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Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how LearnCompareTrade.com uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.

Last Updated: January 6, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

  • Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
  • Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser

2. How We Use Cookies

LearnCompareTrade.com uses cookies for various purposes to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized services:

  • Remember your preferences and settings (e.g., theme, language)
  • Keep you logged in to your account
  • Track your course progress and learning achievements
  • Understand how you use our website to improve our services
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Deliver relevant content and recommendations

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be switched off in our systems.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains your session while browsing Session
auth_token Keeps you logged in securely 30 days
csrf_token Security - prevents cross-site request forgery Session
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences 1 year

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
lct-theme Remembers your dark/light mode preference 1 year
user_region Stores your geographic region for compliance 1 year
course_progress Tracks your learning progress Persistent

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate 1 minute

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Tracks visits across websites 3 months
IDE Google Advertising personalization 1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the use of these cookies. The third parties include:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Cloudflare: For security and performance optimization
  • Social media platforms: If you use social sharing buttons
  • Broker partners: When you visit broker pages through our links

Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their cookies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

Note: If you disable essential cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly, and you may not be able to use certain features like staying logged in or saving your course progress.

5.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:

6. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

  • Local Storage: To store data locally in your browser (e.g., theme preference)
  • Session Storage: For temporary data during your browser session
  • Pixels/Web Beacons: Small images that track user behavior for analytics

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@learncomparetrade.com

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.