Cookie Policy
This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information about how their site is being used. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
How We Use Cookies
Home Team Education uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- To authenticate you and keep you signed in during your session
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To track your progress through our educational courses
- To analyze how our website is used and improve our services
- To ensure the security of your account
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, account authentication, and session management. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not work without them.
- Authentication cookies: Keep you signed in to your account
- Session cookies: Maintain your session state as you navigate the site
- Security cookies: Help protect against unauthorized access
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and tracking your educational progress.
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
- Progress cookies: Track your progress through lessons and courses
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our site and services.
- Usage analytics: Track page views, session duration, and navigation patterns
- Performance metrics: Help us identify and fix issues with site performance
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing when you make donations
- Amazon Web Services (AWS): For authentication and infrastructure services
These third-party services have their own privacy policies governing the use of cookies. We encourage you to review their policies.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete cookies stored on your device
- Block all cookies or only third-party cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
Please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies may impact your experience on our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the site to function properly.
Browser Cookie Settings
Here are links to manage cookie settings in popular browsers:
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Related Policies
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