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Cookie Policy

Which cookies and browser storage SoloDApp uses, and when optional categories are allowed.

Cookie Policy

Effective Date: March 27, 2026

Operator: SoloDApp Educational Platform


1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide and improve our services by remembering your preferences and analyzing website usage.

Under Russian Federal Law No. 152-FZ and international standards, cookies that identify users are considered personal data.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

Status: Always active - Cannot be disabled

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly:

| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|-------------|---------|----------|
| Authentication cookies | User authentication and session management | Session |
| CSRF/security cookies | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session |
| `solodapp_cookie_consent` | Records your cookie consent choice | 1 year |

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (essential for service provision)

2.2. Functional Cookies

Status: Optional - Requires consent

These cookies enable enhanced functionality:

| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|-------------|---------|----------|
| `solodapp_locale` | Preferred language setting | 1 year |
| Course progress storage | Saves learning UI preferences | 30 days - 1 year |
| Editor settings storage | Code editor preferences | 1 year |

2.3. Analytics Cookies

Status: Optional - Requires consent

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|-------------|----------|---------|----------|
| `_ga` | Google Analytics | Visitor behavior analysis | 2 years |
| `_gid` | Google Analytics | Session identification | 24 hours |
| `_gat` | Google Analytics | Request rate limiting | 1 minute |
| `ym_uid` | Yandex.Metrica | Russian analytics | 1 year |

Data collected:

  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on site
  • Referral sources
  • Device information (anonymized)
  • Geographic region (anonymized)
  • Note: IP addresses are anonymized before storage.

    2.4. Marketing Cookies

    Status: Optional - Requires consent

    These cookies track visitors across websites for marketing purposes:

    | Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
    |-------------|----------|---------|----------|
    | `_fbp` | Facebook Pixel | Ad campaign effectiveness | 3 months |
    | `ads_prefs` | Internal | Ad preference tracking | 6 months |

    3. Third-Party Cookies

    We use services from the following providers that may set cookies:

  • Google Analytics - Usage analytics
  • Yandex.Metrica - Usage analytics (Russian users)
  • Cloudflare - Security and performance
  • Intercom/Drift - Support chat (if enabled)
  • Each third-party provider has its own privacy and cookie policies.

    4. Cookie Consent Management

    4.1. How to Manage Consent

    First visit: You will see a cookie banner with options:

  • Accept All - Consent to all cookie categories
  • Customize - Select specific categories
  • Reject Non-Essential - Only essential cookies
  • Change preferences:

  • Click "Cookie Settings" link in footer
  • Or visit: Cookie Preferences
  • 4.2. Withdrawing Consent

    You can withdraw cookie consent at any time:

  • Click "Cookie Settings" in footer
  • Toggle off non-essential categories
  • Click "Save Preferences"
  • Note: Withdrawing consent will:

  • Stop analytics tracking
  • Disable personalized features
  • Not affect essential cookies
  • Clear third-party cookies on next page load
  • 5. Browser Controls

    You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
  • Warning: Blocking all cookies may prevent site functionality.

    6. Data Retention

    | Category | Retention Period |
    |----------|------------------|
    | Essential | Session - 1 year |
    | Functional | 30 days - 1 year |
    | Analytics | 14 months maximum |
    | Marketing | 3 - 6 months |

    7. Legal Basis

    Under Federal Law No. 152-FZ:

  • Essential cookies: Legitimate interest (service provision)
  • Non-essential cookies: Your explicit consent (Article 6)
  • 8. Updates to This Policy

    We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

  • New cookie usage
  • Regulatory changes
  • Service updates
  • Notification: Significant changes will be announced via:

  • Website banner
  • Email notification (if subscribed)
  • Updated effective date
  • 9. Contact

    For cookie-related questions:

  • Email: privacy@solodapp.local
  • Subject line: "Cookie Policy Question"

  • Related Documents:

  • Privacy Policy
  • Consent to Data Processing
  • Your current cookie status: View/Change Preferences