Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 31, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site.

This Cookie Policy explains how CourseTube uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and service.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including authentication and security
Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., theme settings, language)
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website through Vercel Analytics
Performance Cookies: Improve website performance and loading speeds

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as user authentication, security, and access to secure areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

Authentication session management (via Clerk)
Security tokens and CSRF protection
Basic site functionality

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Theme preferences (dark/light mode)
Language settings
Remembering your learning progress

Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to analyze website usage and improve our service. They help us understand how visitors interact with our website by providing information about which pages are visited, how long visitors stay, and any errors they encounter.

Vercel Analytics (anonymized usage data)
Page views and session duration
Geographic location (country-level only)
Device and browser information

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

Clerk: Authentication and user management services
Vercel Analytics: Website analytics and performance monitoring
YouTube: Embedded video players may set cookies for video playback

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they use your information.

5. Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas may be restricted.

To manage cookies, you can:

Use your browser's cookie settings to block or delete cookies
Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being sent
Review third-party cookie policies and opt out where available

Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly.

6. Browser-Specific Instructions

For more information on how to manage cookies in your specific browser, please refer to the official documentation:

Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
Safari: Safari > Preferences > Privacy
Edge: edge://settings/cookies

7. Cookie Lifespan

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

Essential authentication cookies typically have a short lifespan for security reasons, while preference cookies may persist longer to remember your settings.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

thevalleytechcorp@gmail.com