Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, and understand how you use the site. We also use similar technologies such as local storage and tracking pixels.
2. How We Use Cookies
skilld.pro uses cookies for the following purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for the Platform to function. Without them, you cannot log in or use core features.
- skilldpro.auth — Authentication cookie that keeps you logged in. Session-based, expires after 14 days of inactivity.
- ASP.NET Core session cookies — Used for temporary state like form validation and flash messages.
- __RequestVerificationToken — Security token that prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use the Platform so we can improve it.
- Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_*) — Tracks page views, session duration, and general usage patterns. Data is aggregated and anonymized. Google Privacy Policy
- Microsoft Clarity — Records session replays and heatmaps to help us improve usability. No personally identifiable information is captured. Microsoft Privacy Statement
Payment Cookies
- Stripe — Our payment processor may set cookies for fraud prevention and payment processing purposes. Stripe Privacy Policy
Infrastructure Cookies
- Cloudflare — Our CDN and security provider may set cookies for bot detection and performance optimization. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
3. We Do Not Use Advertising Cookies
skilld.pro does not use advertising cookies, retargeting cookies, or cookies that track your activity across other websites for advertising purposes. We do not sell your data to advertisers.
4. Your Choices
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies will prevent you from logging in or using core Platform features.
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
California residents have additional rights under the CCPA. See our Privacy Policy for details.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update. Continued use of the Platform after changes are posted constitutes acceptance.
6. Contact
Questions about our use of cookies? Contact us at [email protected].