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Cookie Usage & Management

This Cookie Policy explains how ServerSide Academy uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We believe in transparency about data collection practices and provide you with control over your cookie preferences.

Last Updated: November 15, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our site, and improve your browsing experience.

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

Types of Cookies We Use

Functionality Storage (Essential)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Purpose: Session management, form functionality, user authentication

Security Storage (Essential)

These cookies help keep our website secure by detecting and preventing security threats, protecting against malicious activities, and ensuring safe browsing for all users.

Purpose: Fraud prevention, security monitoring, safe browsing

Analytics Storage (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our content and user experience.

Purpose: Website analytics, performance measurement, traffic analysis

Advertising Storage (Optional)

These cookies store data for advertising purposes and remarketing. They help us display relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

Purpose: Ad targeting, campaign measurement, remarketing

Advertising User Data (Optional)

These cookies send user data to Google for advertising purposes, enabling better ad targeting and measurement across Google's advertising network.

Purpose: Enhanced ad personalization, cross-platform tracking

Ad Personalization (Optional)

These cookies use your data to create personalized advertising experiences based on your interests and browsing behavior across different websites.

Purpose: Personalized ads, interest-based targeting

Personalization Storage (Optional)

These cookies store data to personalize content and provide customized features based on your preferences and previous interactions with our website.

Purpose: Content personalization, user preferences, customized experience

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can control which cookies you accept using the toggles below. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function. Changes take effect immediately and apply across the entire website.

Functionality Storage

Always Active

Essential for website operation. Cannot be disabled.

Security Storage

Always Active

Required for security and fraud prevention. Cannot be disabled.

Analytics Storage

Help us understand website usage and improve performance.

Advertising Storage

Store data for advertising and remarketing purposes.

Advertising User Data

Send user data to Google for advertising purposes.

Ad Personalization

Use data for personalized advertising experiences.

Personalization Storage

Store data for content personalization and customization.

Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View which cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies from being set
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your ability to use certain features of our website. Essential functionality requires cookies to work properly.

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

Your Rights and Control

You have the right to:

• Withdraw your consent to cookie usage at any time
• Access information about the cookies we use
• Request deletion of cookie data associated with your visits
• Object to certain types of cookie processing

To exercise these rights or if you have questions about our cookie practices, please contact us using the information provided at the top of this page.

Cookie Usage & Opt-Out Options

Cookies help us improve your experience, but their use is optional. If you do not wish to be tracked via cookies, you can:

• Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
• Use browser extensions or tools to manage cookie permissions
• Use the cookie management controls on this page to disable optional cookies
• Contact us to request removal of any related data that may have been collected

You are free to browse our website without accepting cookies or submitting personal information. We honor your choice and ensure compliance with your privacy preferences.

Please note that essential cookies are necessary for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled. However, all marketing, analytics, and personalization cookies are entirely optional and can be managed through your preferences.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.