Cookie policy

This Cookies Policy explains how VIKAD Mining Solutions ("VIKAD", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you access or use VikadLearn at www.vikadlearn.com (the "Website").

This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device. They allow a website to remember information between visits, maintain user sessions, and support certain website functions.

VikadLearn uses a limited number of cookies. We also use localStorage, a browser-based technology similar to cookies, for certain functionality and user preferences.

2. Cookies Used by VikadLearn

2.1 vikadlearn_refresh

This is a strictly necessary first-party cookie used to maintain authentication and user sessions on VikadLearn.

It helps keep you securely signed in to your VikadLearn account and allows the platform to recognise your authenticated session.

• Purpose: Authentication and session management
• Type: Strictly necessary / first-party
• Storage: Cookie
• Default duration: 30 days
• Security: HttpOnly and Secure in production
• SameSite: Lax
• Domain: .vikadlearn.com

Because this cookie is necessary for core account functionality, disabling it may prevent certain authenticated features of VikadLearn from functioning correctly.

3. Third-Party Cookies

3.1 Paystack

When you make a payment through VikadLearn, you may be redirected to or interact with Paystack's payment environment.

Paystack may place its own cookies on your device during the payment process. These are third-party cookies controlled by Paystack and are not controlled or managed directly by VikadLearn.

These cookies may be used by Paystack to support, secure, and facilitate the payment process.

The use of these cookies is subject to Paystack's own privacy and cookie policies.

4. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, VikadLearn uses browser localStorage to store certain information locally on your device.

The following localStorage items may be used:

vikadlearn:refresh_token:v1

Used to support authentication and maintain your VikadLearn session.

theme

Used to remember your preferred display theme, such as your selected interface appearance.

vikadlearn:bundle-cart:v1

Used to temporarily store information relating to items or courses added to your bundle/cart.

vikadlearn:notes:v1

Used to store learner notes associated with the VikadLearn experience.

vikadlearn_dismissed_announcements

Used to remember announcements that you have dismissed so that they do not repeatedly appear to you.

vikadlearn:support_case_id:v1

Used to associate your browser session with a support case where applicable, helping us maintain continuity when providing support.

vikadlearn:cookie-notice:v1

Used to remember that you have seen and acknowledged this cookie notice.

LocalStorage data is stored within your browser and can generally be removed through your browser settings. Removing this data may affect certain VikadLearn features or preferences.

5. Google Fonts

VikadLearn uses Google Fonts to provide certain fonts and maintain the visual presentation of the Website.

When pages using Google Fonts are loaded, your browser may connect to:

• fonts.googleapis.com
• fonts.gstatic.com

Google Fonts is not a cookie used by VikadLearn. However, it involves a connection to a third-party service, and information such as your IP address may be transmitted as part of that connection.

The handling of information by Google is subject to Google's applicable privacy policies.

6. Why We Use Cookies and Similar Technologies

The technologies described in this Policy are used primarily to:

• Maintain secure user authentication and sessions.
• Enable core VikadLearn functionality.
• Remember learner preferences.
• Maintain course and bundle-related information.
• Support learner notes and other platform features.
• Remember dismissed announcements.
• Support customer or learner support interactions.
• Facilitate secure payment processing through Paystack.

VikadLearn does not currently use cookies for behavioural advertising or advertising personalisation based on the technologies identified in this Policy.

7. Managing Cookies and Local Storage

You can manage or delete cookies and localStorage data through your browser settings.

Please be aware that removing or blocking necessary cookies or localStorage data may affect your ability to:

• Sign in to VikadLearn.
• Remain authenticated.
• Access certain learner features.
• Retain certain preferences or locally stored information.

Because the vikadlearn_refresh cookie is necessary for authentication and core functionality, it cannot simply be disabled without potentially affecting the operation of the Website.

8. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy when our Website, technologies, services, or legal requirements change.

When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the beginning of this Policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy or how VikadLearn uses cookies and similar technologies, please contact VIKAD Mining Solutions through the contact information provided on the Website.

VIKAD Mining Solutions
VikadLearn
Website: www.vikadlearn.com