Cookie Policy

At the Institute of Public Policy and Diplomacy Research (IPPDR), we believe in being clear and open about how we collect and use data related to you. This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website or use our services.

By continuing to visit or use our website, you are agreeing to the use of cookies and similar technologies for the purposes described in this policy.

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and personalize your experience.

Cookies enable our systems to recognize your device and "remember" your preferences, keeping you logged in (if applicable) and helping us understand how you navigate our platform so we can improve it.

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain on your device until you close your web browser. They are essential for core website functionality, such as keeping you logged into the Student Portal during a session.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They help us recognize you as an existing user, making it easier to return without signing in again.
• First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by the IPPDR website you are visiting and are primarily used to ensure the site functions correctly.
• Third-Party Cookies: These are set by external services and partners (such as analytics providers or payment gateways) to provide additional functionality and track engagement across multiple sites.

We categorize our use of cookies into the following purposes:

• Essential / Strictly Necessary: Required for the website to function properly, including secure login access, course registration processing, and shopping cart management.
• Analytics and Performance: Help us collect aggregated data about traffic and user behavior (e.g., which program pages are most visited), allowing us to improve our site's performance.
• Functionality: Allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) to provide enhanced, personalized features.
• Marketing and Outreach: Used to track the effectiveness of our campaigns for global events like the Youth Summit for Peace and to deliver relevant content based on your interests.

In some special cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Google Analytics: To understand how visitors engage with our educational materials and program pages.
• Payment Processors: Secure cookies required by gateways to safely handle your registration fees or donations.
• Social Media Integrations: Features allowing you to connect with IPPDR's social networks, which may set cookies to enhance your profile on their respective platforms.

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by modifying your web browser controls.

If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our site (such as course portals or checkout systems) may be severely restricted or broken. To learn how to manage cookies, visit the help section of your specific web browser (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox).

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or other tracking technologies, please reach out to us:

• Institute of Public Policy and Diplomacy Research (IPPDR)
• Website: www.ippdr.org
• Email: info@ippdr.org
• Phone: +1 (347) 259-9303
• Address: 733 Third Avenue, NY, NY, 10017