Last Updated: August 19, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Meridian Skills Academy Ltd (“MerSkills”, “we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or interact with merskills.com.
This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites may store on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other internet-connected device when you visit a website.
Cookies allow a website to recognise a device, remember certain information and perform specific functions.
Some cookies are necessary for a website to operate correctly, while others help website owners understand how visitors use the website or provide additional functionality.
2. Why MerSkills Uses Cookies
MerSkills may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Make our website function properly;
- Maintain website security;
- Remember certain user preferences;
- Improve website performance;
- Understand how visitors use our website;
- Analyse website traffic and engagement;
- Improve our content and services;
- Support online forms and applications;
- Support learning and enrolment functions;
- Remember information during a browsing session;
- Support marketing and advertising activities where applicable; and
- Provide a better user experience.
We aim to use cookies only where they serve a legitimate and appropriate purpose.
3. Types of Cookies We May Use
Cookies used on our website may fall into several categories.
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for certain website functions to operate.
They may support:
- Website security;
- Login sessions;
- Form functionality;
- Shopping or payment processes where applicable;
- Session management;
- Security features; and
- Other essential website functions.
Because these cookies may be necessary for the operation of the website, they generally cannot be disabled through standard cookie-preference controls without affecting functionality.
4. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies help a website remember choices or settings made by a visitor.
They may allow the website to remember information such as:
- Language preferences;
- Certain interface settings;
- Form-related information;
- Session preferences; or
- Other user-selected settings.
These cookies help provide a more convenient and personalised experience.
5. Analytics and Performance Cookies
MerSkills may use analytics technologies to understand how visitors interact with our website.
These technologies may provide information such as:
- Number of visitors;
- Pages viewed;
- Traffic sources;
- Time spent on pages;
- General navigation patterns;
- Device and browser information; and
- Website performance information.
We may use this information to understand what is working well and identify areas where the website can be improved.
Where required, we will seek appropriate consent before placing non-essential analytics cookies.
6. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Where MerSkills uses online advertising or marketing technologies, cookies or similar technologies may be used to:
- Measure advertising performance;
- Understand campaign effectiveness;
- Build relevant audiences;
- Limit repeated advertisements;
- Measure conversions; or
- Provide more relevant marketing.
Examples may include technologies associated with advertising or social-media platforms.
Non-essential marketing cookies will be used in accordance with applicable requirements and available user choices.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services that appear on or support our website.
These may include services used for:
- Website analytics;
- Online payments;
- Embedded videos;
- Maps;
- Social-media content;
- Marketing;
- Security;
- Learning platforms;
- Customer support; or
- Other website functionality.
Third parties may use cookies according to their own policies.
MerSkills does not control every cookie placed by third-party services and recommends reviewing the relevant third party’s privacy and cookie information where appropriate.
8. Cookies Used by Online Forms
MerSkills may use online forms for enquiries, applications, admissions, contact requests and other services.
Forms may use cookies or similar technologies to:
- Maintain a session;
- Prevent spam;
- Protect against fraudulent submissions;
- Remember information temporarily; or
- Support reliable form submission.
The specific cookies used may depend on the form technology and security services installed on our website.
9. Cookies and Online Payments
Where online payments are available through our website, payment providers may use cookies or similar technologies as part of their payment, security, fraud-prevention and transaction processes.
Payment providers may collect or process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
MerSkills does not control cookies placed directly by third-party payment providers.
10. Cookies and Embedded Content
Our website may contain embedded content from third parties, such as:
- Videos;
- Social-media posts;
- Maps;
- Forms;
- Learning resources; or
- Other external services.
When you interact with embedded content, the relevant third-party provider may place cookies or collect technical information.
Where applicable, those providers’ own privacy and cookie policies will apply.
11. Session Cookies and Persistent Cookies
Cookies may be classified according to how long they remain on your device.
Session Cookies
Session cookies are generally removed when you close your browser.
They may be used to support temporary functions such as login sessions, forms and website navigation.
Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
They may be used to remember preferences, analyse website use or support other functions.
The retention period depends on the purpose of the particular cookie.
12. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Depending on the technologies implemented on our website, you may be able to manage non-essential cookies through our cookie-consent or preference mechanism.
You can also control cookies through your web browser.
Most modern browsers allow you to:
- View stored cookies;
- Delete cookies;
- Block cookies;
- Block third-party cookies;
- Receive warnings before cookies are stored; or
- Configure cookie preferences.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of parts of the MerSkills website.
13. Browser Cookie Controls
You can generally manage cookies through the settings of your browser.
Common browsers include:
- Google Chrome;
- Microsoft Edge;
- Mozilla Firefox;
- Apple Safari; and
- Opera.
The exact steps for managing cookies vary between browsers and may change as browser software is updated.
14. Cookie Consent
Where applicable law requires consent for particular categories of cookies, MerSkills will seek appropriate consent before using those cookies.
You may be presented with options to:
- Accept non-essential cookies;
- Reject non-essential cookies; or
- Customise your cookie preferences.
Strictly necessary cookies may continue to operate where they are required to provide requested website functionality or meet applicable legal or security requirements.
15. Withdrawing Cookie Consent
Where our website provides a cookie-preference mechanism, you may change your preferences after initially providing consent.
You may also delete cookies through your browser settings.
Withdrawing consent does not necessarily delete information that was already lawfully collected before consent was withdrawn.
Where applicable, you may need to contact the relevant service provider separately regarding information it has already collected.
16. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers and devices provide “Do Not Track” or similar privacy signals.
Because there is no universally consistent technical standard for responding to all such signals, MerSkills may not respond to every browser-based signal in the same manner.
Where applicable law requires recognition of a particular privacy signal, we will take reasonable steps to comply with the relevant requirement.
17. Personal Information and Cookies
Some cookies or similar technologies may be associated with information that can identify or relate to an individual.
Where cookie-related information constitutes personal information, MerSkills will handle it in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data-protection requirements.
For more information about how we collect and process personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.
18. Security Cookies
Certain cookies or similar technologies may be used to protect our website and services against malicious activity.
Security-related technologies may help us:
- Detect suspicious activity;
- Prevent automated abuse;
- Protect forms;
- Reduce fraudulent activity;
- Protect user accounts; and
- Maintain website security.
These technologies may be necessary for the secure operation of the website.
19. Changes to This Cookie Policy
MerSkills may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes to our website;
- Changes to the technologies we use;
- Changes to third-party services;
- Changes to our cookie practices; or
- Changes in applicable legal or regulatory requirements.
When we update this Policy, we will change the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page.
We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.
20. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or similar technologies, please contact us.
Meridian Skills Academy
21 Ikot Ekwere Itam Road
West Itam District
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
520113, Nigeria
West Africa
Email: info@merskills.com
Phone: +234 802 170 9686
Website: merskills.com
21. Related Policies
This Cookie Policy should be read together with:
- Privacy Policy
- Terms & Conditions
- Refund & Cancellation Policy
Learn. Apply. Grow.
Build Skills. Get Certified. Advance Your Career.
Discover practical, career-relevant programmes designed to help you develop valuable skills, pursue professional growth, and achieve your goals.
Whether you are starting a new career path, developing an existing skill, or investing in lifelong learning, Meridian Skills Academy is here to support your journey.