Cookies Policy

How we use cookies and similar tracking technologies

Effective Date: June 2026 

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how AI Governance Institute (operated by Skill Up LLC, registered in New Jersey, USA, Company Number 0450466060) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit AI Governance Institute.

By continuing to browse or use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Policy, unless you choose to disable them using the controls described below.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions, such as login status, language settings, or browsing behaviour.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, tags, local storage, and session storage. For the purposes of this Policy, all such technologies are collectively referred to as “cookies.”

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • User authentication and session management cookies
  • Shopping cart and checkout functionality cookies
  • Security and fraud prevention cookies
  • Load balancing and server stability cookies

Legal basis: Legitimate interests / performance of a contract. These cookies do not require consent.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data. This helps us improve performance and user experience.

  • Google Analytics (website traffic and behaviour analysis)
  • Platform analytics tools (course engagement and conversion tracking)

Legal basis: Consent. You may opt out at any time via our cookie banner or browser tools.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced functionality, including:

  • Language and region settings
  • Previously viewed courses
  • “Remember me” login functionality

Legal basis: Consent.

3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be used by us and our advertising partners to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign performance.

  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel
  • Google Ads / Remarketing cookies
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag (where applicable)

Legal basis: Consent. You can opt out using our cookie banner or through third-party opt-out tools provided by the respective providers.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our website or are integrated into our platform, including:

  • Payment processors (Shopify, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay)
  • Embedded video or learning platforms
  • Analytics and marketing tools

These third parties may independently collect and process data in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. We do not control these third-party cookies.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Stored on your device for a defined period

Persistent cookies used by our platform are typically retained for up to 24 months, unless deleted earlier by you.

6. Managing and Opting Out

You may manage or disable cookies at any time by:

  • Using the cookie consent banner on your first visit to the website
  • Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)
  • Using the Google Analytics opt-out tool: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
  • Visiting industry opt-out platforms such as the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page

Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the website from functioning correctly.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding the personal data collected through cookies, including the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your data.

For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy, which explains your data protection rights in detail.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes.

The latest version will always be available at our website.

Material changes may be communicated via the cookie banner or website notice.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

AI Governance Institute
Operated by Skill Up LLC
971 US Highway 202 N, Suite N
Branchburg, NJ 08876, USA

Email: [email protected]
Website: AI Governance Institute