Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 11, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how DevBuild Studio uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our platform.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
- First-Party Cookies: Set by DevBuild Studio
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled:
- Authentication and security
- Session management
- Load balancing
- Security and fraud prevention
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | User authentication | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
| user_prefs | User preferences | 1 year |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:
- Language preferences
- Theme settings (dark/light mode)
- Video player settings
- Course progress bookmarks
- Notification preferences
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Platform:
- Google Analytics (traffic analysis)
- Page views and navigation patterns
- Feature usage statistics
- Error tracking and debugging
- Performance monitoring
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | User tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | User tracking | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttling requests | 1 minute |
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your activity to deliver personalized content:
- Course recommendations
- Targeted advertisements
- Email campaign tracking
- Social media integration
- Affiliate tracking
3. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:
Analytics Services
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and user behavior
Google Privacy Policy
Payment Processors
- Stripe: Payment processing
Stripe Privacy Policy
Content Delivery
- Cloudflare: CDN and security
Cloudflare Privacy Policy
Social Media
- Twitter/X (social sharing)
- LinkedIn (social sharing)
- Facebook (social sharing)
4. Local Storage and Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we use other browser storage technologies:
Local Storage
- Saved cheatsheets
- Course progress tracking
- Video playback position
- User preferences
Session Storage
- Temporary form data
- Navigation state
IndexedDB
- Offline course content
- Cached data for performance
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our Platform, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences
Opt-Out Options
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Do Not Track: Enable in your browser settings
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, some features of our Platform may not function properly:
- You may need to log in on every visit
- Your preferences won't be saved
- Course progress may not be tracked
- Some interactive features may not work
- Personalized recommendations will be limited
Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the Platform to function.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:
- Updating the "Last updated" date
- Displaying a notice on the Platform
- Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
9. Additional Resources
- Privacy Policy - How we handle your personal data
- Terms of Service - Terms and conditions for using our Platform
- All About Cookies - General information about cookies
- Your Online Choices - Opt-out of behavioral advertising
Your Consent: By continuing to use DevBuild Studio, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.