Cookie Policy
How We Use Cookies
BuildSkill Academy uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
Your Consent Matters: By continuing to use our Platform, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to the website owners.
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them.
- First-Party Cookies: Set by BuildSkill Academy directly.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (e.g., analytics, payment gateways).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are necessary for the service to work.
Analytics / Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users interact with our Platform. We use them to collect information about page visits, time spent, clicks, and other metrics to improve our services.
Functional / Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience. They allow us to remember your settings, language preferences, and login status.
Marketing / Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and promotional content. They track your browsing habits across websites to build a profile of your interests.
3. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | User session identification and authentication | Session | Essential |
| mpin_token | Secure MPIN authentication | Session | Essential |
| user_preferences | Stores user settings and preferences | 30 days | Functional |
| course_progress | Tracks course completion and progress | 1 year | Functional |
| _ga | Google Analytics – user identification | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics – session tracking | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gat | Google Analytics – request throttling | 1 minute | Analytics |
| cookie_consent | Stores cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| remember_me | Remember login credentials (if selected) | 30 days | Functional |
| last_visit | Records the date and time of last visit | 30 days | Analytics |
4. Cookie Management & Control
You have full control over cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Cookie Preference Controls
Required for platform functionality
Remember your settings and preferences
Help us improve the platform
Personalized ads and content
Note: Toggle switches above are interactive. You can click them to change your preferences. Essential cookies are always active and cannot be disabled.
5. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
You can manage cookie settings directly in your browser. Here's how to access cookie controls in popular browsers:
1 Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data → See all cookies and site data
2 Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Data
3 Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
4 Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data → Manage Website Data
5 Opera: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies → All cookies and site data
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Platform.
6. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may place cookies on your device. These services include:
- Google Analytics: Used for website analytics and performance tracking. (Privacy Policy)
- Payment Gateways: Secure payment processing (Razorpay, PayU, etc.).
- Social Media Platforms: Social sharing and login functionality.
- Cloudflare: Security and performance optimization.
We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information about their cookie usage.
7. Consent & Withdrawal
- Consent: When you first visit our Platform, we display a cookie consent banner. By clicking "Accept" or continuing to use the site, you consent to our use of cookies.
- Withdrawal: You can withdraw your consent at any time by managing your cookie preferences in your browser settings or using the controls above.
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are always active as they are necessary for the Platform to function.
Your Choice: You have the right to accept or reject cookies. However, rejecting non-essential cookies may impact your experience on our Platform.
8. Cookie Duration
Cookies on our Platform have varying durations:
- Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain for up to 2 years (Google Analytics) or as specified in the table above.
- You can manually delete all cookies from your browser settings at any time.
9. Do Not Track (DNT)
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your browsing activity tracked. BuildSkill Academy currently does not respond to DNT signals. However, you can manage your cookie preferences through the controls provided in this policy.
10. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.
- Sending an email notification to registered users (for significant changes).
- Displaying a notice within the Platform.
Your continued use of the Platform after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.
11. More Information
For more information about cookies and privacy, you may refer to:
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or need assistance regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please reach out to us:
- Privacy Inquiries: privacy@buildskillacademy.in
- GDPR Inquiries: gdpr@buildskillacademy.in
- General Support: help@buildskillacademy.in
- Phone: +91-8799708172
- Address:Buildskill Academy pvt Ltd, Kulesara, Noida, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201306 ; India
BuildSkill Academy is committed to transparency regarding our use of cookies. We respect your privacy and provide you with meaningful choices about how your data is used.