Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences, analyzing how you use our site, and improving our services.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide analytical information to website owners.

How We Use Cookies

Best Coding Bootcamps uses cookies for several important purposes:

• Essential Website Functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
• User Experience: To remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and identify areas for improvement
• Performance: To monitor website performance and optimize loading times
• Security: To protect against fraud and maintain website security

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They cannot be switched off and are usually only set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms.

2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and providing customized content.

4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies (Future Use)

We may use these cookies in the future to show you relevant advertisements based on your interests. Currently, we do not use advertising cookies from other bootcamps.

Third-Party Cookies

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. Google Analytics sets cookies to help us analyze website traffic anonymously. These cookies collect information such as:

• Number of visitors to our site
• Where visitors come from
• Which pages they visit
• How long they stay on our site
• What devices and browsers they use

Google Analytics cookies include: _ga, _ga_[container-id], _gid, _gat

You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Social Media Cookies

If we embed social media content or sharing buttons, those platforms may set their own cookies. We don't control these cookies - they are governed by the privacy policies of the respective social media companies.

How Long Cookies Last

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are deleted when you close your browser. They help with website functionality during your visit.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They remember your preferences across multiple visits.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

• Accept all cookies by clicking "Accept"
• Learn more about our cookie use by clicking "Learn More"
• Change your preferences at any time

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete all cookies or specific cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)
• Set up automatic cookie deletion when you close your browser

Browser-Specific Instructions

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that this may affect your experience on our website:

Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may result in:

• Website functionality issues
• Security vulnerabilities
• Inability to submit forms
• Loss of preferences between visits

Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies means:

• We can't improve our website based on usage data
• We can't provide personalized content recommendations
• Your visit won't be counted in our statistics

Data Sharing and TrueCoders

International Users

GDPR Compliance (EU Users)

For users in the European Union, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). You have the right to:

• Consent to or refuse cookies (except essential ones)
• Access information about cookies we use
• Request deletion of cookie data
• Withdraw consent at any time

CCPA Compliance (California Users)

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act. See our California Privacy Notice for more information.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means. If we discover that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will delete it immediately.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. When we make changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify users of material changes through our website
• Request new consent for any new cookie types

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or would like to exercise your rights regarding cookies, please contact us:

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• AboutCookies.org - Information about cookies and how to manage them
• Google Analytics Opt-out - Browser add-on to opt out of Google Analytics
• Your Online Choices - Industry initiative for online behavioral advertising