Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to site owners. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and tracking pixels.

2. How We Use Cookies

SkillAnvil uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the platform to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Authentication: Keeping you signed in during your session.
• Security: Protecting against cross-site request forgery and other threats.
• Preferences: Remembering your language and accessibility settings.

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the platform so we can improve it. They collect information such as:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page.
• Navigation patterns and feature usage.
• Error reports and performance metrics.

We use this data in aggregate form and do not use analytics cookies to identify individual users.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, including:

• Remembering your learning preferences and progress display settings.
• Storing your theme preference (light or dark mode).
• Enabling features like the code editor and interactive quizzes.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following categories of third-party services:

• Analytics Providers: To measure platform performance and usage.
• Payment Processors: To securely handle transactions.
• Content Delivery Networks: To serve static assets efficiently.

We do not allow third-party advertising cookies on the platform.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are set and delete them individually.
• Block third-party cookies.
• Block cookies from specific sites.
• Block all cookies.
• Delete all cookies when you close the browser.

Note that disabling essential cookies may prevent the platform from functioning correctly.

5. Cookie Duration

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. We use persistent cookies for authentication (up to 30 days) and preferences (up to 1 year).

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last revised.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]