Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 2025
1. 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 and to provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our platform, including:
- Remembering your login status and preferences
- Tracking your course progress and completion
- Providing personalized content and recommendations
- Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
- Improving our services and user experience
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
- User authentication and session management
- Security tokens and CSRF protection
- Load balancing and performance optimization
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.
- User preferences and settings
- Course progress and bookmarks
- Language and region preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
- Page views and user behavior tracking
- Course completion and engagement metrics
- Error tracking and performance monitoring
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements and track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
- Personalized course recommendations
- Retargeting and advertising campaigns
- Social media integration and sharing
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These include:
Clerk Authentication
Used for user authentication and session management. Essential for login functionality.
Polar.sh Payments
Used for secure payment processing and fraud prevention during course purchases. Polar.sh acts as our Merchant of Record.
Vimeo Video Player
Used for video streaming and player functionality in course lessons.
Umami Analytics
Used for privacy-friendly website analytics. Umami does not use cookies or collect personally identifiable information. It collects anonymous usage statistics in a GDPR-compliant manner.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies are stored for different periods depending on their purpose:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (up to 2 years)
- Authentication Cookies: Expire after 30 days of inactivity
- Preference Cookies: Stored for up to 1 year
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Important: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our platform, including login and course progress tracking.
7. Browser-Specific Instructions
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 → Cookies and site data
8. Do Not Track
Our platform does not currently respond to "Do Not Track" signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings as described above.
9. GDPR Compliance
For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements regarding cookies:
- We obtain consent before placing non-essential cookies
- You can withdraw consent at any time through browser settings
- We provide clear information about cookie purposes
- Essential cookies are used based on legitimate interest
10. 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 significant changes by posting the updated policy on this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
CandiesOcean
Individual Course Creator (Sole Proprietorship)
Email: candiesoocean@gmail.com