Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 15, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site, improving your browsing experience.
Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain until they expire or you delete them).
How We Use Cookies
Sterling Finance uses cookies to:
- Ensure our website functions properly
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you interact with our website
- Improve our content and services
- Analyze website traffic and performance
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as:
- Session management and authentication
- Security features and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and performance
- Cookie consent preferences
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. Information collected is aggregated and anonymous. We use this data to:
- Track page views and visitor behavior
- Understand which content is most valuable
- Identify technical issues
- Improve website navigation and structure
Provider: Google Analytics
Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies track your activity across websites to deliver relevant advertisements. They help us:
- Display relevant course information
- Limit ad frequency
- Measure advertising effectiveness
Providers: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel
Preference Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your choices and preferences to provide a personalized experience:
- Language preferences
- Region or location settings
- Display preferences
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Use the controls below to manage which cookies you allow. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the website to function.
Essential Cookies
Required for website functionality
Analytics Cookies
Help us improve our website
Marketing Cookies
Personalized advertising
Preference Cookies
Remember your choices
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand website usage. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the website. The cookies collect information anonymously, including the number of visitors, where visitors came from, and the pages they visited.
Social Media Platforms
If we display social media buttons or embedded content, these platforms may set cookies when you interact with them.
Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate through our website.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Typical durations:
- Preference cookies: 1 year
- Analytics cookies: 2 years
- Marketing cookies: 90 days to 2 years
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three dots menu in the top right
- Select "Settings" then "Privacy and security"
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button and select "Settings"
- Select the "Privacy & Security" panel
- Under "Cookies and Site Data", adjust your settings
- Choose your preferred cookie handling options
Safari
- Go to Safari menu and select "Preferences"
- Click on the "Privacy" tab
- Choose your cookie blocking preferences
- Manage website data to remove specific cookies
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three dots menu in the top right
- Select "Settings" then "Cookies and site permissions"
- Click "Manage and delete cookies and site data"
- Adjust your cookie settings as preferred
Note: Blocking all cookies may impact your ability to use some features of our website.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Withdraw cookie consent at any time
- Access information about cookies we use
- Delete cookies from your device
- Opt out of targeted advertising
- Request information about how your data is processed
To exercise these rights, use the preference controls above or contact us at [email protected].
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: