Cookies Policy
Welcome to the SkillForge Cookies Policy. This policy explains how SkillForge ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and online learning platform. By using SkillForge, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about our data practices.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies enable websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use both first-party cookies (cookies set by SkillForge) and third-party cookies (cookies set by third-party service providers) on our website. Here’s a breakdown of the types of cookies we use:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate and use its features. Without these cookies, services like accessing secure areas or enrolling in courses cannot be provided.
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Performance Cookies:
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages from web pages. We use this information to improve the performance and design of our website. For example, we use Google Analytics to track website traffic and usage patterns.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For instance, we may use a cookie to remember your preferred course settings.
- Targeting and Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may be placed by third-party advertising networks.
Specific Cookies We Use
Here's a table outlining some of the specific cookies we use and their purposes:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users. | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users. | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate. | Google Analytics | 1 minute |
| PHPSESSID | Used to maintain user session. | SkillForge | Session |
| cookieconsent_status | Used to remember if the user has accepted the cookie consent. | SkillForge | 1 year |
How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by adjusting the settings in your web browser. Here’s how you can manage cookies in different browsers:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
- Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-0d4a-1a9a-d98a-b63eb9e4934b
Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. Additionally, you can opt-out of targeted advertising by visiting the following resources:
Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies, such as:
- Web Beacons: Small graphic images (also known as "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs") that may be embedded in our website or emails. Web beacons are used to track the online movements of web users or to access cookies.
- Local Storage Objects (LSOs): Data files stored on your computer by websites that use Adobe Flash Player. LSOs are similar to cookies but can store more complex data.
Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes to this policy on our website and update the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and other tracking technologies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at our contact page . We value your privacy and are committed to addressing any concerns you may have.
Thank you for choosing SkillForge. We hope you enjoy your online learning experience!