Cookies Policy

Applies to: ThePFSI.com and related subdomains (the “Website”).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow us to recognize your device, remember your preferences, improve your user experience, and collect information about how our Website is used.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies: deleted once you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: stored until they expire or you delete them.
  • First-party cookies: set directly by ThePFSI.com.
  • Third-party cookies: set by service providers (e.g., analytics, video hosting).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
    • Required for the Website to function (e.g., login, security, page navigation).
    • Cannot be disabled in our systems.
  2. Preferences & Functionality Cookies
    • Store your language choice, course display settings, and accessibility options.
    • Enhance usability but are not essential.
  3. Analytics & Performance Cookies
    • Help us understand how visitors use our Website (e.g., pages viewed, time spent).
    • Used to improve course content, navigation, and overall experience.
    • We use tools such as Google Analytics (with IP anonymization where required).
  4. Marketing & Third-Party Cookies(optional/limited)
    • Used if you access third-party content from our Website (e.g., embedded videos, partner CE credit platforms).
    • These providers may set cookies to track usage across websites.
    • We do not use cookies for cross-site behavioral advertising.

3. Legal Basis for Cookies

  • In the EEA and UK, we rely on consent for non-essential cookies (preferences, analytics, marketing) and legitimate interests for strictly necessary cookies.
  • In Canada and the U.S., we request consent where required by law and otherwise provide notice and opt-out options.

4. Managing Cookies

You have choices:

  • Cookie banner/settings: When you first visit our Website in the EEA/UK, you will see a banner where you can accept, reject, or customize cookie use. You can update preferences anytime by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the footer.
  • Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that disabling cookies may impact site functionality.
  • Analytics opt-out: You can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third parties we integrate with, such as:

  • Google Analytics (site usage and performance)
  • Payment processors (session security and fraud prevention)
  • Learning/exam platforms (session management and course progress tracking)

These providers are responsible for their own cookie practices. Please review their policies for details.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: privacy@thepfsi.com