LEGAL & PRIVACY TRANSPARENCY

Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 5, 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored locally on your device when you visit The Free University. They allow the site to remember your preferences (such as theme choice and search filters) and ensure seamless navigation without requiring account logins.

Cookies We Utilize

1. Essential System Cookies

Mandatory for local storage functionality, theme persistence (dark vs. light mode), and preserving your anonymous helpful voting state on course reviews.

2. Anonymous Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics & Cloudflare telemetry collect anonymized traffic metrics (page views, referral paths, and device categories) to optimize directory speed and identify high-demand course topics.

Managing Your Preferences

You can disable cookies at any time via your web browser settings. Disabling essential cookies will not restrict your access to course listings or direct university links.

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