1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Provide personalized content and recommendations
- Analyze how you use our platform to improve our services
- Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your login status.
- Authentication and session management
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing and performance
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your choices and preferences.
- Language and region preferences
- Theme settings (light/dark mode)
- Layout preferences and customizations
- Learning progress and bookmark settings
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Page views and time spent on pages
- Feature usage and interaction patterns
- Error tracking and performance monitoring
- User journey and navigation paths
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our platform to help us improve its performance and user experience.
- Loading times and responsiveness
- Error rates and debugging information
- Resource usage and optimization data
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party services that set their own cookies:
- Analytics Services: Google Analytics and similar services to understand platform usage
- Payment Processors: Cookies from payment providers for secure transaction processing
- Content Delivery: CDN providers for faster content loading
- Support Tools: Customer support and chat services
These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of those services.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
Most of our cookies are session-based for security, while some persistent cookies are used for preferences and analytics.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings
- Cookie Consent: Use our cookie consent banner to choose which types of cookies to accept
- Opt-Out Tools: Use industry opt-out tools for specific advertising and analytics cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our platform and your user experience.
7. Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your specific browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
8. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our platform may not work properly:
- You may need to sign in repeatedly
- Your preferences and settings may not be saved
- Personalized content and recommendations may not be available
- Some interactive features may not function correctly
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us through our support channels or at the contact information provided on our website.
Last updated: October 20, 2025
