Learn how we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your Dutch language learning experience.
Last updated: January 1, 2025
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 provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and help us recognize your browser and capture certain information. They enable our website to remember your actions and preferences over time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you return to our site.
polysteplab uses cookies for several purposes to enhance your learning experience:
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains user session and login status | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| language_pref | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference choices | 1 year |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website and learning platform:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - tracks user sessions and behavior | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute |
| hotjar_session | Hotjar - user session recordings for UX improvement | 30 minutes |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores learning preferences and settings | 1 year |
| theme_choice | Remembers dark/light mode preference | 1 year |
| progress_tracker | Maintains learning progress and achievements | 2 years |
| lesson_state | Saves current lesson position and progress | 30 days |
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements (only with your consent):
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions and retargeting | 3 months |
| google_ads | Google Ads - conversion tracking and remarketing | 90 days |
| linkedin_insights | LinkedIn - professional targeting and analytics | 1 year |
We work with trusted third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device:
Cookies may be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:
These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session while navigating our platform.
These remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted. They remember your preferences across sessions.
You have several options for managing cookies on our platform:
Use our cookie preference center to:
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites not to track your browsing activity. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to these signals.
We respect your privacy choices and are monitoring developments in this area. You can always use our cookie preference center to control tracking on our platform.
We implement security measures to protect the information stored in cookies:
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect:
We will notify you of any significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, providing additional notice through our platform or email.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Email: privacy@polysteplab.com
Phone: +1 415-392-1234
Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Mailing Address:
polysteplab Privacy Team
600 Montgomery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
Response Time: We will respond to cookie-related inquiries within 7 business days.
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful: