What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences, keeping you logged in, and analyzing how you use our platform.
Captain Deals uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance functionality, improve performance, and provide personalized content. This policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as logging in, filling out forms, or setting privacy preferences. Essential cookies include:
- Authentication cookies - Keep you logged in during your session
- Security cookies - Help protect against fraudulent activity
- Load balancing cookies - Ensure website stability and performance
- Cookie consent cookies - Remember your cookie preferences
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our platform's functionality and user experience:
- Google Analytics - Tracks page views, session duration, and user behavior patterns
- Performance monitoring - Identifies slow-loading pages and technical issues
- Feature usage tracking - Shows which features are most popular with users
- Error tracking - Helps us identify and fix bugs more quickly
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing customized content:
- Language preferences - Remember your preferred language settings
- Course progress - Track your learning progress across sessions
- User interface preferences - Remember your dashboard layout and settings
- Recently viewed content - Show courses and resources you've recently accessed
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to make advertising more relevant to you and your interests. They also help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns:
- Retargeting pixels - Show relevant ads on other websites you visit
- Conversion tracking - Measure the success of our advertising efforts
- Social media integration - Enable sharing and social login features
- Campaign attribution - Track which marketing channels drive the most engagement
Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over your cookie settings. You can accept all cookies, reject optional cookies, or customize your preferences by category. Click the button below to access your cookie settings at any time.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use to enhance your experience. These services include:
- Google Analytics - For website analytics and performance monitoring
- YouTube - For embedded video content in our courses
- Payment processors - For secure payment processing (Stripe, PayPal)
- Customer support tools - For live chat and help desk functionality
- Content delivery networks - For faster content loading worldwide
These third parties may use cookies to collect information about your online activities across different websites. Please review their privacy policies for more information about their data practices.
Cookie Duration
We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:
- Session cookies - Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies - Remain on your device for a specified period, ranging from 30 days to 2 years
The duration depends on the cookie's purpose and your browser settings. You can view detailed information about specific cookies and their expiration dates in your browser's developer tools.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies through several methods:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find cookie options in the "Privacy" or "Security" section of your browser preferences. Here you can:
- Block all cookies from all websites
- Block all third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies from your browser
- Get notification when a website tries to set a cookie
Our Cookie Preference Center
You can manage your cookie preferences directly on our website using our cookie preference center. This allows you to accept or decline different categories of cookies while still enjoying our essential website functionality.
Opt-Out Tools
For advertising cookies, you can also use industry opt-out tools:
- Network Advertising Initiative - optout.networkadvertising.org
- Digital Advertising Alliance - optout.aboutads.info
- Google Ad Settings - adssettings.google.com
Important Note
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies are necessary for basic site operations and cannot be disabled without impacting your ability to use our services effectively.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website or other appropriate channels. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@captain-deals.com
- Address: 120 King Street West, Suite 2600, Toronto, ON M5H 1K4, Canada
- Phone: +1 (416) 555-9876