Legal Document

Cookie Policy

This document explains how TechPathway uses cookies and similar technologies on our platform

Last Updated: October 8, 2025
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At TechPathway, we believe in transparency regarding how we collect and use data. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on our programming courses platform, and how you can control their use.

By using our website at techpathway.net, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. We encourage you to read this document carefully to understand our practices.

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 the owners of the site.

Important Note

Cookies do not contain personal information such as your name or email address. They help us recognize your device and remember your preferences to enhance your experience on our platform.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes to improve your experience on our programming courses platform. Below are the primary ways we utilize cookie technology:

Authentication and Security

We use cookies to verify your identity when you log in to access your courses and track your progress. This ensures that your account remains secure and only you can access your learning materials.

Preferences and Settings

Cookies help us remember your preferences such as language settings, display preferences, and course selections. This allows us to provide a personalized experience each time you visit our platform.

Analytics and Performance

We use cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and where improvements can be made. This information helps us enhance the quality of our courses and platform functionality.

Marketing and Communications

Cookies allow us to show you relevant course recommendations and promotional content based on your interests and browsing history. We use this to help you discover courses that match your learning goals.

Types of Cookies We Use

Our platform uses different categories of cookies, each serving specific purposes. Understanding these categories will help you make informed decisions about your cookie preferences.

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality

Cookie Name Duration Purpose
session_id Session Maintains your login session while navigating the platform
csrf_token Session Protects against security threats and unauthorized access
cookie_consent 1 year Remembers your cookie preferences and consent choices

Functional Cookies

Enable enhanced functionality and personalization

Cookie Name Duration Purpose
user_preferences 1 year Stores your display settings and interface preferences
language 1 year Remembers your selected language preference
video_progress 30 days Saves your position in course videos for continuity

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors use our platform

Cookie Name Duration Purpose
analytics_id 2 years Tracks visitor behavior and site usage patterns
page_views 1 day Counts page visits to measure content popularity

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to control how cookies are used on your device. There are several ways to manage your cookie preferences and protect your privacy.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find cookie management options in the privacy or security section of your browser preferences.

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Mozilla Firefox

Options → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Privacy and services → Cookies and site permissions

Our Cookie Preference Tool

We provide a cookie preference center where you can manage your consent for different types of cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our platform.

Important Notice

Blocking or deleting essential cookies may prevent you from accessing certain features of our platform, including course enrollment, progress tracking, and account management. We recommend allowing essential cookies for the best experience.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party services that set cookies on our platform. These services help us provide better functionality and understand how our platform is being used.

Analytics Services

We use analytics services to understand how visitors interact with our platform. These services collect information about your browsing behavior in an anonymized format to help us improve our courses and user experience.

  • Google Analytics for website traffic analysis
  • Behavior tracking for course completion rates
  • Performance monitoring for page load times

Video Platform Services

Our programming courses include video content hosted on third-party platforms. These services may set their own cookies to provide video playback functionality and track viewing statistics.

  • Video player functionality and settings
  • Viewing progress and resume capability
  • Quality adjustment based on connection speed

Payment Processing

When you purchase courses or subscriptions, our payment processors may use cookies to facilitate secure transactions and prevent fraudulent activity. These cookies are essential for completing your purchase.

  • Secure payment processing and encryption
  • Fraud detection and prevention measures
  • Transaction verification and confirmation

Please note that third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective service providers. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they collect and use your information.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through our platform or by email.

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your privacy. The date at the top of this document indicates when the policy was last updated.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your information, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are committed to addressing your privacy concerns promptly.

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