1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
This Cookie Policy explains how Zertly ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our AI-powered certification study platform.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several important purposes to enhance your experience on our platform:
- • Essential functionality: To enable core features like user authentication and session management
- • Personalization: To remember your study preferences and certification goals
- • Performance: To analyze how our platform is used and improve its functionality
- • Security: To protect against fraud and secure your account
- • Analytics: To understand user behavior and optimize the learning experience
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services.
Examples:
- • Authentication tokens (to keep you logged in)
- • Session cookies (to maintain your session state)
- • Security cookies (to prevent CSRF attacks)
- • Load balancing cookies (to ensure consistent performance)
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization based on your interactions.
Examples:
- • Study preferences (selected certification, difficulty settings)
- • UI preferences (theme, layout settings)
- • Progress tracking (to resume where you left off)
- • Language and region settings
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Examples:
- • Google Analytics (to understand usage patterns)
- • Performance monitoring (to track page load times)
- • Feature usage analytics (to improve AI recommendations)
- • Error tracking (to identify and fix issues)
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads.
Examples:
- • Social media pixels (for conversion tracking)
- • Advertising platform cookies (for retargeting)
- • Email marketing tracking (to measure campaign effectiveness)
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services we use to enhance functionality:
Supabase (Authentication & Database)
Used for secure user authentication and data storage. Essential for platform functionality.
Google Analytics
Helps us understand how users interact with our platform to improve the experience.
Payment Processors
Used to process subscription payments securely (Stripe, PayPal, etc.).
Content Delivery Network (CDN)
Improves website performance by serving content from locations closer to you.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
- • Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while you're actively using our platform.
- • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years) and remember your preferences for future visits.
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our platform.
Common Browser Cookie Settings:
- • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies or customize your preferences. You can change these preferences at any time through our cookie settings.
Opt-Out Links
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can choose to disable cookies, please be aware that this may affect your experience:
- • You may need to log in repeatedly
- • Your study progress and preferences may not be saved
- • Personalized AI recommendations may not work properly
- • Some features may not function correctly
- • You may see less relevant content
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- • Email: privacy@zertly.com
- • Website: zertly.com
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.