Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device when you visit them. At Perfecttechex Academy, we use various tracking technologies to make your 3D art and animation learning journey smoother and more personalized. Think of cookies as digital breadcrumbs that help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our platform.

When you access urvakelinth.org, our systems automatically collect certain information through these technologies. This isn't just about remembering if you prefer dark mode or light mode – though we do that too. We're tracking which lessons you've completed, what types of 3D modeling tutorials resonate with you, and how you navigate through our game animation courses.

The tracking happens the moment you land on our site. Some cookies are essential – without them, you literally can't log into your student dashboard or access your course materials. Others help us understand patterns, like whether students prefer video tutorials over written guides, or which animation techniques cause the most confusion.

Beyond traditional cookies, we employ several sophisticated tracking methods to understand your learning behavior. Our platform uses session replay technology to see how students navigate through complex 3D software tutorials. This isn't invasive monitoring – it's educational optimization. When we notice students repeatedly rewinding a particular section about texture mapping, we know that segment needs clearer explanation.

We also use heat mapping tools that show where students click most frequently on our lesson pages. If everyone's clicking on a specific animation example, that tells us students want more similar content. Browser fingerprinting helps us detect potential security issues and ensure the same quality experience across different devices and browsers.

• IP address tracking for geographic content delivery and security monitoring
• Device information collection to optimize course delivery for different screen sizes and capabilities
• Behavioral tracking that monitors learning patterns and course progression
• Cross-device tracking to maintain consistent learning progress across your devices
• Third-party integration tracking for tools like discussion forums and assignment submissions
• Performance monitoring that tracks how quickly course content loads on your specific setup

Local storage and session storage work alongside cookies to maintain more complex data about your learning progress. When you're halfway through a 45-minute character rigging tutorial, these technologies ensure you can pick up exactly where you left off, even if your browser crashes.

You're not powerless in this data relationship. Every major browser gives you granular control over cookie settings, and we respect whatever choices you make. However – and this is important – blocking essential cookies will break core functionality. You won't be able to stay logged in, submit assignments, or track your course progress.

Chrome users can access cookie settings through Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. Firefox users should navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. Safari users can find these options under Safari > Preferences > Privacy. Each browser handles cookie management slightly differently, but the principle remains the same: you can block, allow, or delete cookies based on your comfort level.

We also provide account-level privacy controls within your student dashboard. You can limit behavioral tracking, opt out of marketing analytics, and control how much data we use for course recommendations. These settings give you flexibility while maintaining the core educational functionality you need.

We don't keep tracking data forever. Analytics cookies typically expire after 24 months, while session cookies delete themselves when you close your browser. Course progress data – the important stuff like completed lessons and earned certificates – stays in your account as long as you remain an active student.

Marketing cookies have varying lifespans depending on their purpose. Interest-based tracking might persist for 12 months to provide consistent recommendations, while ad-related cookies often expire within 30 days. We regularly purge old tracking data that no longer serves educational purposes.

Security measures protecting your data include encrypted transmission, secure server storage, and regular security audits. We don't sell personal tracking data to third parties, though we do share anonymized, aggregated statistics with educational partners to improve industry-wide 3D art education standards.

If you delete your account, we begin immediate removal of personal tracking data, though some anonymized analytics may persist for educational research purposes. Complete data removal typically takes 30-90 days depending on backup systems and legal retention requirements.