Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 12, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Bolkarim ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit bolkarim.com or use our services. By continuing to use our platform, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to site owners. Cookies can be session-based, meaning they expire when you close your browser, or persistent, meaning they remain on your device for a set period of time.
Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, local storage objects, and scripts that serve comparable purposes. Throughout this policy, we refer to all such technologies collectively as "cookies".
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the platform to function. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, security enforcement, and access to protected areas of the site. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. These cookies do not require your consent.
2.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the platform to remember choices you make, such as your language preference, display settings, or previously completed steps in a course. They enhance your experience by personalizing the interface without tracking you across other sites.
2.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our platform — which pages are visited most often, how users navigate between sections, and whether error messages are encountered. The data is aggregated and used solely to improve the performance and usability of our services. We may use third-party analytics providers for this purpose.
2.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies
Marketing cookies may be placed by us or by third-party advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and display relevant content or advertisements. These cookies track activity across websites and may combine information from multiple sources. They are only activated with your explicit consent.
3. Cookie Details
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Strictly Necessary | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| csrf_token | Strictly Necessary | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
| user_prefs | Functional | Stores display and language preferences | 1 year |
| progress_state | Functional | Saves your position within workshop exercises | 6 months |
| _analytics | Analytics | Tracks page views and navigation patterns | 13 months |
| _perf | Analytics | Monitors platform load time and errors | 13 months |
| _ad_id | Marketing | Used for targeted advertising campaigns | 90 days |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our platform are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties operate under their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review independently. We do not control how these third parties collect or use your data. Third-party services we may use include analytics providers, payment processors, and embedded content services.
5. How to Manage Cookies
5.1 Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow you to view, manage, block, and delete cookies through their settings. The steps to do so vary by browser. Disabling strictly necessary cookies may prevent certain features of the platform from operating correctly.
5.2 Cookie Consent
When you first visit our platform, you will be presented with a consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies by category. You may update your preferences at any time by accessing the cookie settings option available on our site.
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
For analytics and advertising cookies provided by third parties, you may also use industry opt-out tools such as those offered by advertising standards bodies in your region. These tools allow you to signal your preference across participating organizations.
6. Cookies and Personal Data
Some cookies may process data that qualifies as personal data under applicable data protection laws. Where this is the case, such processing is governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains the legal basis, retention periods, and your rights regarding personal data. This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
7. Retention Periods
Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until their defined expiry date or until you delete them manually. We regularly review the cookies we use and remove any that are no longer necessary.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:
- Email: info@bolkarim.com
- Phone: +380713426066
- Address: Myru St, 51, Sumy, Сумська, Ukraine, 40020
- Website: bolkarim.com