Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
Ludwitt uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Keep you signed in to your account
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use the Platform
- Improve Platform performance and user experience
- Provide personalized learning content
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: Required for the Platform to function
Cannot be disabled: These cookies are necessary for basic Platform operations
Examples:
- Authentication and session management
- Security and fraud prevention
- Load balancing
3.2 Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember your choices and preferences
Examples:
- Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
- Language settings
- Volume and notification settings
- Display preferences
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: Understand how visitors use the Platform
Examples:
- Page visit tracking
- Time spent on activities
- Click and navigation patterns
- Device and browser information
We use anonymized analytics data to improve the Platform
3.4 Performance Cookies
Purpose: Monitor and improve Platform performance
Examples:
- Page load times
- Error tracking
- Server response times
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use selected third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Firebase (Google)
Purpose: Authentication and database services
Cookies: Authentication tokens, session management
Stripe
Purpose: Payment processing and fraud prevention
Cookies: Session tokens, fraud detection signals (only during checkout)
Vercel Analytics
Purpose: Performance monitoring
Cookies: Anonymized page views and performance metrics
5. Cookie Duration
| Cookie Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Deleted when you close your browser |
| Authentication | 7-30 days (or until logout) |
| Preferences | Up to 1 year |
| Analytics | Up to 2 years |
6. Managing Cookies
6.1 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete cookies after each session
- Receive a warning before cookies are stored
⚠️ Important: Blocking or deleting cookies may limit your ability to use certain features of the Platform, including staying signed in.
6.2 Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
7. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, but we limit tracking to what is necessary for Platform functionality and improvement.
8. Student Privacy and Cookies
For students, especially those under 18:
- We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing
- We do not share cookie data with third-party advertisers
- Analytics cookies are anonymized and aggregated
- Student learning data is not sold or used for profiling
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating this page and the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
Email: privacy@ludwitt.com
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry