What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They help us remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our educational platform.

At msg-feed, we use several types of tracking technologies to make your learning journey smoother. Some cookies are necessary for basic functionality, while others help us improve your experience over time.

Types of Tracking We Use

How Tracking Improves Your Experience

Personalized Learning Paths

When you return to msg-feed, we remember where you left off in your courses. You don't have to search for that webinar you were watching or figure out which module comes next in your learning program.

Better Content Recommendations

Based on the topics you explore, we suggest related webinars and resources that might interest you. If you're learning about expense tracking, we might recommend our budgeting workshops that complement what you're already studying.

Platform Performance

Our analytical tracking shows us which features load slowly or cause confusion. This feedback is valuable because it helps us fix technical issues and streamline your navigation experience.

Specific Cookies We Use

• session_id – Maintains your login status and keeps you authenticated while browsing courses (expires when you close your browser)
• user_preferences – Stores your language choice, timezone, and display settings (lasts 1 year)
• course_progress – Tracks which lessons you've completed and bookmarked materials (lasts 2 years)
• analytics_token – Collects anonymous usage data for platform improvements (lasts 90 days)
• marketing_consent – Records your communication preferences for course updates (lasts 1 year)

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You control how websites track you. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Here's how you can adjust your preferences:

1. Open your browser's settings menu (usually found in the top-right corner)
2. Look for "Privacy," "Security," or "Advanced Settings" sections
3. Find the "Cookies" or "Site Data" management area
4. Choose to block all cookies, third-party cookies, or specific sites
5. Save your changes and restart your browser for them to take effect

Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies will prevent you from logging in or accessing certain features on msg-feed. You might need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit.

Data Retention Periods

Different cookies stick around for different lengths of time. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Preference cookies might last a year so you don't have to reset your choices constantly.

We review our stored data every six months and delete information that's no longer useful. Course progress data is kept for two years after your last visit, giving you time to return and pick up where you left off.

If you request deletion of your account, we remove all non-essential data within 30 days. Essential transaction records for courses you've purchased may be retained longer for legal and financial compliance purposes.

Third-Party Services

Some tracking technologies on our site come from external services we use for analytics and marketing. These companies have their own privacy policies that govern how they handle data.

We work with analytics providers to understand user behavior patterns and advertising platforms to reach potential students. While we're careful about which partners we choose, you should review their policies if you're concerned about specific services.

Updates to This Policy

We update this policy occasionally when we add new tracking technologies or change how we use existing ones. The last update was in early 2025 to reflect our current practices.

When we make significant changes, we'll notify active users through email or a notice on the site. It's worth checking back here every few months if you're interested in how your data is being used.