Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 11th July 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and how you use our site.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on our advanced computer science courses platform for several important purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

  • Authentication cookies: Keep you logged in to your account
  • Security cookies: Protect against fraudulent activity and ensure secure transactions
  • Session cookies: Remember your course progress and shopping cart contents
  • Load balancing cookies: Ensure optimal website performance

Analytics Cookies

We use these cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:

  • Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user behavior, and website performance
  • Course completion tracking: Monitors learning progress and engagement
  • A/B testing cookies: Help us improve our course content and user experience

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience on our platform:

  • Preference cookies: Remember your language, timezone, and display settings
  • Video player cookies: Store your video quality preferences and playback position
  • Course bookmark cookies: Save your place in courses and learning materials

Marketing Cookies

With your consent, we use these cookies for marketing purposes:

  • Retargeting cookies: Show you relevant ads for courses you’ve viewed
  • Social media cookies: Enable sharing of course content on social platforms
  • Email marketing cookies: Track engagement with our promotional emails
  • Affiliate tracking cookies: Credit our partners for referrals

Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain cookies from trusted third-party services:

  • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal): Secure transaction processing
  • Video hosting platforms (Vimeo, YouTube): Course video delivery
  • Customer support tools (Intercom, Zendesk): Live chat and help desk functionality
  • Social media platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter): Social sharing features

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control 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 > Cookies and site data

Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner where you can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences
  • Access this policy for more information

You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.

Opt-Out Tools

For marketing and analytics cookies, you can also use these opt-out tools:

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

  • You may need to log in repeatedly
  • Your course progress might not be saved
  • Website functionality may be limited
  • You may see less relevant content and advertisements

Data Retention

We retain cookie data for different periods:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Typically expire after 30 days to 2 years
  • Analytics data: Retained for up to 26 months
  • Marketing cookies: Usually expire after 30-90 days

Legal Basis

Our use of cookies is based on:

  • Legitimate interest: For essential website functionality and analytics
  • Consent: For marketing and non-essential cookies
  • Contract performance: For course delivery and payment processing

International Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions from relevant authorities
  • Other approved transfer mechanisms

Children’s Privacy

Our courses are designed for adult learners and professionals. We do not knowingly collect cookies from individuals under 16 years of age without parental consent.

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 significant changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending email notifications to registered users
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our platform

Contact Us

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@loopglace.com

For specific requests regarding your personal data or cookie preferences, please include “Cookie Policy Inquiry” in your subject line.

This Cookie Policy is part of our comprehensive Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Please review these documents for complete information about how we handle your personal data.