Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our platform.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not work without them.
- Session cookies for user authentication
- Security cookies to prevent fraud
- Load balancing cookies
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your preferences and settings to provide a more tailored experience.
- Language and region preferences
- Course progress tracking
- Video player settings
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use this information to improve our platform and educational content.
- Page view tracking
- User journey analysis
- Performance monitoring
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
- Cloudinary: For media delivery and optimization
- Vercel Analytics: For performance monitoring
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our website. You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
- Edge: Settings > Privacy & Services > Cookies
Please note that blocking certain cookies may impact your experience on our platform and limit functionality.
5. Cookie Retention
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Our cookies have the following retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted on browser close
- Authentication cookies: 30 days
- Preference cookies: 1 year
- Analytics cookies: 2 years
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: info@longertonuniversity.com