Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 27, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Pextra Academy™ (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on pextra.academy (the “Site”). By continuing to use the Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to site owners about how visitors use their sites.

Similar technologies include:

  • Local storage — browser-based storage for session data (used by Pextra Academy for course enrollment state)
  • Web beacons / pixels — tiny images used to track page views (used by Google Analytics)
  • JavaScript tags — scripts that collect usage data

3. Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary

These cookies are essential to the operation of the Site. The Site uses browser localStorage (not traditional cookies) to remember which courses you have interacted with on this device. Without this, certain interface features may not function properly.

Purpose Technology Duration
Course enrollment state localStorage Until browser storage is cleared

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. This includes pages visited, time on page, traffic source, and device/browser information. Google Analytics sets the following cookies:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Distinguishes unique users 2 years
_ga_* Session state for Google Analytics 4 2 years
_gid Distinguishes users (session) 24 hours

Google Analytics data is anonymized where possible and is processed in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy. IP addresses may be partially anonymized depending on your region.

3.3 Third-Party Cookies

Third-party services embedded in or linked from the Site (such as Amazon product pages) may set their own cookies when you navigate to those sites. These are outside our control and governed by the respective third-party privacy and cookie policies.

4. What We Do Not Use

We do not use:

  • Advertising or retargeting cookies
  • Social media tracking pixels
  • Fingerprinting or cross-site behavioral tracking
  • Any cookie that profiles users for commercial sale to third parties

5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all third-party cookies
  • Be notified when a cookie is set

Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site.

Browser cookie settings guides:

Opting Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

By using the Site, you consent to the use of analytics and functional cookies as described in this policy. For users in the European Economic Area, we rely on your consent as the legal basis for analytics cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using the opt-out tools listed above.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of any changes.

8. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Pextra Academy™ Email: contact@pextra.academy Website: pextra.academy

Questions? Contact us.