This Cookie Policy explains how NerdAcademy uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over time, so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit. Cookies can be:
- Session cookies — temporary; deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies — remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
- First-party cookies — set by NerdAcademy.
- Third-party cookies — set by external services we use.
2. Cookies We Use
| Category | Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
na_session |
Keeps you logged in to your account | Session | |
na_csrf |
Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | |
na_theme |
Remembers your light/dark mode preference | 1 year | |
na_lang |
Remembers your language preference | 1 year | |
_na_analytics |
Measures page views, user journeys, and feature usage (anonymised) | 13 months | |
_na_vid |
Identifies unique visitors (no personal data stored) | 13 months |
Essential cookies are required for the site to function and cannot be disabled. All other categories are optional.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some of our service providers may also set cookies on your device:
- Stripe — payment fraud detection. See Stripe's Privacy Policy.
- YouTube — if a course embeds a YouTube video, YouTube may set cookies when you play it. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Intercom — our in-app chat widget. See Intercom's Privacy Policy.
We do not use advertising or retargeting cookies.
4. Managing Your Preferences
You have several options for controlling cookies:
- Cookie banner: When you first visit NerdAcademy, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies via our consent banner.
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from staying logged in.
- Opt-out links:
- Analytics: email privacy@nerdacademy.ai with "Opt out of analytics" in the subject line.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes or regulations require. We will post a notice on this page and, for material changes, email registered users. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
6. Contact
Questions about cookies? Contact us at privacy@nerdacademy.ai or via our contact form.
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