Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember information about your visit. At MindGlimmer, we use various types of cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our cross-platform game development platform.

These technologies serve multiple purposes – from remembering your login preferences to understanding how you interact with our learning materials. We believe transparency is crucial, so this policy explains exactly what we track, why we track it, and how you can control these preferences.

Types of Cookies We Use

How We Use Tracking Technologies

Our tracking technologies serve several specific purposes on the MindGlimmer platform. When you log in, we use cookies to maintain your session securely, ensuring you don't need to re-enter credentials as you navigate between different learning modules.

We also track your progress through our game development courses. This allows us to bookmark where you left off, suggest relevant next steps, and provide personalized recommendations based on your learning patterns. For instance, if you spend considerable time on our Unity tutorials, we might suggest advanced C# programming courses.

Our analytics help us understand which teaching methods work best. By analyzing how students interact with different content types – video tutorials, interactive coding exercises, or downloadable resources – we can continuously improve our educational approach.

Data Retention and Your Control

Different types of cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for predetermined periods. Essential cookies typically last for the duration of your session, while preference cookies might remain for up to one year.

Analytics cookies generally expire after two years, but marketing cookies might have shorter lifespans depending on the specific advertising platform. We regularly review and clean up stored data to ensure we're not keeping information longer than necessary.

You have complete control over cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies entirely. However, please note that disabling certain cookies might affect your ability to use some features of our platform.

Managing Your Browser Settings

Each browser handles cookie management differently. Here are quick access methods for popular browsers used by our community:

Most browsers also offer private or incognito modes that don't store cookies after you close the session. This can be useful if you're using a shared computer or want to browse without saving any tracking data.

You can also use browser extensions that provide more granular control over cookies and tracking. These tools often allow you to whitelist trusted sites like MindGlimmer while blocking trackers from other sources.

Third-Party Services

MindGlimmer integrates with several third-party services to enhance your learning experience. These include video hosting platforms for our tutorials, payment processors for course purchases, and analytics services to help us understand user behavior.

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy and cookie practices. While we carefully select partners who share our commitment to user privacy, we encourage you to review their policies as well. Common third-party cookies on our site might come from video players, social media integration, or customer support chat systems.

We regularly audit our third-party integrations to ensure they align with current privacy standards and provide genuine value to our users. If you have concerns about specific third-party services, please contact our support team for detailed information.

Updates to This Policy

This cookie policy may change as we introduce new features or update our tracking practices. We'll notify active users of significant changes through email or prominent notices on our platform. Minor updates might be posted directly to this page with an updated revision date.

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically, especially if you have specific privacy concerns or if you notice changes in how our website behaves. Your continued use of MindGlimmer after policy updates indicates your acceptance of any changes.