Cookie Policy - Cybernautics Foundation

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and helping us understand how you use our platform.

Similar technologies we use include:

Web beacons: Small graphics that help us track page visits and email opens
Local storage: Data stored locally in your browser for improved performance
Session storage: Temporary data that helps maintain your session
Pixels: Tracking codes that help us measure user engagement

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

Required for the platform to function properly. These cannot be disabled.

User authentication
Security features
Shopping cart functionality
Form submissions

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our platform.

Page views and traffic sources
User behavior patterns
Performance metrics
Error tracking

Preference Cookies

Remember your settings and preferences for a personalized experience.

Language preferences
Theme settings
Layout customizations
Notification preferences

Marketing Cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness.

Targeted advertising
Social media integration
Campaign tracking
Retargeting

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
`session_id`	Maintains your login session	Session	Essential
`csrf_token`	Security protection against attacks	Session	Essential
`user_preferences`	Stores your settings and preferences	1 year	Functional
`analytics_id`	Tracks site usage and performance	2 years	Analytics
`course_progress`	Saves your learning progress	6 months	Functional
`marketing_consent`	Records your marketing preferences	1 year	Marketing

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may also set cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand user behavior and improve our platform.

Facebook Pixel

Enables targeted advertising and campaign measurement.

Performance Monitoring

Monitors platform performance and identifies issues.

Various providers

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data

Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

Accept all cookies
Accept only essential cookies
Customize your preferences by cookie type
Reject non-essential cookies

Cookie Preference Center

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer or by clearing your browser cookies.

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience:

Essential Cookies Disabled

Cannot log into your account
Shopping cart won't work
Forms may not submit
Security features compromised

Other Cookies Disabled

Preferences not remembered
Less relevant content
Generic advertisements
No usage insights

7. Mobile Apps and Cookies

Our mobile applications may use similar technologies to cookies, including:

Device identifiers: Unique identifiers for your mobile device
Local storage: Data stored locally on your device
Push notification tokens: For sending relevant notifications
Analytics SDKs: To understand app usage patterns

You can control these through your device settings or app preferences.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of significant changes by:

Posting the updated policy on our website
Displaying a notice on our platform
Sending email notifications for material changes

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, contact us:

Email

privacy@cybernauticsfoundation.org

General Inquiries

info@cybernauticsfoundation.org

Mail

Cybernautics Foundation
Attention: Privacy Team
J72- Pine Street, Windy Ridge
Takoradi, Ghana
GPS: WS-201-1011