Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Certimeister uses cookies and similar tracking technologies, your choices regarding cookies, and how to manage your cookie preferences. By using our platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status.

Cookies can be classified as:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate through our platform.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help remember your preferences across multiple visits.
• First-Party Cookies: Set by Certimeister to enable core functionality.
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use, such as payment processors.

2. How We Use Cookies

Certimeister uses cookies to provide, protect, and improve our services. Cookies help us:

• Keep you logged in as you navigate our platform
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you interact with our content
• Improve platform performance and user experience
• Prevent fraud and enhance security
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for our platform to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are typically set in response to your actions, such as logging in or adjusting privacy settings.

• Authentication Cookies: We use JWT (JSON Web Token) based session cookies to authenticate your identity and keep you logged in. These cookies are essential for accessing your account and personalized content.
• Security Cookies: Help us detect and prevent security threats and abuse of our services.
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings such as theme selection (light/dark mode) and language preferences.

Payment Processing Cookies

When you subscribe or update payment information, Stripe (our payment processor) sets cookies to securely process your payment and prevent fraud. These cookies are necessary for completing transactions and maintaining PCI-DSS compliance.

Stripe's use of cookies is governed by their privacy policy. For more information, visit Stripe's Privacy Policy.

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

We may use analytics cookies to understand how users interact with our platform, which features are most popular, and where users encounter difficulties. This information helps us improve our services and create a better learning experience.

Analytics cookies collect information such as pages visited, time spent on pages, buttons clicked, and navigation patterns. This data is aggregated and anonymized to protect your privacy.

Note: We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies. We do not track you across other websites or sell your data to third parties for advertising purposes.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, third-party services we use may set cookies on your device:

• Stripe: Processes subscription payments and sets cookies for fraud prevention and secure transaction processing.
• Google OAuth: If you sign in with Google, Google may set cookies related to authentication and account verification.

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy policies of these services to understand their cookie practices.

5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.

Browser Settings

You can manage cookies through your web browser settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Chrome Cookie Settings
• Mozilla Firefox: Firefox Cookie Settings
• Safari: Safari Cookie Settings
• Microsoft Edge: Edge Cookie Settings

Important Note

If you choose to disable essential cookies, some features of our platform will not function properly. You may not be able to log in, access your account, or use subscription features. Analytics cookies can typically be disabled without affecting core functionality.

6. Changes to This Policy

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

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our platform after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.