Cookie Policy
Last updated: November 13, 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit our website. They help us provide a better user experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Important: This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy and should be read together with it.
Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies into the following types based on their purpose and legal basis:
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as the website cannot function without them.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for providing the service you requested)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
auth_token | Maintains your login session (JWT) | 7 days |
csrf_token | Security protection against CSRF attacks | Session |
session_id | Unique session identifier | Session |
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
Legal Basis: Consent (you can opt-out)
| Cookie/Storage Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
user_preferences | Stores UI preferences (theme, language) | 1 year |
cookie_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences | 1 year |
3. Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)
EU Users: Opt-in Consent Required
For visitors from the European Union, analytics cookies are only placed with your explicit consent. You will see a cookie consent banner when you first visit our website.
We use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve user experience and optimize our content.
Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR + ePrivacy Directive)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
_ga_* | Stores session state (GA4) | 2 years |
_gid | Distinguishes unique users | 24 hours |
What data does Google Analytics collect?
- • Pages visited and time spent on each page
- • Device type, browser, operating system
- • Geographic location (country/city level only)
- • Referral source (how you found our website)
- • Anonymous user behavior patterns
We use IP anonymization to protect your privacy. Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information (PII).
Third-Party Provider
Google LLC (USA)
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Data transfers to the USA are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and Google's EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework certification.
4. Marketing / Advertising Cookies
We do NOT use marketing or advertising cookies.
If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request your explicit consent before placing any marketing cookies.
Third-Party Cookies
Some of our third-party service providers may set their own cookies:
Stripe (Payment Processing)
When you make a purchase through our website, Stripe may set cookies for fraud prevention and payment processing.
Privacy Policy: stripe.com/privacy
Google Analytics
See "Analytics Cookies" section above for details.
Local Storage & Browser Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser storage technologies:
Local Storage
Stores data locally on your device that persists across browser sessions:
- • User preferences (theme, language, audio settings)
- • Learning progress and quiz scores (for anonymous users)
- • App settings and configurations
Session Storage
Temporary storage cleared when you close your browser tab. Used for temporary session data and navigation state.
IndexedDB
For anonymous users (no account), we use IndexedDB to store learning progress, achievements, and quiz history locally on your device. This data is never sent to our servers.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
1. Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- ✓Accept all cookies (including analytics)
- ✓Accept only necessary cookies (opt-out of analytics)
- ✓Customize your preferences for each cookie category
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and refreshing the page to see the banner again.
2. Browser Settings
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox
Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies
Important Note
Blocking or deleting essential cookies will prevent you from logging in and using account-based features. Disabling functional cookies may result in a degraded user experience. Analytics cookies can be safely disabled without affecting functionality.
3. Opt-Out of Google Analytics
You can opt-out of Google Analytics across all websites by:
- •Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- •Enabling "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
- •Declining analytics cookies in our cookie consent banner
Withdrawing Consent
You have the right to withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time. To withdraw consent:
- 1.Clear your browser cookies for nato-alphabet-learning.com
- 2.Refresh the website to see the cookie consent banner again
- 3.Select your new preferences (e.g., "Only Necessary Cookies")
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before withdrawal.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, cookies we use, or legal requirements.
When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and notify you through the website or by email.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us: