Cookie Policy
Bluepip Academy International Effective Date: 17 March 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on future visits, remember your preferences, and improve your experience.
Similar technologies include:
- Local storage — browser storage that functions similarly to cookies
- Session storage — temporary storage cleared when you close your browser
- Pixel tags / web beacons — tiny images embedded in pages to track actions
This Policy explains how Bluepip Academy International uses these technologies on our website (bluepip.gbis.com.ng) and platform.
2. Who Sets Cookies on This Site?
First-party cookies are set directly by Bluepip Academy and are necessary for the site to function.
Third-party cookies are set by external services we use, such as payment processors and analytics tools. These third parties have their own privacy policies, which we link to below where applicable.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the platform to function and cannot be switched off. They include:
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
bluepip_session | Keeps you logged in while you use the platform | Session (expires when browser is closed) |
wp_logged_in | WordPress login authentication cookie | 14 days (if “Remember Me” selected) |
wordpress_sec | Security cookie for the WordPress admin area | Session |
PHPSESSID | PHP session identifier | Session |
bluepip_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 12 months |
These cookies do not track you for advertising purposes and cannot be declined.
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They remember your preferences so you don’t have to re-enter them.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
bluepip_timezone | Stores your selected timezone for display purposes | 12 months |
bluepip_dashboard_tab | Remembers your last active dashboard section | Session |
bluepip_lang | Stores your language preference (if applicable) | 12 months |
You may decline functional cookies, but some features may not work as intended.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
We use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our platform so we can improve it. These cookies collect aggregated, anonymous data.
| Service | Purpose | Data Collected | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics (if enabled) | Understanding site traffic and user behaviour | Pages visited, time on site, device type, approximate location (country/city level) | Google Privacy Policy |
| Self-hosted analytics | Server-side analytics for platform usage metrics | Session counts, feature usage | First-party only, no external sharing |
You may decline analytics cookies without affecting platform functionality.
3.4 Payment and Security Cookies
Our payment processors set cookies to facilitate secure transactions and detect fraud.
| Service | Purpose | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Paystack | Secure payment processing, fraud prevention | Paystack Privacy Policy |
| Stripe | Secure payment processing, fraud prevention | Stripe Privacy Policy |
These cookies are set only on payment pages.
3.5 Cookies We Do NOT Use
Bluepip Academy does not use:
- Advertising or targeting cookies — we do not run advertising campaigns that track users across websites
- Social media tracking cookies — we do not embed social media widgets that track you
- Cross-site tracking cookies — we do not share your browsing behaviour with advertising networks
4. How to Manage Cookies
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You may:
- Accept all cookies — allow all categories described above
- Accept necessary only — allow only strictly necessary cookies
- Manage preferences — choose which categories to allow
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the website footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored
- Delete cookies individually or in bulk
- Block cookies from specific websites or all websites
Please note that blocking all cookies may prevent you from logging in to the Bluepip Academy platform.
Browser guidance:
4.3 Opt-Out of Analytics
You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Cookies and Children
We take additional care regarding cookies and users who are children. The Bluepip Academy student-facing dashboard does not use:
- Analytics cookies that collect behavioural data
- Any third-party tracking technologies
Only strictly necessary and functional cookies are active during student sessions.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove cookie types, or when applicable law requires us to do so. We will notify you of material changes through the cookie consent banner and by email where appropriate.
7. Contact
For any questions about our use of cookies:
Bluepip Academy International Email: privacy@bluepipacademy.com Website: https://academy.bluepip.com.ng/contact