Understanding Cookies and Tracking

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, analyzing how you use our site, and enabling certain functionality.

We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

Cookie Categories and Classifications

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance.

Functional Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Cookie Implementation and Purposes

We use cookies to authenticate users, remember your preferences, analyze website traffic, personalize content, and improve our services. Cookies also help us understand which parts of our website are most popular and how users navigate through our content.

For our training platform, cookies help maintain your course progress, remember your learning preferences, and provide a seamless educational experience across sessions.

External Service Cookies and Tracking

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies, including analytics providers, payment processors, and content delivery networks. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.

We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these services for more information about their data practices.

Website Analytics and Usage Monitoring

We use analytics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most often, how long users spend on each page, and any error messages encountered.

This information is collected anonymously and helps us improve our website structure, content, and user experience. We may use services like Google Analytics for this purpose.

Cookie Control and Preference Management

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, though this may affect your experience on our website.

You can also use our cookie consent banner to manage your preferences for non-essential cookies. Your choices will be remembered for future visits.

Browser-Level Cookie Management

Each browser provides different methods for managing cookies. You can usually find cookie settings in your browser's privacy or security section. Disabling cookies may prevent you from accessing certain features of our website.

For specific instructions on managing cookies in your browser, please refer to your browser's help documentation or support resources.

Data Retention and Cookie Lifespan

Different cookies have different retention periods. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain until their expiration date or until you delete them manually.

We regularly review and update our cookie retention periods to ensure they are appropriate for their intended purpose and comply with applicable regulations.

Legal Foundation and Consent Framework

Our legal basis for using essential cookies is legitimate interest in providing our services. For non-essential cookies, we rely on your consent, which you can withdraw at any time through your browser settings or our cookie preferences.

We comply with applicable cookie laws and regulations, including GDPR requirements for EU visitors and other regional privacy laws.

Security Protocols for Cookie Data

We implement appropriate security measures to protect the information stored in cookies. This includes using secure transmission protocols and limiting access to cookie data to authorized personnel only.

We regularly review our cookie security practices and update them as needed to maintain the highest standards of data protection.

Cross-Border Cookie Data Processing

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside your country of residence. When cookies are transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

We work only with reputable service providers who maintain adequate data protection standards and comply with applicable privacy laws.

Policy Revisions and Change Notifications

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your information.

Cookie Policy Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:

Email: privacy@vibecodestack.com
Phone: +64 27 493 0528
Address: 3 Harbour View Road, Te Atatu Peninsula, Auckland 0610, New Zealand

Effective Date: January 1, 2025