Overview
This Cookies Policy explains how Leaply ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies (such as local storage or pixel tags) when you visit our website and use our services, including our career simulations, leaderboards, and learning features. It describes what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your choices.
By using our website and accepting cookies where we offer a choice, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your preferences at any time via your browser or our cookie consent tools where available. Our Privacy Policy gives more detail on how we use personal data overall.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your computer or mobile device when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work properly (for example, to keep you logged in or to remember your preferences), to understand how people use the site, and sometimes to deliver or measure advertising.
Cookies may be "first-party" (set by Leaply) or "third-party" (set by a service we use, such as analytics). They can be "persistent" (they remain on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (they are deleted when you close your browser). We may also use similar technologies such as local storage for purposes like remembering your session or preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website and services:
- Strictly necessary (essential) cookies: These are required for the website and services to function. They enable core features such as logging in, staying logged in, security, and load balancing. They generally cannot be disabled if you want to use the site.
- Functional cookies: These allow us to remember choices you make (e.g. language or region) and to provide enhanced or personalized features so the site works the way you expect.
- Analytics and performance cookies: These help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g. which pages are visited, how long people stay, and whether they complete simulations or tasks). The data is usually aggregated and used to improve our services.
- Marketing cookies (if used): These may be used to deliver or measure relevant advertising, or to limit how often you see an ad. We will only use these where we have obtained your consent where required by law.
Cookie Purposes
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- To keep you signed in and to secure your session so that only you can access your account and progress.
- To remember your preferences and settings (e.g. so you do not have to set them again on each visit).
- To ensure the website and services function correctly, including simulations, leaderboards, and quests.
- To analyze how the website is used (e.g. traffic, popular pages, and feature usage) so we can improve performance and the user experience.
- To support accessibility and technical features that rely on local storage or similar technologies.
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies or similar technologies when you use our website. These can include:
- Authentication and infrastructure: Services that help us run login, hosting, or content delivery may set cookies to support security and performance.
- Analytics: We may use analytics providers to understand how our website and services are used. These providers may set cookies to collect information such as pages visited and general usage patterns.
- Cookie consent and preference management: We may use a consent management platform (e.g. Cookiebot) to record your cookie choices and display our cookie declaration.
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they use data. We do not control cookies set by third parties, but we choose partners that we believe handle data responsibly.
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
- Cookie consent and preferences: When you first visit our website (or when we ask again after a period of time), you may see a cookie banner or preference center. You can use it to accept or refuse certain categories of cookies (e.g. analytics or marketing) where we offer that choice.
- Browser settings: Most browsers let you refuse or delete cookies through their settings. You can usually find these under "Privacy", "Security", or "Cookies". Blocking or deleting all cookies may prevent you from using some features (for example, staying logged in).
- Third-party opt-outs: Some analytics or advertising providers offer their own opt-out tools. You can check their websites for more information.
Disabling or removing certain cookies may affect how the website works (for instance, you may need to log in again each time, or some preferences may not be saved). Essential cookies are typically required for core functionality.
Cookie Declaration
For a detailed list of the specific cookies we use, including their name, purpose, duration, and whether they are first-party or third-party, please see the cookie declaration below. It is updated to reflect the cookies currently in use on our website.
Note: The cookie declaration is managed by Cookiebot and will display detailed information about all cookies used on this website, including their purpose, duration, and whether they are first-party or third-party cookies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or for legal or regulatory reasons. We will post the latest version on this page and update the "Last updated" date. If we make material changes that affect your choices, we may draw your attention to them (for example, via a notice on the website or when you next see the cookie banner). Your continued use of the website after changes take effect indicates your acceptance of the updated policy to the extent permitted by law.
