Cookie Policy
Understanding how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience
Last Updated: March 16, 2026
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1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Did You Know?
Cookies cannot access, read, or modify any other data on your computer. They are simply data files that help websites remember your preferences and improve your experience.
Types of Cookie Technologies
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies set by the website you're visiting
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services integrated into our website
2. How We Use Cookies
Ikigugu Group uses cookies to enhance your experience and provide essential functionality. Here's how we use them:
Essential Website Functionality
- Maintaining your login session when you access your student or admin account
- Remembering your language and regional preferences
- Ensuring website security and preventing fraudulent activity
- Enabling core features like course enrollment and progress tracking
Performance and Analytics
- Understanding how visitors interact with our website
- Analyzing which pages are most popular and useful
- Identifying technical issues and improving site performance
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Personalization
- Remembering your course preferences and learning progress
- Customizing content recommendations based on your interests
- Saving your dashboard settings and display preferences
- Providing a tailored learning experience
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed breakdown of the cookies used on our website:
Important Note
Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for the website to function properly.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
Authentication & Security
Preferences & Functionality
5. Third-Party Cookies
We use trusted third-party services that may set cookies on your device. These services help us provide better functionality and analyze website performance.
Analytics Services
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand how visitors use our website
- Purpose: Traffic analysis, user behavior tracking, and performance monitoring
- Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy
Content Delivery
- CDN Services: Deliver website resources faster (fonts, icons, libraries)
- Video Platforms: Embed educational videos (YouTube, Vimeo)
- Social Media: Enable social sharing features
Your Privacy Matters
We carefully select third-party services and ensure they comply with data protection regulations. You can opt out of third-party cookies through your browser settings or the links provided above.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over the cookies we use. Here are several ways to manage your cookie preferences:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Accept only first-party cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- View and delete individual cookies
Browser-Specific Instructions
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Important
Blocking or deleting cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website, including logging in, enrolling in courses, and tracking your learning progress.
Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics Opt-out: Browser Add-on
- Your Online Choices: EU Cookie Control
- Network Advertising Initiative: Opt-out Tool
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification to registered users
- Displaying a prominent notice on our website
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights:
Your Data Rights
- Right to Access: Request information about cookies we use
- Right to Object: Opt out of non-essential cookies
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of cookie data
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Change your cookie preferences at any time
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
9. Related Policies
For more information about how we handle your data, please review our related policies:
- Privacy Policy - How we collect, use, and protect your personal information
- Terms of Service - Rules and guidelines for using our website
- Data Protection - Our commitment to data security and GDPR compliance
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us.