Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 2, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how CIPDI Academy (“we,” “us,” “our”), based in Ohio, United States, uses cookies and similar technologies on cipdiacademy.org and our Learning Management System at mmuta.cipdiacademy.org (“Learning Portal”).

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy at cipdiacademy.org/privacy and Terms of Service at cipdiacademy.org/terms.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the site remember your actions and preferences (like login, language, progress) over time.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

Required for our sites to work. You cannot opt-out. They include:

• MoodleSession: Keeps you logged into mmuta.cipdiacademy.org Learning Portal
• MOODLEID_: Remembers your username for faster login
• Session & Security Cookies: Prevent fraud, protect your account, balance traffic
• CF_ / Cloudflare: Security and performance for cipdiacademy.org

Without these, you cannot access courses, submit assignments, or stay logged in.

B. Functional / Preference Cookies

• Language preference (English)
• Video player settings (volume, playback speed on mmuta.cipdiacademy.org)
• Course progress tracking and resume point

C. Analytics / Performance Cookies (Opt-Out Available)

• Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*, _gid): Understands how visitors use cipdiacademy.org – pages visited, time spent, device type. All data is anonymized and aggregated.
• Moodle Analytics: Tracks learning engagement (time on module, completion rates) to improve Professional Executive and Leadership Program content.

We do NOT use this data for advertising.

D. Third-Party Cookies

• YouTube / Vimeo (if embedded lessons): For playing course videos hosted externally. These services may set their own cookies per their policies.
• Payment Processors (Stripe / PayPal): Fraud prevention and secure checkout when you pay for programs.

We do NOT use advertising, tracking, or social media marketing cookies.

3. How Long Cookies Stay

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser (e.g., MoodleSession)
• Persistent Cookies: Stay for a set time:
  • Login cookies: 30 days (if “Remember me” checked)
  • Google Analytics: up to 24 months
  • Preference cookies: up to 12 months

4. How to Control Cookies

On Our Learning Portal (mmuta.cipdiacademy.org – Moodle):

Moodle requires essential cookies to function. You will see a cookie consent banner on first visit. If you disable essential cookies in browser settings, you will not be able to log in or access the Professional Executive and Leadership Program.

On cipdiacademy.org:

You can control via your browser:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
• Safari: Settings > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Opt-Out of Analytics:

• Install Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Or email us at support@cipdiacademy.org to opt-out of non-essential analytics

5. Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals. If your browser sends DNT, we will disable analytics cookies automatically where technically possible.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when we add new features to mmuta.cipdiacademy.org or change analytics tools. We will post changes on this page and update the “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be notified via email and Learning Portal notice.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

CIPDI Academy
Ohio, United States
Email: support@cipdiacademy.org
Website: https://cipdiacademy.org
Learning Portal: https://mmuta.cipdiacademy.org

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