Cookie Policy
Learn how we use cookies to improve your experience on our website
Last updated: January 15, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
2. How We Use Cookies
KB Institute uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, personalize content, and serve targeted advertisements. We use cookies for the following purposes:
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:
- Authentication: Remember your login status
- Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery
- Session Management: Maintain your session across pages
- Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers
2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:
- Google Analytics: Track website usage and performance
- Page Views: Count page visits and popular content
- User Behavior: Understand how users navigate our site
- Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues
2.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
- Preferences: Remember your settings and preferences
- Language: Store your preferred language
- Theme: Remember your dark/light mode preference
- Course Progress: Track your learning progress
2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:
- Targeted Ads: Show relevant course recommendations
- Retargeting: Display ads on other websites
- Social Media: Enable social sharing features
- Campaign Tracking: Measure advertising effectiveness
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set directly by KB Institute when you visit our website. We use these cookies to provide core functionality and improve your user experience.
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by external services we use on our website:
- Google Analytics: Website analytics and reporting
- YouTube: Embedded video content
- TradingView: Interactive chart widgets
- Payment Processors: Secure payment processing
- Social Media Platforms: Social sharing and login
4. Cookie Duration
4.1 Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while browsing our website.
4.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and provide a personalized experience on return visits.
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
- Set preferences for different types of cookies
5.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- 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
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of certain tracking cookies using these tools:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-out Tool
- Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-out Tool
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:
- You may need to log in repeatedly
- Your preferences may not be saved
- Some features may not work properly
- Course progress may not be tracked
- Personalized content may not be available
7. Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can manage cookies and similar technologies through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
- Android: Settings → Site Settings → Cookies
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
- Email: [email protected]
- Address: Valentinskamp 89, Hamburg, Germany
- Phone: +49 1522 5314016
10. Consent
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or contacting us directly.