Last updated March 24, 2026 This Cookie Policy explains how Niagara University in Ontario (“Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our“) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://rotc.niagara.edu (“Website“). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them. In some cases we may use cookies to collect personal information, or that becomes personal information if we combine it with other information.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make websites function properly, improve performance, and provide reporting information. Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Niagara University in Ontario) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable features such as analytics, security services, and advertising.

Why do we use cookies?

We use first- and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical purposes in order for our website to operate, and we refer to these as “essential” or “strictly necessary” cookies. Other cookies help us understand how visitors use our website, measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns, and deliver relevant advertisements. These cookies may be set by third-party providers such as Google and Meta and may track your browsing activity across websites. These cookies are only used with your consent.

How can I control cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences through our cookie consent banner or by accessing the cookie settings on our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled, as they are necessary for the operation of the website. If you choose to reject certain cookies, some features of the website may not function properly. You can also adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. The specific cookies used on our website and their purposes are described in the tables below.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas.

Cookie	Purpose	Provider	Duration
cookiePreferences	Stores user cookie consent preferences	www.niagarau.ca	Persistent
__cf_bm	Bot detection and mitigation	Cloudflare	30 minutes
cf_clearance	Security verification	Cloudflare	Session
__cflb	Load balancing	Cloudflare	Session
wordpress_logged_in_*	logged-in users	WordPress	Session
wordpress_sec_*	Authentication security	WordPress	Session
wp-settings-*	User preferences	WordPress	1 year
wp-settings-time-*	Stores timestamp of settings	WordPress	1 year

Security Cookies

These cookies are used to protect our website from spam and abuse. For example, we use Google reCAPTCHA to distinguish between human users and automated bots. This helps maintain the security and integrity of our website.

Cookie	Purpose	Provider	Duration
_GRECAPTCHA	Bot detection and spam prevention	Google	6 months

Analytics and Marketing cookies:

These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our website and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may also be used by third-party providers, such as Google and Meta, to track your browsing activity across websites and deliver relevant advertisements. The information collected may be aggregated or linked to your device.

Cookie	Purpose	Provider	Duration
Google Analytics Cookies (e.g., _ga, _gid)	Used to collect information about how visitors use the website, including traffic patterns and user interactions	Google	Varies
YouTube cookies (e.g., VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, GPS, LOGIN_INFO)	Used to enable video playback, measure performance, and track user interaction with embedded videos. These cookies may also be used for advertising and personalization by YouTube/Google	YouTube (Google)	Varies (session to 2 years)

How can I control cookies on my browser?

As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser to browser, you should visit your browser’s help menu for more information. The following is information about how to manage cookies on the most popular browsers:

In addition, most advertising networks offer you a way to opt out of targeted advertising. If you would like to find out more information, please visit:

What about other tracking technologies, like web beacons?

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons (also known as tracking pixels or clear GIFs). These are small graphic files that allow us and our third-party providers to monitor user activity on our website and measure the effectiveness of our content and marketing campaigns. For example, these technologies may be used to understand how visitors navigate our website, determine whether you have arrived via an advertisement, and measure the performance of email or advertising campaigns. These technologies may be used by third-party providers such as Google and Meta and may involve tracking your activity across websites. They are typically used in conjunction with cookies and are only activated with your consent.

How often will you update this Cookie Policy?

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated.

Where can I get further information?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at accessibility@niagara.edu or by mail: Niagara University 5795 Lewiston Rd Niagara University, NY 14109 Phone: 1.716.286.8040

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