Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They serve various purposes, such as remembering your preferences, maintaining your login session, and analyzing how you use our website.

2. Why Do We Use Cookies?

Castonbit uses cookies for several important purposes:

  • Authentication: To maintain your login session and keep you authenticated
  • Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
  • Analytics: To understand how users interact with our website and improve user experience
  • Security: To prevent fraud and enhance platform security
  • Functionality: To provide features like course progress tracking
  • Marketing: To provide personalized content and recommendations

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains user login session Session
auth_token Authentication and security 30 days
csrf_token Security token protection Session

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Provider
_ga Google Analytics tracking Google Analytics
_gid Google Analytics user ID Google Analytics
_gat Google Analytics throttle rate Google Analytics

3.3 Preference and Functional Cookies

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
theme_preference Remember light/dark mode preference 1 year
language_preference Store language preference 1 year
course_progress Track course viewing progress Session

4. Cookie Duration

  • Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until expiration or until you delete them

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on our website for analytics, advertising, and functionality purposes. These providers are responsible for their own cookie policies.

6. Managing Your Cookies

6.1 Browser Controls

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

  • View which cookies are stored
  • Accept or reject cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Set preferences for specific websites

6.2 Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your ability to use certain features, such as:

  • Staying logged in to your account
  • Personalized course recommendations
  • Course progress tracking
  • Website performance optimization

6.3 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, we display a cookie consent banner. By clicking "Accept," you consent to all cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time through your account settings or by contacting us.

7. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. If you enable this feature, we will respect your privacy preference, though it may limit some website functionality.

8. GDPR Compliance

For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements regarding cookies:

  • We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies
  • You have the right to withdraw consent at any time
  • We provide clear information about cookie usage
  • We respect your privacy preferences

9. Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or technology. Updates will be posted on this page with the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

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