SkillBloom Academy Cookie Policy
At SkillBloom Academy, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding the use of cookies on our website. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
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 can be either "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device for a specified period, or "session" cookies, which are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
Cookie Types
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
- 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, certain services, such as accessing secure areas of the site, cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages they visit most often and if they encounter any error messages. This information helps us to improve the performance and functionality of our site.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may be placed by us or by third-party advertising partners.
Cookie Usage
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To personalize your experience on our website.
- To analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
- To improve the content and functionality of our website.
- To provide targeted advertisements based on your interests.
- To remember your preferences and settings.
- To authenticate users and prevent fraudulent activity.
The following table details the specific cookies we use, their purpose, and their duration:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| PHPSESSID | Preserves user session state across page requests. | Session | SkillBloom Academy |
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver, measure, and improve the relevance of advertising. | 3 months | |
| cookie_consent | Records user's cookie consent preferences. | 1 year | SkillBloom Academy |
| This table is updated regularly to reflect the cookies currently in use on our website. | |||
Cookie Management
You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to block all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or prompt you each time a cookie is offered. Please consult your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to modify your cookie settings.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We provide a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences directly. You can use this tool to accept or reject different categories of cookies.
- Third-Party Opt-Outs: For advertising cookies placed by third-party advertising partners, you can opt-out directly through their respective websites or through industry-wide opt-out platforms such as the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) and the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI).
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and may prevent you from accessing certain features or services. For example, if you disable strictly necessary cookies, you may not be able to log in to your account or access secure areas of the site.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices or to comply with applicable laws and regulations. We will post any changes to this policy on our website and update the "Last Updated" date below. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
SkillBloom Academy
Privacy Department
456 Elm Street, Suite 200
Anytown, CA 91234
Email: privacy@skillbloomacademy.com
Phone: +1 555-987-6543
This Cookie Policy was last updated on October 26, 2025.