Cookie Policy

This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our educational platform.

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Ootu Academy ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and mobile applications (collectively, the "Services"). By using our Services, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to the use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our Services.

2What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember your actions and preferences over time. Cookies serve various purposes, such as: • Remembering your login status • Storing your preferences • Analyzing how you use our Services • Improving your browsing experience

3Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our Services. They enable you to navigate our website and use essential features like secure login and account management. Without these cookies, our Services would not function properly. Examples: • Authentication cookies (keep you logged in) • Security cookies (prevent fraud and abuse) • Session cookies (maintain your session)

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Services by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our Services and user experience. We use: • Google Analytics (to understand user behavior) • Internal analytics tools (to measure performance)

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or third-party providers whose services we use on our pages. Examples: • Language preference cookies • Theme selection cookies • Video player preferences

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may be set by us or our advertising partners. We may use these cookies to: • Show you relevant course recommendations • Retarget you with educational content • Measure advertising campaign performance

3.5 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We have no control over these cookies, and they are subject to the respective third party's privacy policy. Examples include: • Social media widgets (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) • Video embedding services (YouTube, Vimeo) • Payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)

4How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes: • **Authentication**: To keep you logged in and secure your account • **Personalization**: To remember your preferences and settings • **Analytics**: To understand how our Services are used and improve them • **Performance**: To ensure our Services load quickly and function properly • **Marketing**: To show you relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness • **Security**: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity

6Data Sharing and Third Parties

We may share cookie-related data with third parties in the following circumstances: • **Service Providers**: With companies that help us operate our Services (hosting, analytics, customer support) • **Analytics Providers**: With tools like Google Analytics for website usage analysis • **Advertising Partners**: With advertising networks for targeted marketing • **Legal Requirements**: When required by law or to protect our rights We do not sell your personal information collected through cookies to third parties.

7Cookie Retention Periods

Different cookies have different lifespans: • **Session Cookies**: Deleted when you close your browser • **Persistent Cookies**: Remain until deleted or expired (typically 1-2 years) • **Essential Cookies**: May persist longer for security and functionality You can check the specific retention periods by inspecting cookies in your browser's developer tools.

8International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located in countries outside your own. When we transfer cookie data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as: • Standard contractual clauses • Adequacy decisions by data protection authorities • Your explicit consent where required

9Cookies and Children

Our Services are not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

10Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by: • Posting the updated policy on our website • Displaying a notice within our Services • Sending you an email (if we have your contact information) Your continued use of our Services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

11Contact Us About Cookies

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at: Email: privacy@ootu.me Address: [Your Business Address] We will respond to your inquiries within 30 days.