Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how LearnTAV ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with our Chrome extensions. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies set by the website owner are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies."

2. Similar Technologies

We also use other similar technologies, including:

• Web Beacons: Small graphic images embedded in web pages or emails
• Pixel Tags: Small pieces of code that track user behavior
• Local Storage: Technology that stores data locally on your device
• Session Storage: Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser
• Chrome Extension Storage: Data stored by our browser extensions

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for several reasons:

• Essential Functions: Enable core website functionality and security
• Performance: Understand how visitors interact with our website
• Functionality: Remember your preferences and provide enhanced features
• Marketing: Deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

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

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
learntav_session	Maintains your login session and security	Session
csrf_token	Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks	Session
cookie_consent	Remembers your cookie consent preferences	1 Year

Performance Cookies

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

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 Years
_gid	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	24 Hours
_gat	Google Analytics - throttle request rate	1 Minute

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization based on your interactions.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
user_preferences	Stores your theme, language, and display preferences	1 Year
form_data	Saves partially completed forms	Session
course_progress	Tracks your progress through educational content	1 Year

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you and may be set through our site by advertising partners.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration
facebook_pixel	Facebook advertising and conversion tracking	3 Months
google_ads	Google advertising and conversion tracking	90 Days
linkedin_insight	LinkedIn advertising and analytics	30 Days

5. Chrome Extension Cookies and Data

Our Chrome extensions (Power Tracker and Prompt Optimizer) may store data locally on your device to provide their functionality:

• Usage Statistics: Anonymous data about extension performance and usage
• User Preferences: Your settings and configuration choices
• Optimization Data: Historical data for AI prompt optimization
• Performance Metrics: Energy consumption and efficiency data

This data is stored locally and is not transmitted to our servers unless you explicitly opt-in to data sharing for improvement purposes.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party partners who may set cookies on your device when you visit our website:

• Google Analytics: Website analytics and user behavior tracking
• Google Tag Manager: Managing and deploying marketing tags
• Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and analytics
• LinkedIn Insight Tag: Professional network advertising
• Hotjar: User behavior analytics and feedback collection
• Intercom: Customer support chat functionality

7. Your Cookie Choices

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Privacy and services > Cookies and site permissions

Opt-Out Links

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
• LinkedIn: LinkedIn Ad Preferences
• Digital Advertising Alliance: Opt-out of Interest-Based Advertising

8. Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:

• You may need to re-enter login information
• Your preferences and settings may not be saved
• Some interactive features may not function
• We may not be able to provide personalized content
• Analytics data may be incomplete

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying a notice on our website
• Requesting renewed consent where required by law

10. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for using cookies depends on the type of cookie:

• Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest in providing website functionality
• Performance Cookies: Your consent (where required) or legitimate interest
• Functional Cookies: Your consent or legitimate interest in improving user experience
• Marketing Cookies: Your explicit consent