1. Introduction
EducaWeb.org ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use these technologies, why we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy. By using our website, 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, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.
Other similar technologies, including web beacons, local storage, and browser fingerprinting, can serve similar purposes. In this Cookie Policy, we refer to all of these technologies as "cookies."
How Cookies Work
When you visit our website, we may place cookies on your device. These cookies collect and store information about:
- Your device and browser
- Your preferences and settings
- How you interact with our website
- Whether you have visited our website before
- Your usage patterns and interests
3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies on our website:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples of essential cookies include those used for authentication, security, and remembering your preferences during a single visit.
Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Examples include cookies that remember your language preference or the customization options you've selected.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They provide valuable insights that help us improve our website and your experience.
Examples include cookies that track which pages are most frequently visited, how visitors move around the site, and whether they encounter any error messages.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are set to display targeted advertisements based on your interests and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Examples include cookies set by our advertising partners that may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites.
Session and Persistent Cookies
In terms of duration, we use both session cookies and persistent cookies:
- Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor.
4. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
Website Functionality
- Remembering your login status and authentication details
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Enabling your use of our services
- Ensuring the security of your account and our platform
Website Performance and Analytics
- Analyzing how you use our website
- Monitoring and improving website performance
- Testing new features and functionality
- Preventing errors and technical issues
Personalization
- Remembering your language and region
- Customizing content based on your preferences
- Remembering your progress in educational content
- Providing personalized recommendations
Marketing and Advertising
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Providing more relevant advertisements
- Limiting the number of times you see an advertisement
- Understanding which advertisements are most appealing to you
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third parties, such as:
- Analytics providers (like Google Analytics) to help us understand how visitors use our website
- Social media platforms (like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn) when you use their sharing features on our website
- Advertising partners to help deliver relevant advertisements
- Service providers that help with website functionality, security, and performance
These third parties may use cookies when you visit our website and other websites. We do not control the cookies set by these third parties. You can learn more about how these third parties use cookies by visiting their privacy and cookie policies.
Third-Party Services We Use
We work with the following third-party services that may place cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. You can learn more about Google Analytics' cookies in their privacy policy.
- Social Media Plugins: Our website includes features from social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. These platforms may set cookies when you interact with their features. You can learn about these cookies in their respective privacy policies.
- Advertising Networks: We work with advertising networks to display relevant advertisements. These networks may use cookies to personalize advertisements and measure their effectiveness.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. Here are your options for managing cookies:
Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note that restricting cookies may impact your experience on our website, as some features may not function properly.
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain third-party cookies:
- Google Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Advertising Networks: You can manage your preferences for many advertising networks through:
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Since there is not yet a common understanding of how to interpret these signals, our website currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
If we make significant changes to this policy, we will notify you through a notice on our website or by other means.
