What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, recognize you when you return, and gather insights about how our platform performs. Most websites use them—they're pretty standard.

Beyond cookies, we also use technologies like web beacons, pixels, and local storage. These work similarly—tracking interactions and helping us refine our services. When we say "cookies" in this policy, we're usually referring to all these technologies together.

Types of Cookies We Use

How We Use Tracking Technologies

Here's what we actually do with the information we collect through cookies:

• Keep you logged in as you move around the platform
• Remember your settings and preferences between visits
• Understand which features get used most often
• Identify technical issues and improve site performance
• Show you content relevant to your interests and location
• Measure how effective our educational content is
• Prevent fraudulent activity and enhance security

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies come from third parties we work with. For example, analytics providers like Google Analytics help us understand traffic patterns. Social media platforms might place cookies if you share our content or interact with embedded widgets.

We don't control these third-party cookies directly. Their use is governed by the privacy policies of those companies, not ours. If you want to know more about how they handle data, you'll need to check their documentation.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You're in control. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Just know that if you disable essential cookies, parts of our website might not work properly—like logging in or accessing your account.

Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:

1. Open your browser settings or preferences menu
2. Look for privacy, security, or cookie settings
3. Choose to block all cookies, only third-party cookies, or manage individual sites
4. Save your changes and restart your browser if needed

Data Retention

Different cookies stay on your device for different amounts of time. Some expire when you close your browser. Others might last for months or years, depending on their purpose. Analytics cookies typically persist for up to two years, while essential session cookies are deleted immediately when you leave the site.

You can manually clear cookies at any time through your browser settings. This won't affect your ability to use the site, but you might need to log in again or reset your preferences.

Changes to This Policy

We update this policy from time to time as our practices evolve or regulations change. When we make significant updates, we'll post the new version here with a revised date at the top. We might also notify you through email or a banner on the website if the changes are major.

Keep checking back occasionally if you want to stay informed about how we handle cookies and tracking.