Cookie Policy for Pioneer International University (PIU)

Effective Date: May 7, 2025

Pioneer International University ("PIU", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies on our website https://www.piu.ac.ke to enhance your experience, improve the functionality of the site, and analyze user behavior. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage them.

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. These files allow the website to recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your experience while browsing.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as navigating through pages, logging in, and accessing secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, some parts of the website may not function as intended.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with the website, such as which pages are visited most frequently. The data gathered is anonymous and used to improve the performance and functionality of the site.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences, such as language settings, and provide a more personalized experience. They may also be used to remember your choices on forms or other customizable features.
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to display personalized advertisements to you. They track your browsing habits and allow us or third-party advertisers to deliver ads that are relevant to your interests.
• Social Media Cookies: These cookies allow you to share content from our website on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and others. These cookies may also track your interactions with social media plugins on our website.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• To improve the functionality and user experience of our website.
• To analyze website traffic and user behavior to help us make informed decisions about site improvements.
• To personalize content and advertising based on your preferences and interactions.
• To provide you with social media features and analyze their effectiveness.

4. Managing Cookies

You have the ability to control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but please be aware that doing so may affect your ability to use some features of our website.

To manage cookies in your browser:

• Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
• Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.
• Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data.

You can also find more information on how to manage cookies at www.aboutcookies.org .

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third parties, such as analytics services, advertising partners, or social media platforms. These third parties may use cookies to track your browsing behavior across different websites and deliver personalized content or advertisements. We do not control these third-party cookies.

For more information about how third-party cookies are used, please refer to the respective privacy policies of those third parties.

6. Consent

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you can adjust your browser settings to block cookies or choose not to use our website.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy regularly for the latest information.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please feel free to contact us at:

Pioneer International University
Murang'a Road, 33421 Opposite K.I.C.D Nairobi - Kenya.
Email: admissions@piu.ac.ke
Phone: +254 020 5038050
Website: https://www.piu.ac.ke