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Cookie Policy

Learn about how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website and protect your privacy.

Last updated: July 01, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

How Cookies Work

  • Cookies are downloaded to your device when you first visit our website
  • On subsequent visits, cookies are sent back to our website
  • This allows us to recognize your device and provide a personalized experience
  • Cookies can be deleted or blocked through your browser settings

Types of Cookies

Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

First-Party Cookies

Set by our website directly

Third-Party Cookies

Set by external services we use on our website

Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies to provide and improve our services. Here's a detailed breakdown:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without affecting basic functionality.

Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
session_id
Maintains your login session and security
Session
csrf_token
Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
Session
cookie_consent
Remembers your cookie preferences
1 year
load_balancer
Ensures consistent server routing
Session

Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, allowing us to improve performance and user experience.

Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
_ga
Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users
2 years
_ga_XXXXXXXXXX
Google Analytics - session identification
2 years
_gid
Google Analytics - distinguishes users
24 hours
performance_metrics
Internal performance tracking
30 days

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences and provide enhanced features for a personalized experience.

Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
user_preferences
Stores your website preferences and settings
1 year
language
Remembers your language preference
1 year
theme
Remembers dark/light mode preference
1 year
course_progress
Tracks your learning progress
6 months

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing activity to show you relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.

Cookie Name
Purpose
Duration
_fbp
Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions and remarketing
3 months
ads_campaign
Tracks which ads brought you to our site
30 days
conversion_track
Measures conversion rates and attribution
90 days
retargeting
Enables personalized retargeting ads
1 year

Third-Party Cookies

We use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies. These services help us provide better functionality and analyze our website performance.

Google Analytics

Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement

Data Collected: Page views, user interactions, demographics

Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

Facebook Pixel

Purpose: Conversion tracking and remarketing

Data Collected: Page visits, conversions, custom events

Privacy Policy: Facebook Privacy Policy

Opt-out: Facebook Ad Preferences

Video Platforms

Purpose: Embedded educational videos

Data Collected: Video engagement, viewing preferences

Providers: YouTube, Vimeo

Note: Videos load only with your consent

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Our Cookie Control Panel

Use our cookie preference center at the top of this page to easily manage your cookie settings without changing browser configurations.

Important Notes

Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality
Your preferences are remembered for future visits
You can change your preferences at any time

Data Protection and Privacy

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect the information collected through cookies:

  • Cookies are encrypted during transmission
  • Personal data in cookies is minimized and anonymized when possible
  • Regular security audits and updates
  • Secure storage and limited access to cookie data

Data Retention

Cookie data is retained according to the following schedule:

  • Essential cookies: Session or up to 1 year
  • Performance cookies: Up to 2 years
  • Functionality cookies: Up to 1 year
  • Marketing cookies: Up to 1 year (or until opt-out)

Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Know what cookies are being used and why
  • Choose which optional cookies to accept
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request deletion of your cookie data
  • Receive information about data sharing with third parties

Contact Us

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

SkillBoostTech

Email: admin@skillboosttech.com

Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry

Address:
1038 W 35th St
Chicago, IL 60609
United States

For more information about our data practices, please review our Privacy Policy.