Cookie Policy

Last updated: 9 Oct 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Learnyst Insight Private Limited (“Learnyst”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.learnyst.com and related web applications (collectively referred to as the “Platform”).

We value your privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, and other applicable data protection laws.

1. What are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They help the site recognise your device, remember preferences, and understand how visitors use it.

Some cookies are essential to make our site work; others help us improve your experience or deliver relevant content.

2. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the GDPR, we use:

Strictly necessary cookies are based on our legitimate interest in operating a secure, functional website.
Analytics, functionality, and marketing cookies are only used after you have given your explicit consent via our cookie banner.

You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time by changing your cookie preferences in the banner or your browser settings.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Platform to function. They enable core features like secure logins, payment processing, and course playback.
Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.

Examples:

Session cookies for authentication
Security cookies for fraud prevention
Cookies for remembering cookie consent choices

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
Retention: Session-based, automatically deleted when you close your browser.

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous data about how visitors use our Platform, such as pages visited and errors encountered. This helps us improve performance and usability.

Examples:

Google Analytics
Internal product analytics and dashboards
Heatmap/event tracking tools

Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Retention: Typically 26 months (varies by provider).

c. Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make (like preferred language or saved login details) to provide a more personalised experience.

Examples:

Language preference cookies
Saved form or login credentials

Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Retention: Up to 12 months or until you delete cookies.

d. Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing activity across websites to show relevant ads and measure campaign performance. They may be set by Learnyst or third-party partners.

Examples:

Google Ads Remarketing Tag
Meta Pixel
LinkedIn Insight Tag

Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)
Retention: Varies (typically up to 13 months).

Third-party providers:

Google Ads Privacy & Terms
Meta Privacy Policy
LinkedIn Privacy Policy

4. Third-Party Cookies and International Data Transfers

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use for analytics, payments, and marketing. These third parties may process your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

When data is transferred internationally, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, to protect your data.

5. How You Can Control Cookies

You can control cookies in several ways:

a. Cookie Banner
When you first visit our Platform, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can modify your choices anytime via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.

b. Browser Settings
You can delete or block cookies using your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may limit the functionality of our site.

Browser links:

Chrome: chrome: //settings/cookies
Firefox: about: preferences#privacy
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

c. Ad Preferences
You can manage ad personalisation through:

Google Ad Settings
Facebook Ad Preference
LinkedIn Ad Settings

6. Data Retention

We retain cookie data only for as long as necessary to achieve the purpose for which it was collected:

Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Retained for up to 13 months unless you delete them earlier
Analytics data: Anonymised after retention limits

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The latest version will always be posted here with the updated date.