Cookie Policy
Last Updated: April 15, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how ProjectPro Academy ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and learning platform. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how users interact with their site. Cookies cannot be used to identify you personally without additional information.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session state | Session |
| csrf_token | Helps prevent cross-site request forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive any error messages. They help us improve how our website works and understand how users interact with it.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| course_progress | Tracks your progress in courses | 30 days |
| video_position | Remembers where you left off in videos | Session |
3.4 Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - Tracks conversions | 3 months |
| _ym_uid | Yandex Metrica - User identification | 1 year |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick - Used for ad targeting | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies may track your activities on other websites and build a profile of your interests to show you relevant advertisements on other websites.
5. How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. You can:
- Accept or decline cookies when you first visit our website using our cookie banner
- Delete all cookies that are already on your device
- Set your browser to prevent cookies from being stored on your device
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, you may not be able to access certain areas or features of our website, and some functionality may be affected.
Here are links to instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
6. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies on our website:
6.1 Web Beacons
Small graphic files (also known as "clear GIFs" or "pixel tags") that help us understand how users interact with our website and emails.
6.2 Local Storage
HTML5 local storage that allows us to store data locally on your device. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not automatically transmitted to the server.
6.3 Session Storage
Similar to local storage but data is cleared when the session ends (when you close your browser).
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes.