Cookie Policy

Learn about how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your learning experience on AFK Zone.

Last updated: January 15, 2024

Types of Cookies We Use

Required

Essential Cookies

Required for the website to function properly. These cannot be disabled.

Examples:

User authentication
Security features
Basic site functionality
Configurable

Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences and settings to enhance your experience.

Examples:

Language preferences
Theme settings
Accessibility options
Configurable

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website.

Examples:

Page views
User behavior
Performance metrics
Configurable

Marketing Cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.

Examples:

Ad targeting
Conversion tracking
Social media integration

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

Why Do We Use Cookies?

To remember your login status and preferences

To analyze how our website is used and improve performance

To provide personalized content and recommendations

To deliver relevant advertising and measure its effectiveness

How We Use Cookies

Authentication & Security

We use cookies to keep you logged in securely and protect against unauthorized access to your account.

User Experience

Cookies help us remember your preferences, such as language settings, course progress, and display options, to provide a personalized learning experience.

Performance & Analytics

We collect anonymous usage data to understand how our platform is used, identify popular content, and improve our services.

Marketing & Advertising

With your consent, we may use cookies to show you relevant courses and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Third-Party Services and Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may also set cookies on your device. Here are the main services we use:

Google Analytics

2 years

Website analytics and user behavior tracking

Cookies Set:

_ga_gid_gat

Opt-out:

https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google Tag Manager

Session

Tag management and marketing automation

Cookies Set:

_gtm

Opt-out:

Browser settings

Stripe

1 year

Payment processing and fraud prevention

Cookies Set:

__stripe_mid__stripe_sid

Opt-out:

Contact support

YouTube

6 months

Video content delivery and analytics

Cookies Set:

VISITOR_INFO1_LIVEYSC

Opt-out:

YouTube settings

Detailed Cookie Categories

Essential Cookies

Always Active

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.

Examples:

  • • Session authentication
  • • Security tokens
  • • Load balancing
  • • Cookie consent preferences

Retention:

Session to 1 year

Analytics Cookies

Optional

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

What we track:

  • • Page views and popular content
  • • User journey and behavior patterns
  • • Site performance and errors
  • • Device and browser information

Data Usage:

Improve user experience and site performance

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose which types of cookies to accept. You can change these preferences at any time.

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View which cookies are stored
  • Delete individual or all cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Set preferences for specific sites

Your Choices and Rights

What Happens When You Disable Cookies?

Disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our platform:

  • • You may need to log in more frequently
  • • Your preferences may not be saved
  • • Some features may not work properly
  • • Course progress may not be tracked accurately

Opt-out Resources

Google Analytics

Opt out of Google Analytics tracking

Google Analytics Opt-out →

Do Not Track

Enable Do Not Track in your browser

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Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and may notify you through our platform or via email for significant changes.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: privacy@afkzone.org

Address: 123 Learning Street, Education City, EC 12345

Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567

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