, and “our”).

2. WHAT IS A COOKIE?

A cookie is a small piece of data, typically consisting of letters and numbers. When you visit a website, the website may send a cookie to your browser. Subsequently, the browser may store the cookie on your computer or mobile device. Cookies are designed to allow the recognition of your device and collection of certain information about your use of websites. Thus, over time, cookies allow websites to “remember” your actions, login details, settings, and preferences. There are several types of cookies, namely, (i) persistent cookies, which remain valid until their expiration date or until deleted and (ii) session cookies that are stored on a web browser and remain valid until the moment the browser is closed. Cookies may also be (i) first-party cookies (set by the website itself) and (ii) third-party cookies (placed by third-party websites).

4. FOR WHAT PURPOSES DO WE USE COOKIES?

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To identify you as a unique user when you are browsing the VCC Platforms;
• To verify your details while you are navigating through the VCC Platforms;
• To customise and personalise the VCC Platforms for you;
• To remember your custom preferences;
• To enable you to use features and functionalities of the VCC Platforms;
• To promote the VCC Platforms;
• To serve you content that is of interest to you;
• To ensure the security of the VCC Platforms;
• To generate information and reports about your use of the VCC Platforms;
• To serve you advertisement that may be of interest to you.

Please refer to the table above for the detailed description of the purposes of each cookie used by us.

5. COOKIE CONSENT

When you visit the VCC Platforms for the first time, we may ask you to provide us with your consent to our use of cookies. If you do not provide your consent to our use of all cookies, we will serve you technical and functionality cookies only that are strictly necessary to ensure the proper functioning of the VCC Platforms. The use of such cookies does not require your consent. Please note that we may not be able to provide you with the best possible user experience if not all cookies are enabled.

6. GOOGLE ANALYTICS

In addition to other business analytics providers (e.g., Semrush), we use Google Analytics, the service provided by Google LLC based in the United States. (“Google”) to analyse your use of the VCC Platforms. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information by means of cookies and we use its services to create reports about your use of the Platforms. Google Analytics cookies are anonymous first-party cookies. Such cookies include cookies entitled “__gat”, “__gid”, and “__ga”. Please note that the use of Google Analytics cookies is anonymous and does not allow us to identify you in any manner.

The information generated by cookies about your use of the Platforms (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Please note that your IP address will be anonymised and Google will not combine your IP address with other information Google holds about you.

Thus, Google will not be able to identify you. In certain cases (e.g., when required by law or when third parties conduct services on behalf of Google), Google may transfer the information to third parties. For more information about Google Analytics’ privacy practices, please visit https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245?hl=en . If you would like to opt out from Google Analytics, you can do so by installing a Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en

7. HOW TO DISABLE COOKIES?

If you would like to refuse our use of cookies on the VCC Platforms, you can decline our use of non-strictly necessary technical cookies through the cookie banner that you see on the VCC Platforms when you visit them for the first time.

You can also disable cookies at any time by declining cookies in your browser or device (please check your browser’s or device’s “help” functionality). Please note that some parts of the VCC Platforms may not function properly without all our cookies. For more information on how to disable cookies on a particular browser, please visit the “Help” function of the browser provider.

8. CONTACT

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: support@virtualclassconnect.com

Postal address: KT Group – 108 Elizabeth Avenue, POD Off Grayston, Sandton, 2196, Gauteng, South Africa.