Cookie Policy
We believe in being straightforward about how we use cookies to make your learning experience smoother.
Last Updated: January 2025What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that get stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us recognize you when you return, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our platform.
Think of them as helpful notes that make your experience more personalized each time you log in to explore object-oriented programming concepts or join a live session.
How We Use Cookies
Essential Functions
These keep your login active, remember your dashboard settings, and maintain your session while you work through course materials.
Performance Tracking
We analyze which features students use most, where they spend time, and what helps them learn best so we can improve the platform.
Personalization
Cookies help us remember your language preferences, display settings, and learning path choices for a tailored experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Keep you logged in and maintain your active session while you navigate through courses | Until browser closes |
| Preference Cookies | Remember your settings like language, time zone, and interface preferences | 1 year |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand which features work well and where students need more support | 2 years |
| Authentication Cookies | Verify your identity and protect your account from unauthorized access | 30 days |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over cookies. Most browsers let you refuse cookies or delete them. However, this might affect how some features work on our platform.
- Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block cookies or alert you when they're being set. Each browser handles this differently.
- Selective Blocking: You can choose to block specific types of cookies while allowing others that are essential for functionality.
- Regular Clearing: Delete cookies periodically through your browser settings if you prefer not to store long-term data.
- Platform Controls: Access your account dashboard to manage certain preferences related to analytics and personalization cookies.
Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies might prevent you from logging in, accessing your course materials, or using interactive features like our vcenter client simulations and vmware remote console practice environments.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies come from services we use to enhance your learning experience. These might include video hosting for recorded lectures, analytics platforms that help us understand user behavior, or authentication services that keep your account secure.
We carefully select partners who respect privacy and use data responsibly. They operate under their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.
Cookies in Our Platform Features
When you work with virtualization tools through our platform, such as practicing with vsphere client configurations or exploring proxmox setups, cookies help maintain your work session and save progress. This is especially important during hands-on labs where you might spend extended time on complex tasks.
For vmrc exercises and remote console interactions, session cookies ensure your connection remains stable and your commands are properly authenticated throughout the learning session.
Updates to This Policy
We update this policy occasionally to reflect changes in how we use cookies or to comply with new regulations. When significant changes happen, we'll notify you through your account email or a notice on the platform.
The date at the top shows when we last revised this document. We recommend checking back periodically to stay informed about our practices.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If you need clarification about how we use cookies or want to discuss your options, our team is here to help.
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