Effective Date: March 18, 2025
At SytBay Academy (https://sytbay.com), we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze website traffic, and improve our services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. These files help websites remember user preferences, improve performance, and provide relevant content.
Cookies can be:
- Session Cookies – Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies – Stored on your device for a longer period, even after closing the browser.
- First-Party Cookies – Set by SytBay Academy to ensure smooth operation of our website.
- Third-Party Cookies – Set by external services (e.g., analytics providers, advertisers).
2. How We Use Cookies
SytBay Academy uses cookies for the following purposes:
2.1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website, including:
- Logging into your account.
- Saving course progress and settings.
- Securing user sessions and preventing unauthorized access.
Disabling these cookies may affect the functionality of the site.
2.2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us collect data on website traffic and user behavior. We use tools like Google Analytics to:
- Track how users navigate our website.
- Identify pages with high engagement.
- Improve content and user experience.
All collected data is anonymous and used for analytical purposes only.
2.3. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow us to remember user preferences, such as:
- Language selection.
- Dark or light mode settings.
- Course progress tracking.
2.4. Advertising & Third-Party Cookies
We may display advertisements or allow third-party services (such as social media platforms) to place cookies on our website. These cookies:
- Personalize ads based on browsing history.
- Enable social media sharing options.
- Track interactions with external services (e.g., embedded videos).
Examples of third-party services that may place cookies:
– Google Ads
– Facebook Pixel
– YouTube (for embedded videos)
You can opt out of third-party cookies through your browser settings.
3. Managing Cookies
You have full control over your cookie preferences. Here’s how you can manage or disable cookies:
3.1. Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to block, delete, or manage cookies. Instructions for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies and site permissions.
- Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
3.2. Opting Out of Analytics and Advertising Cookies
- To opt out of Google Analytics, install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- To manage ad preferences, visit YourAdChoices or Google Ads Settings.
3.3. Cookie Consent Banner
When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie banner will appear. You can:
– Accept all cookies.
– Reject non-essential cookies.
– Customize cookie preferences.
Your choice will be saved for future visits unless you clear your browser’s cookies.
4. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or website functionality. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
We encourage users to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:
Email: sytechbay@gmail.com
Website: https://sytbay.com
By continuing to use SytBay Academy, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.