Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 20, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
LearnChinese.online uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your learning experience, remember your preferences, and analyze how our platform is used.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.
Examples:
- Authentication and security cookies
- Session management cookies
- Load balancing cookies
- Shopping cart and form data cookies
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
2.2 Functional Cookies
Purpose: These cookies remember your preferences and choices to improve your experience.
Examples:
- Language preference cookies
- Learning progress and settings
- Theme and display preferences
- Volume and accessibility settings
Duration: Up to 2 years
2.3 Analytics Cookies
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how you use our website so we can improve it.
Examples:
- Google Analytics cookies
- Page view tracking
- User behavior analysis
- Performance monitoring
Duration: Up to 2 years
2.4 Marketing Cookies
Purpose: These cookies track your browsing habits to show you relevant advertisements.
Examples:
- Advertising network cookies
- Social media integration cookies
- Remarketing and conversion tracking
- Personalized content delivery
Duration: Up to 2 years
Note: You can opt-out of these cookies in your cookie preferences.
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party companies to set cookies on our website for the following purposes:
Analytics Services
- Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
- Hotjar: User session recording and heatmap analysis
Social Media Integration
- Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and analytics
- YouTube: Embedded video content
- Twitter: Social sharing widgets
Support and Communication
- Intercom: Customer support chat functionality
- Mailchimp: Email marketing and newsletters
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our site, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your preferences by category
4.2 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
4.3 Opt-Out Links
For specific third-party services:
5. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, please note that:
- Some features of our website may not work properly
- Your learning progress may not be saved between sessions
- You may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit
- Personalized content and recommendations may not be available
- You may see less relevant advertisements
6. Mobile Apps and Other Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies such as:
- Local Storage: HTML5 local storage for saving app data
- Web Beacons: Small images used to track email opens
- Device Identifiers: Mobile device advertising IDs
- Fingerprinting: Browser and device characteristic analysis
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact form: Contact Us
Manage Your Cookie Preferences: