Cookie Policy

Last updated: July 9, 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how ACHIVR Educational Technologies OÜ ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and educational platform. By using our services, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website and cannot be disabled:

• Session cookies: Maintain your login session and navigation state
• Security cookies: Protect against malicious attacks and unauthorized access
• Load balancing cookies: Ensure optimal website performance
• Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Google Analytics: Track website usage, page views, and user behavior
• Performance monitoring: Monitor website speed and technical issues
• A/B testing: Test different versions of pages to improve user experience
• Heatmap tracking: Understand how users interact with page elements

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:

• Language preferences: Remember your selected language
• Theme preferences: Remember your display settings
• Form data: Remember information you've entered in forms
• Progress tracking: Save your learning progress and course position

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track marketing effectiveness:

• Social media pixels: Track interactions with social media content
• Retargeting cookies: Show relevant ads on other websites
• Conversion tracking: Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
• Third-party advertising: Cookies from advertising partners

4. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• Essential cookies: Typically last for the duration of your session
• Analytics cookies: Usually last for 2 years
• Marketing cookies: Vary from 30 days to 2 years

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies on your device:

• Google Analytics: Web analytics service
• Google Fonts: Font delivery service
• YouTube: Video content embedding
• Social media platforms: Social sharing and login features
• Payment processors: Secure payment processing
• Customer support: Live chat and help desk services

6. Educational Platform Cookies

Our educational platform uses additional cookies to enhance your learning experience:

• Progress tracking: Save your course progress and quiz results
• Personalization: Customize content based on your learning preferences
• Adaptive learning: Adjust difficulty based on your performance
• Bookmarks: Save your favorite lessons and resources
• Offline access: Enable offline learning capabilities

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time using the cookie settings panel.

7.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

7.3 Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track signals sent by your browser. When Do Not Track is enabled, we will not use tracking cookies for analytics or advertising purposes.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website:

• Essential cookies: Website may not function properly
• Performance cookies: We cannot improve website performance
• Functional cookies: You may lose personalization features
• Marketing cookies: Advertisements may be less relevant

9. Mobile Apps and Cookies

Our mobile applications may use similar tracking technologies to cookies, including device identifiers, analytics SDKs, and local storage. These are governed by the same principles outlined in this policy.

10. Data Protection and Privacy

The information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data.

11. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside the European Union. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for any international transfers of data collected through cookies.

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us: