Cookie Policy

Last updated: September 17, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how ZFAR LIMITED ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies typically contain:

• A unique identifier
• The name of the website that placed the cookie
• An expiration date
• Small amounts of data relevant to your website experience

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Personalize content and advertisements
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud
• Remember your cookie consent preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Session Management: Keep you logged in during your visit
• Security: Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences
• Load Balancing: Distribute traffic across our servers

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:

• Language Settings: Remember your preferred language
• User Preferences: Save your customization choices
• Form Data: Remember information you've entered in forms
• Course Progress: Track your learning progress

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Google Analytics: Track website usage and performance
• Page Views: Monitor which pages are most popular
• User Behavior: Understand how users navigate our site
• Error Tracking: Identify and fix technical issues

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements:

• Advertising Networks: Show relevant course recommendations
• Social Media: Enable social sharing features
• Retargeting: Show ads for courses you've viewed
• Conversion Tracking: Measure advertising effectiveness

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our website:

Google Services

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
• Google Ads: Advertising and conversion tracking
• YouTube: Video content embedded on our site

Social Media Platforms

• Facebook: Social sharing and advertising
• LinkedIn: Professional networking features
• Twitter: Social media integration

Payment Processors

• Stripe/PayPal: Secure payment processing
• Fraud Prevention: Transaction security

5. Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used for:

• Maintaining your session while browsing
• Shopping cart functionality
• Security and authentication

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a specified period:

• Preference Cookies: 1 year
• Analytics Cookies: 2 years
• Marketing Cookies: 30-90 days
• Authentication Cookies: 30 days

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome

1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
2. Go to Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
3. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox

1. Click the menu button → Options/Preferences
2. Go to Privacy & Security
3. Adjust your cookie preferences under "Cookies and Site Data"

Safari

1. Go to Safari → Preferences
2. Click on Privacy tab
3. Adjust cookie settings under "Cookies and website data"

Microsoft Edge

1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
2. Go to Cookies and site permissions
3. Manage your cookie preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences
• Learn more about our cookie practices

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:

Essential Functions Affected

• Login and account access
• Course progress tracking
• Shopping cart functionality
• Security features

Enhanced Features Affected

• Personalized content recommendations
• Remembering your preferences
• Analytics and performance improvements
• Targeted marketing communications

8. Mobile Apps and Devices

If you access our content through mobile apps or devices, similar tracking technologies may be used:

• Mobile Identifiers: Device-specific identifiers
• Local Storage: Data stored on your device
• Push Notifications: Course updates and reminders
• Location Data: For localized content (with permission)

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our cookie and analytics providers may transfer data internationally:

• Google Analytics (US/EU data centers)
• Social media platforms (various global locations)
• Advertising networks (US and EU primarily)
• Payment processors (secure global networks)

All transfers are protected by appropriate safeguards including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Adequacy decisions
• Binding Corporate Rules
• Certification schemes

10. Cookie Security

We implement security measures to protect cookies and the data they contain:

• Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted
• Secure Transmission: HTTPS for all cookie communications
• Access Controls: Limited access to cookie data
• Regular Audits: Periodic security reviews
• Data Minimization: Only necessary data is collected

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or for legal compliance. When we make changes:

• Updated policy will be posted on our website
• Effective date will be clearly indicated
• Material changes will be highlighted
• Email notifications may be sent to registered users

12. Legal Basis for Processing

Our legal basis for processing cookie data varies by cookie type:

• Essential Cookies: Legitimate interest (website functionality)
• Functional Cookies: Your consent
• Analytics Cookies: Legitimate interest (website improvement)
• Marketing Cookies: Your explicit consent

13. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or want to exercise your rights:

We will respond to cookie-related inquiries within 30 days.

14. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• All About Cookies
• ICO Cookies Guide
• Your Online Choices
• Cookie Education

15. Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our other policies:

• Privacy Policy - How we handle your personal data
• Terms and Conditions - Terms of service