6. COOKIE POLICY

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, improve user experience, and collect analytical data.

Cookies may be 'session cookies' (deleted when you close your browser) or 'persistent cookies' (remain on your device for a set period).

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These are essential for the Portal to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Authentication cookies (to keep you logged in).
• Session management cookies.
• Security and fraud prevention cookies.

Performance & Analytics Cookies

These help us understand how visitors use the Portal (e.g., Google Analytics, Hotjar). Data collected is anonymised and aggregated. These require your consent.

Functional Cookies

These remember your preferences (e.g., language, video quality settings, last visited course) to personalise your experience.

Marketing & Targeting Cookies

These may be set by third-party advertising partners to deliver relevant advertisements on other websites. These require your explicit consent and can be declined.

Third parties including Google, Facebook, YouTube, and Razorpay may set cookies on the Portal for analytics, social media integration, and payment processing. We do not control these cookies; please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies.

You can manage or disable cookies through:

• The cookie consent banner displayed on your first visit to the Portal.
• Your browser settings (instructions vary by browser).
• Opt-out tools provided by third parties (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on).

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Portal, including your ability to access paid course content.

By continuing to use the Portal after acknowledging this policy, you consent to the use of cookies as described herein, except for marketing cookies which require explicit opt-in. You may withdraw your consent at any time through your account settings or browser controls.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Please review it periodically. Continued use of the Portal constitutes acceptance of any revised policy.

For queries regarding this Cookie Policy, contact: admin@architecture-academics.online .