Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our educational platform.

2. How We Use Cookies

EduPlaystore uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
• Performance Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Educational Analytics: Track learning progress and platform usage (anonymized)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our educational platform:

• Session management for logged-in users
• Security tokens to prevent unauthorized access
• Load balancing for optimal performance
• CSRF protection for form submissions

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

We use these cookies to improve our educational services:

• Google Analytics for usage statistics (anonymized)
• Learning progress tracking
• Platform performance monitoring
• Error logging and debugging

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your educational experience:

• Language and region preferences
• Saved coding projects and progress
• Customized dashboard settings
• Accessibility preferences

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use to enhance our educational platform:

• Google Analytics: For understanding user behavior and improving our platform
• YouTube: For embedded educational videos (if you watch them)
• CDN Services: For faster loading of educational content
• Payment Processors: For secure subscription processing

5. Student Privacy and Cookies

We take special care with student data and cookies:

• Student accounts under 13 require parental consent for non-essential cookies
• Educational progress data is stored locally when possible
• No advertising cookies are used with student accounts
• Teachers can control cookie settings for their classroom accounts
• All educational data cookies are encrypted and secure

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have control over how cookies are used:

6.1 Browser Settings

• Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
• You can set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set
• Private/incognito browsing modes limit cookie storage

6.2 Our Cookie Settings

• Visit your account settings to manage cookie preferences
• Choose which types of cookies you want to allow
• Opt out of analytics cookies while keeping functional ones
• Download your data before changing cookie settings

7. Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
• Educational Progress: Retained for the duration of your account
• Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 2 years

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes through:

• Email notifications to registered users
• Prominent notices on our platform
• Updates to the "Last updated" date above
• In-app notifications for mobile users

9. Contact Information

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