Cookie Policy
Learn about how we use cookies to improve your experience on StickyCoder.
Last updated: December 15, 2024
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your 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.
At StickyCoder, we use cookies to enhance your learning experience, remember your preferences, and analyze how our platform is used to continuously improve our services.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
Examples include:
- • Session cookies for user authentication
- • Security cookies to prevent cross-site request forgery
- • Load balancing cookies for site performance
- • Cookies that remember your language preferences
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Examples include:
- • Remembering your coding theme preferences
- • Storing your preferred programming language
- • Saving your progress in coding challenges
- • Remembering your dashboard layout preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Examples include:
- • Google Analytics for usage statistics
- • Page view tracking for content optimization
- • Performance metrics for site improvement
- • User behavior analysis for better UX
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad.
Examples include:
- • Social media integration cookies
- • Advertising platform cookies
- • Retargeting cookies for relevant ads
- • Email marketing effectiveness tracking
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- • View what cookies are stored
- • Delete existing cookies
- • Block all or some cookies
- • Set preferences for specific websites
StickyCoder Settings
Manage your cookie preferences directly on our platform:
Sign in to manage your cookie preferences.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services. We use these services to enhance your experience and improve our platform.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our site and improve our services.
Google Privacy Policy →Stripe
For secure payment processing, we use Stripe which may set cookies for fraud prevention and security.
Stripe Privacy Policy →Cookie Consent
When you first visit StickyCoder, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent. You can:
- Accept all cookies for the full experience
- Customize your preferences for different cookie types
- Decline non-essential cookies (may limit functionality)
You can change your preferences at any time through your account settings or by clearing your browser cookies.
Data Retention
Different types of cookies have different retention periods:
Session Cookies
Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies
Stored for up to 2 years or until manually deleted
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we do, we will:
- • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- • Notify users of significant changes via email or platform notification
- • Provide a summary of key changes when applicable