Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies Anyway?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device. They're like digital sticky notes that help websites remember who you are between visits. Some track your preferences, others monitor how you move through the site.

We use them to make your learning journey smoother. When you return to check out a new video production tutorial, cookies help us remember where you left off or what content interests you most.

Types of Tracking We Use

How We Actually Use This Data

Improving Course Content

When we notice students rewatching certain editing technique sections, we know that content might need clearer explanation. Analytics help us identify these patterns and refine our teaching approach.

Personalizing Your Learning Path

If you're deep into color grading tutorials, we'll suggest advanced lighting techniques next. Functional cookies help us recommend content that matches your current skill level and interests.

Technical Performance

We monitor which video formats load fastest on different devices. This data helps us optimize streaming quality so you spend less time waiting and more time learning.

Managing Your Preferences

You're in control here. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Just know that blocking essential cookies will break basic site functionality.

Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

The button at the top of this page lets you reject all non-essential cookies right now. Your choice gets saved in your browser's local storage so we remember your preference next time.

Data Retention

Different cookies stick around for different lengths of time. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Others might last a year or more, depending on their purpose.

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close the browser
• Functional cookies: Typically stored for 6-12 months
• Analytics cookies: Usually retained for 12-24 months
• Marketing cookies: Can last up to 24 months

We review and clean up old cookie data regularly. If you haven't visited in ages, we're not holding onto information about your 2023 browsing patterns.

Updates to This Policy

Technology changes fast, and so do tracking methods. We'll update this policy when we add new cookies or change how we use existing ones. Check back occasionally to stay informed.

Major changes will be highlighted on our site for at least 30 days. We won't sneak in significant tracking updates without giving you a heads-up first.