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Pearson Privacy Preference Center Overview

When visiting a website, information may be stored or retrieved on a browser, mostly in the form of cookies. This information might relate to user preferences, specific devices, or personal settings, and is primarily used to make the site function as expected. While this information does not usually directly identify individuals, it provides a more personalized web experience. Because privacy rights are respected, options exist to disallow certain types of cookies. Blocking some types of cookies may impact the overall experience of the site and the services offered.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in system settings. These cookies are typically set only in response to specific user actions that amount to a request for services, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Web browsers can be set to block or alert users about these cookies, but certain parts of the site will not work as a result. Strictly Necessary Cookies remain Always Active and do not store any personally identifiable information.

Functional Cookies

Functional Cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by the primary site provider or by third-party providers whose services have been added to web pages. If these cookies are not allowed, some or all of these enhanced services may not function properly.

Performance Cookies

Performance Cookies allow for the counting of visits and traffic sources to measure and improve site performance. They assist in determining which pages are the most and least popular and tracking how visitors navigate around the site. All information collected by Performance Cookies is aggregated and remains anonymous. Disallowing these cookies prevents knowledge of when a site visit has occurred and stops the monitoring of site performance.

Targeting Cookies

Targeting Cookies may be set through the site by advertising partners. These companies use these cookies to construct a profile of user interests and display relevant advertisements on other websites. Targeting Cookies do not directly store personal information; instead, they operate by uniquely identifying the specific browser and internet device. Disallowing these cookies results in experiencing less targeted advertising.

Vendors List and Consent Management

The Privacy Preference Center includes options to manage consent preferences and view vendor lists. Preferences can be adjusted across different category headings to modify default settings. This section includes options related to consent and legitimate interest (Consent Leg.Interest).