Cookie Policy

1. 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, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

2. How We Use Cookies

Standards Academy uses cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, or region. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not work properly.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

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

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They are set by our advertising partners and may be used to build a profile of your interests.

3. Your Cookie Choices

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the button below:

3.1 Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block cookies from specific sites
• Block all cookies
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

3.2 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using these links:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Your Online Choices (EU)

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use trusted third parties to provide certain functionality:

• Stripe: Payment processing (essential for transactions)
• Google Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies.

5. Updates 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 update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.

6. More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@standards.academy.