Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our site. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you navigate through our educational content. We also use similar technologies like web beacons and local storage.

Think of cookies as bookmarks that remember where you left off in a course or what topics interest you most. They're not programs and can't carry viruses—they're just tiny pieces of data that make your learning experience smoother.

Types of Tracking We Use

How We Use These Technologies

Here's what actually happens with the data we collect:

• Track which encryption tutorials are most valuable to students
• Remember your progress through multi-part lessons
• Understand which code examples need better explanations
• Identify technical issues that affect your learning experience
• Personalize content recommendations based on your interests
• Measure how long students spend on different topics
• Test new features with small groups before wider release

Specific Cookies on WaveFlash

Here are the main cookies you'll encounter on waveflash.dev:

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have complete control over which cookies you accept. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Just know that blocking essential cookies will prevent the site from working properly.

Third-Party Cookies

We occasionally embed content from other services—like video tutorials hosted on external platforms or interactive coding environments. These services may set their own cookies. We don't control these third-party cookies, but we only work with reputable educational technology providers.

For example, if we embed a coding sandbox to let you practice encryption algorithms, that sandbox provider might use cookies to save your code between sessions. Always check their privacy policies if you're concerned.

Data Retention and Your Rights

We don't keep cookie data forever. Analytics information gets aggregated and anonymized after six months. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Preference cookies last until you clear them or they expire.

You can request deletion of any data associated with your account at any time. Send us an email at support@waveflash.dev and we'll process your request within two weeks. You can also export your data to see exactly what we've stored.

Updates to This Policy

Technology changes and so do our practices. When we update this policy, we'll change the date at the top and notify active users through email. Major changes will get a prominent notice on the site itself.

We recommend checking back occasionally, especially if you're concerned about privacy. We're transparent about how we use tracking technologies because we believe you deserve to know what happens with your data.