Cookie policy
Effective Date: 08/08/2025
This Cookie Policy explains how VT Academy (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website, https://www.vt-academy.com/ (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
By continuing to use our Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please disable cookies via your browser settings or refrain from using our Website.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, improve functionality, and enhance the user experience. Cookies can be “first-party” (set by us) or “third-party” (set by others).
We use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
- Required for core website functions (e.g., logging in, session management, payment security)
- Cannot be disabled
Functionality Cookies
- Store user preferences like language, region, and display options
- Enhance user experience
Performance & Analytics Cookies
- Collect anonymous data on how users interact with the site
- Help us improve content, design, and performance
Targeting/Advertising Cookies
- Track browsing habits across websites
- Used to deliver personalised ads based on your interests
Social Media Cookies
- Enable content sharing via social media platforms
- May track your interaction with embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos)
Live Chat & Engagement Cookies
- Support real-time customer support tools
- Enhance visitor interaction (chat widgets, pop-ups)
Persistent Cookies
- Remain on your device after you close your browser
- Used to remember preferences and settings
Session Cookies
- Temporary; deleted when the browser closes
- Used for temporary site operations
Cookies help us operate the website effectively, analyze traffic, personalize content, and deliver marketing campaigns.
Third-party cookies are set by external services we use, such as analytics, social media platforms, and advertisers.
You will see a cookie banner upon visiting our site, where you can accept, reject, or customize cookie preferences. Your choices can be changed anytime.
You can manage cookies in your browser settings:- Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
- Safari: support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
- Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies
- Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027947
If you are in the EU, UK, or California, we ensure your data is handled in accordance with GDPR, UK GDPR, or CCPA.
Some cookie data is processed by third parties under their privacy policies. We do not sell your personal data.
We may update this policy as needed. Changes will be posted with a new effective date.
| Cookie Name |
Provider |
Purpose |
Expiration |
| _ga |
Google Analytics |
Tracks user behavior across sessions |
2 years |
| _gid |
Google Analytics |
Distinguishes users |
24 hours |
| _gat |
Google Analytics |
Throttles request rate |
1 minute |
| _fbp |
Facebook |
Delivers ads to users who visited the website |
3 months |
| fr |
Facebook |
Enables ad delivery or retargeting |
3 months |
| lang |
LinkedIn |
Remembers user language preferences |
Session |
| bcookie |
LinkedIn |
Browser ID cookie |
2 years |
| _hjincludedInSample |
Hotjar |
Determines if user is included in sample |
Session |
| _hjid |
Hotjar |
Persistent ID for Hotjar tracking |
1 year |
| intercom-id-* |
Intercom |
Identifies users for chat |
9 months |
| __stripe_mid |
Stripe |
Fraud prevention |
1 year |
| __stripe_sid |
Stripe |
Session identification |
30 minutes |
| __cfduid |
Cloudflare |
Identifies trusted web traffic |
30 days |
| hubspotutk |
HubSpot |
Tracks form submissions |
13 months |
| __hssc |
HubSpot |
Session tracking |
30 minutes |
| __hssrc |
HubSpot |
Detects browser restart |
Session |
| _gcl_au |
Google AdSense |
Measures ad click performance |
3 months |
| _tt_enable_cookie |
TikTok |
Stores TikTok consent |
13 months |
| _ttp |
TikTok |
Tracks ad performance |
13 months |
| twclid |
Twitter Ads |
Tracks Twitter ad clicks |
30 days |
| __utma |
Google |
Distinguishes users and sessions |
2 years |
| __utmz |
Google |
Stores campaign info |
6 months |
| _fomo_visitor |
Fomo |
Tracks exposure to social proof popups |
12 months |
| refersionid |
Refersion |
Tracks affiliate conversions |
60 days |
| twk_idm_key |
Tawk.to |
Live chat visitor tracking |
Session |
| OptanonConsent |
CookieYes |
Stores cookie preferences |
1 year |
| YSC |
YouTube |
Tracks views of embedded videos |
Session |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE |
YouTube |
Measures bandwidth |
6 months |
| vuid |
Vimeo |
Tracks video analytics |
2 years |
| calendly_event_* |
Calendly |
Tracks scheduling interactions |
21 days |
| __zlcmid |
Zendesk |
Chat session identification |
1 year |
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