Last Updated: January 15, 2025 | This policy
explains how we collect, use, and manage data through various tracking technologies on
Lever.org
What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your
device to remember information about your visit. At Lever, we use several types of
tracking technologies to improve your career development experience. These include
cookies, web beacons, local storage, and analytics tools that help us understand how you
interact with our management training platform.
Think of cookies as digital bookmarks that help our
website remember your preferences. When you return to Lever.org, these small files help
us provide a personalized experience tailored to your professional development needs. We
also use similar technologies like pixel tags and session storage to enhance
functionality.
Essential Cookies
Required for basic website functionality,
security, and user authentication. These cannot be disabled without affecting core
features like login and course access.
Functional Cookies
Remember your preferences such as language
settings, course bookmarks, and customized dashboard layouts to enhance your learning
experience.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our platform,
which courses are most popular, and where users might encounter difficulties in their
learning journey.
Marketing Cookies
Used to deliver relevant career development
content and measure the effectiveness of our educational campaigns across different
platforms.
How Lever Uses Tracking Data
We collect and analyze data to continuously improve our
career development platform. This information helps us understand which management
training modules resonate most with professionals in Canada and beyond. Our analytics
reveal patterns in learning behavior that inform course development and content
strategy.
- Personalizing your dashboard with relevant management
courses and career resources
- Tracking your progress through professional development
modules and certification programs
- Analyzing user engagement to identify the most effective
learning methodologies
- Customizing email communications based on your career
interests and course completions
- Improving website performance and identifying technical
issues that might affect your learning experience
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing efforts and
educational content distribution
Our tracking systems also help us maintain security by
detecting unusual activity patterns and protecting against unauthorized access. We
monitor login attempts and course access patterns to ensure your professional development
data remains secure.
Data Retention Periods
Essential cookies remain active during your session, while
functional cookies may be stored for up to 12 months to maintain your preferences.
Analytics data is aggregated and retained for 24 months to identify long-term learning
trends. Marketing cookies typically expire after 90 days but may be refreshed based on
your continued engagement with our platform.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have complete control over how tracking technologies
interact with your browsing experience. While essential cookies are necessary for basic
website functionality, you can modify settings for other types of tracking. Keep in mind
that disabling certain cookies may limit access to personalized features and course
recommendations.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Each browser offers different methods for managing
cookies. Here's how to access these settings in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other
site data → Manage cookies and site data
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site
Data → Manage Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data →
Remove or Remove All
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
→ See all cookies and site data
You can also use private browsing modes to prevent cookies
from being stored permanently. However, this will require you to log in each time you
visit Lever and may reset your course progress tracking. For the best learning
experience, we recommend allowing functional cookies while adjusting marketing
preferences as desired.
Some tracking technologies, particularly those used for
analytics, can be controlled through opt-out mechanisms provided by third-party services.
We respect these preferences and will adjust our data collection accordingly. Remember
that clearing all cookies will reset your website preferences and may require you to
reconfigure your learning dashboard.
