Cookie 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 efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website operators useful information.

2. Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms.

Cookie	Purpose	Duration
session	Flask session cookie — maintains your session state (e.g., admin login, flash messages)	Browser session
sv_cookie_consent	Records your cookie consent preference	1 year

Payment Cookies (Third-Party)

When you proceed to checkout, Stripe may set cookies to process your payment securely and prevent fraud.

Cookie	Purpose	Set By
__stripe_mid	Fraud detection and prevention	Stripe
__stripe_sid	Fraud detection and prevention	Stripe

For more information about how Stripe uses cookies, visit Stripe's Cookie Policy.

Preference Cookies

Cookie / Storage	Purpose	Duration
theme (localStorage)	Remembers your dark/light mode preference	Persistent

3. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings. See your browser's help documentation for instructions.
Cookie consent banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies via the consent banner.

Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of the website, including the ability to make purchases.

Browser-Specific Instructions

4. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.

5. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

Email: support@skillsvaults.com
Privacy Policy: View our full Privacy Policy