This Cookie Policy explains how NeuralPathway Inc. ("NeuralPathway," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies when you visit neuralpathway.one. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By continuing to use our website after making cookie choices through our banner, you consent to the practices described here within the categories you have accepted.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember preferences, maintain security, and understand how visitors interact with pages. Local storage is a related browser technology that stores data on your device with no automatic expiry unless configured — we use local storage to remember your cookie consent choices for six months. Similar technologies may include session identifiers and analytics pixels used by service providers under contract with NeuralPathway.
How we obtain consent
When you first visit neuralpathway.one with JavaScript enabled, a cookie banner appears at the bottom of the page offering three options: Accept all, Reject all, or Customise. Your selection is stored in browser local storage under the key np_cookie_consent for six months from the date of your choice. Until you make a selection, non-essential cookies and analytics tools that depend on consent should not activate. You may change your preferences at any time by clearing browser local storage and revisiting the site to trigger the banner again, or by adjusting browser settings as described below.
Cookie categories
We group cookies and similar technologies into the following categories:
Strictly necessary
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take — such as submitting a contact form, navigating between pages, or maintaining basic security. Strictly necessary technologies may include session management for form protection and load balancing identifiers from our hosting provider. Because they are required for service delivery, they do not require separate consent under typical Canadian practice, though we disclose them here for transparency.
Functional
Functional cookies enable enhanced features such as remembering cookie consent choices and optional interface preferences. Our cookie consent record stored in local storage falls into this category. Functional storage persists for six months unless you clear it earlier. Without functional storage, you would see the cookie banner on every visit and we could not honour your prior Accept, Reject, or Customise selections.
Analytics
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use neuralpathway.one — which pages are viewed, how long sessions last, whether navigation paths reveal content gaps, and whether technical errors occur. Analytics data is aggregated where possible and used to improve site structure, programme descriptions, and FAQ clarity. Analytics cookies are optional. They are disabled unless you choose Accept all or enable Analytics cookies through the Customise modal. We do not use analytics data to build advertising profiles or sell visitor behaviour to third-party marketers.
Marketing
NeuralPathway does not currently deploy third-party advertising or retargeting cookies on neuralpathway.one. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy, request appropriate consent before activating marketing cookies, and provide granular opt-out controls. Our vocational training focus means we prioritise educational content over ad tracking — we are educators, not an ad-tech platform.
Six-month storage period
Cookie consent preferences recorded through our banner are stored for six months from the timestamp of your selection. After six months, the stored consent object expires in logic evaluated by our JavaScript — the banner reappears so you can reaffirm or change your choices. This six-month period balances convenience (not asking every visit) with respect for evolving preferences and regulatory guidance on periodic consent refresh. You may shorten this effective period at any time by clearing site data in your browser.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party service providers that support hosting, content delivery, video conferencing embeds, or analytics — only where you have consented to the relevant category. Third-party providers are selected with contractual data protection obligations. We do not permit third parties to use data collected on our site for their own independent marketing purposes. A current list of subprocessors may be requested via [email protected].
Managing cookies in your browser
Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through settings. Methods vary by browser — consult your browser's help documentation for instructions on blocking third-party cookies, clearing stored data, or enabling Do Not Track signals. Note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality, including form submission and consent memory. NeuralPathway's static pages remain readable without cookies, but interactive features and preference persistence depend on local storage when JavaScript is enabled.
Do Not Track
Some browsers transmit Do Not Track (DNT) signals. There is no universal standard for how websites must respond. NeuralPathway treats analytics as opt-in through our consent banner rather than relying on DNT alone. If you reject analytics cookies or reject all non-essential cookies, we align behaviour with your expressed choice regardless of DNT status.
Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new technologies, change service providers, or respond to legal developments. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance within the scope of your existing or renewed consent choices.
Contact
Questions about cookies or this policy: [email protected]
NeuralPathway Inc., 1 Hunter Street East, Suite 404, Hamilton, ON L8N 3W1, Canada
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