What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember things about you—like whether you're logged in, what language you prefer, or which lesson you were watching last time.

Most modern websites use cookies because they make the browsing experience more convenient. Without them, you'd have to log in every time you navigate to a new page, and the site wouldn't remember any of your preferences or progress.

How we use cookies

On our platform, cookies serve several practical purposes. They help us keep your account secure, remember where you left off in a course, and understand which lessons are most helpful so we can improve our content.

Specific cookies we use

Here's a breakdown of the actual cookies you'll encounter on our platform:

• session_id: Keeps you logged in while you navigate between course pages. Expires when you close your browser.
• user_preferences: Stores your interface settings, video playback preferences, and language choice. Lasts for one year.
• course_progress: Tracks which lessons you've completed so you can pick up where you left off. Remains until you finish the course or one year passes.
• analytics_token: Anonymous identifier used to measure site usage and course engagement. Stored for two years.
• cookie_consent: Remembers your cookie preferences so we don't ask you repeatedly. Lasts for one year.

Your choices and control

You have several options when it comes to cookies. Most browsers let you view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings menu. You can typically find this under "Privacy" or "Security" settings.

You can choose to block all cookies, accept only certain types, or receive a notification each time a cookie is set. Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from using core features like logging in or tracking your course progress.

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Changes to this policy

We occasionally update this policy to reflect changes in how we use cookies or in response to evolving privacy regulations. When we make significant changes, we'll notify you through your account dashboard or via email.

The "Last updated" date at the top of this page tells you when the most recent changes were made. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically, especially if you're concerned about how your data is handled.