Our policy on cookies and
other tracking technologies

This website is owned and operated by Polynucleotide Academy Ltd, UK. We may update this notice at any time by publishing changes on this page. You should visit this page from time to time to review these updates.

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What are cookies?

Cookies save you the trouble of re-entering certain information in some registration areas, help deliver content-specific information to you, and track which sections of the site are most popular. A “cookie” is a small file that our web server, or the webserver of one of our service providers or third-party partners, may send to your computer when you access our site. This file is then stored on your device.

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What types of personal information are collected through cookies?

Cookies may collect information identifying your computer or browser, including a device ID, your IP address, and/or an Ad-ID, as well as information relating to your browsing history. The information obtained through cookies may be combined with other personal data relating to you.

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What types of cookies and tracking technologies do we use?

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the website to function and cannot be switched off. These are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, filling in forms, or setting preferences. Blocking these cookies will prevent the site from functioning correctly.

• Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we add to our pages. If disabled, some features may not function properly.

• Performance Cookies: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve performance. They provide aggregated, anonymous data on how the site is used. Disabling these prevents us from monitoring performance.

• Social Media Cookies: Set by social media services (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) to allow you to share content. These may track your browsing across other websites to build a profile of your interests.

• Targeting Cookies: Set by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. If disabled, you may experience less targeted advertising.

• Web Beacons: Small code elements (also known as internet tags, pixel GIFs, or invisible GIFs) placed on pages or in emails to track engagement, such as page views or opened emails.

How does our site respond to “Do Not Track” signals?

Some browsers and programs allow you to signal preferences about whether data may be collected about your online activities. Currently, our website does not respond to such signals.

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What choices do you have regarding cookies?

Most internet browsers allow you to change your settings to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you the option to accept or refuse them, or to block cookies entirely. Please note that blocking cookies may affect website functionality.

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If you previously accepted cookies, you can use your browser settings to delete or block them at any time.

Some websites may also use third-party analytics tools to manage Performance Cookies. For example:

• Google Analytics: Our site may use Google Analytics Advertising Display Features, including Remarketing and Demographics reporting. To opt-out, you can use Google’s tool here: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout/.