What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help websites remember information about your visit. At Sharktols, we use various types of tracking technologies to improve your experience and understand how our cybersecurity education platform performs.

These files contain data like your preferences, login status, and browsing patterns. Some cookies expire when you close your browser, while others stick around longer to remember you on future visits.

Types of Cookies We Use

How We Use Cookie Data

The information we collect through cookies serves several purposes that directly benefit your learning experience. We analyze usage patterns to identify which cybersecurity concepts students find challenging, allowing us to adjust our curriculum accordingly.

We also use this data to improve our platform's security features. Since we're teaching cybersecurity, we practice what we preach by monitoring for suspicious activity and potential threats to our educational environment.

Data Retention and Storage

Different types of cookies have different lifespans on your device. Here's how long we keep various types of information:

You can clear cookies from your browser at any time, though this might affect your user experience on our platform. Some features may not work properly without certain cookies enabled.

Managing Your Browser Settings

Most web browsers give you control over cookie settings. You can block all cookies, allow only certain types, or get notified before cookies are stored. Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies might prevent some parts of our cybersecurity training platform from working correctly.

Third-Party Services

We work with several trusted partners to deliver our cybersecurity education services. These companies may also place cookies on your device when you visit our site. For example, we use analytics services to understand how students engage with our content, and payment processors to handle course enrollments securely.

Each partner has their own privacy policy governing how they handle data. We choose partners who meet high standards for data protection, especially important given our focus on cybersecurity education.