Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. These files contain information that helps websites remember your preferences, login status, and other details about your visit. Beyond traditional cookies, we also use web beacons, pixels, local storage, and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our platform.

Think of cookies as digital bookmarks that help our website recognize you when you return. They're completely harmless to your device and don't contain viruses or malicious code. Instead, they work behind the scenes to make your browsing experience smoother and more personalized.

Our cybersecurity education platform uses these technologies to deliver personalized learning experiences, track your progress through courses, and remember your preferences across different sessions. This means you can pick up right where you left off in your cybersecurity training journey.

The information collected through our tracking technologies serves several important purposes in delivering quality cybersecurity education. We use this data responsibly and always with your learning experience in mind.

All data collection happens transparently, and we never use your information for purposes unrelated to your cybersecurity education journey. Your learning progress, preferences, and interaction patterns help us create a better educational experience for all our users.

We retain cookie data and associated information for different periods depending on the type and purpose of the data collected. Essential cookies remain active only during your browsing session, while preference cookies may be stored for up to two years to maintain your customized experience.

Analytics data is typically aggregated and anonymized within 90 days, though we may retain certain learning progress indicators longer to help you track your cybersecurity education journey over time. Marketing cookies generally expire after one year, though you can manage these preferences at any time through your browser settings.

All data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and security protocols. As a cybersecurity education platform, we take data protection seriously and implement the same security principles we teach in our courses. Your information is protected both in transit and at rest using advanced security measures.

You have complete control over how cookies are used on your device. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or receive notifications when websites attempt to place cookies on your device.

To manage cookies in popular browsers, look for privacy or security settings in your browser's preferences menu. You can typically choose to block all cookies, allow only first-party cookies, or set up exceptions for specific websites like nextlinkstream.sbs if you want to maintain full functionality while limiting tracking on other sites.

Keep in mind that disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our platform. For example, blocking functional cookies might reset your course preferences each time you visit, while disabling essential cookies could prevent you from accessing your learning dashboard altogether.

Many browsers also offer private or incognito browsing modes that automatically delete cookies when you close the browser window. This can be a good option if you prefer not to store any persistent data while still enjoying full website functionality during your session.

Our platform integrates with carefully selected third-party services to enhance your learning experience and provide comprehensive cybersecurity education. These services may place their own cookies and tracking technologies when you interact with embedded content or features.

For instance, we use analytics services to understand how our content performs and educational tools to deliver interactive cybersecurity simulations. These partners have their own privacy policies and cookie practices, which we encourage you to review if you're interested in understanding their specific data handling approaches.

We carefully vet all third-party integrations to ensure they meet our security standards and align with our commitment to protecting student privacy. However, we cannot control the cookie practices of external services, so we recommend reviewing their policies if you have specific concerns about data sharing.