Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 25, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and provide a better user experience.

Fiscedge Academy uses cookies and similar technologies (like localStorage and sessionStorage) to enhance your learning experience, maintain security, and analyze Platform usage.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for the Platform to function and cannot be disabled. They enable core features like:

Authentication: Keeps you logged in during your session
Security: Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks
Session Management: Remembers your course progress and preferences
Payment Processing: Ensures secure checkout with Stripe

Legal Basis: Necessary for contract performance (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b))

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how users interact with the Platform so we can improve it. They collect:

Page views and navigation patterns
Course completion rates and lesson engagement
Device type, browser, and screen resolution
Time spent on pages and click behavior

Note: All analytics data is anonymized and aggregated. We never track personally identifiable information.

Legal Basis: Your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)) — You can opt-out anytime

Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies track conversions and help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They:

Remember which ads or emails you clicked before visiting
Track if you complete a purchase after seeing an ad
Help us show you relevant content based on your interests
Measure ROI on advertising spend

Legal Basis: Your consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)) — You can opt-out anytime

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Supabase (Authentication & Database)

Essential cookies for secure authentication and session management.Supabase Privacy Policy

Stripe (Payment Processing)

Essential cookies for fraud detection and secure payments.Stripe Privacy Policy

Analytics Provider (if enabled)

Optional cookies for usage analytics and performance monitoring (requires your consent).

4. Cookie Duration

Cookie Type	Duration	Purpose
Session Cookies	Until browser close	Maintain login state
Authentication	7 days	Keep you logged in
Preferences	1 year	Remember settings
Analytics	2 years	Track usage patterns
Marketing	90 days	Measure ad effectiveness

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over which cookies we use:

Option 1: Cookie Banner (Recommended)

When you first visit our Platform, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

Accept all cookies
Reject optional cookies (only essential cookies will be used)
Customize your preferences (choose which categories to allow)

Option 2: Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

⚠️ Warning: Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from logging in or accessing courses.

Option 3: Account Settings

Once logged in, you can manage your cookie preferences in your Account Settings under "Privacy Preferences".

6. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. We respect DNT signals for optional cookies (analytics and marketing) but cannot honor DNT for essential cookies required for Platform functionality.

7. What Happens If You Block Cookies?

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Blocking Essential Cookies: You won't be able to log in or access purchased courses

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Blocking Analytics Cookies: No impact on functionality, but we can't improve based on usage data

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Blocking Marketing Cookies: No impact on functionality, but you may see less relevant content

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes via email or a notice on the Platform. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.

9. More Information

For more details on how we process your personal data, see our:

→ Privacy Policy → Terms & Conditions

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Email: info@fiscedge.com
Certified Legal Email (PEC): legal@pec.fiscedge.com
Subject Line: "Cookie Policy Inquiry"
Response Time: Within 48 hours