Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 27, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Stratafy) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable features or functionality provided by third parties (e.g., analytics, advertising).

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Functionality: To enable core website features and authentication
  • Performance & Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
  • Personalization: To remember your preferences and settings
  • Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity
  • Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements (with your consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems.

Examples: Authentication cookies, security cookies, load balancing cookies

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for service provision)

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking, session duration

Duration: Up to 2 years

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR) or legitimate interest

3.3 Functional Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.

Examples: Language preferences, theme selection, assessment progress

Duration: Up to 1 year

Legal Basis: Consent or legitimate interest

3.4 Targeting & Advertising Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests.

Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, retargeting cookies

Duration: Up to 1 year

Legal Basis: Consent (required under GDPR)

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

Helps us understand website usage and improve user experience.

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Authentication Services

OAuth providers for secure login (e.g., Google, Microsoft).

Payment Processors

Stripe for secure payment processing.

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5. How to Control Cookies

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. However, please note that if you block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

5.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of certain third-party cookies using these tools:

5.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but we may do so in the future as standards develop.

6. GDPR Compliance

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) regarding cookies:

  • Consent: We obtain your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies
  • Transparency: We clearly inform you about the cookies we use and their purposes
  • Control: You can withdraw consent and manage cookie preferences at any time
  • Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, or delete data collected through cookies

7. Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies including analytics and marketing
  • Reject Non-Essential: Only allow strictly necessary cookies
  • Customize: Choose which categories of cookies to allow

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our operations, or for other reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]

Address: 123 AI Innovation Drive, San Francisco, CA 94105

Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567

Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to transparency and giving you control over your data. If you have any concerns about how we use cookies, please don't hesitate to contact us.