Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 9, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Coravelion ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at coravelion.com. This policy provides you with clear information about these technologies and your choices regarding their use.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to the website owners.

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions, enabling a more personalized and efficient browsing experience.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our platform and improve our services. Our use of cookies falls into the following categories:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

Essential cookies include:

Authentication cookies to verify your identity when you log in
Session cookies to maintain your session as you navigate through pages
Security cookies to protect against fraudulent activity
Load balancing cookies to distribute traffic efficiently

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users receive error messages. These cookies help us improve the performance of our website.

Performance cookies allow us to:

Count visits and traffic sources to measure site performance
Identify popular content and understand user behavior
Detect and diagnose technical issues
Test different versions of pages to optimize user experience

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be used to remember your login details, language preferences, or region selection.

Functionality cookies enable:

Remembering your preferences and settings
Providing personalized content recommendations
Storing your course progress and learning history
Customizing the interface based on your device or location

Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Advertising cookies help us:

Display relevant promotional content and course recommendations
Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Build profiles based on your browsing behavior
Share information with advertising partners and social media platforms

Types of Cookies We Use

First-Party Cookies

These cookies are set directly by Coravelion and are used only by us. They help us provide you with a better experience and allow us to analyze website usage patterns.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party website for more information about how they use cookies.

Third-party services we work with may include:

Analytics providers to understand user behavior
Advertising networks to deliver relevant advertisements
Social media platforms to enable content sharing
Payment processors to facilitate secure transactions
Content delivery networks to optimize performance

Session Cookies

These temporary cookies are erased when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate through our website and ensure continuity of your browsing experience.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences across multiple sessions.

Specific Cookies We Use

Below is detailed information about the specific cookies we deploy on our website:

Authentication and Security

session_token - Maintains your logged-in state and authenticates requests
csrf_token - Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks
secure_id - Verifies the integrity of your session

User Preferences

language_pref - Stores your selected language for the interface
theme_mode - Remembers your display preferences
notification_settings - Stores your notification preferences

Analytics and Performance

analytics_id - Anonymous identifier for tracking usage patterns
page_views - Records page visits for performance analysis
interaction_data - Tracks user interactions with site elements

Learning Platform

course_progress - Tracks your progress through educational content
last_video_position - Remembers where you paused in video lectures
quiz_state - Saves your quiz answers and progress

Cookie Duration

The length of time a cookie remains on your device depends on its type:

Session cookies - Deleted when you close your browser
Short-term persistent cookies - Typically expire within 24 hours to 7 days
Medium-term persistent cookies - Usually last 30 to 90 days
Long-term persistent cookies - May remain for up to 1 year or longer

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to control and manage cookies on your device:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
Block all cookies from specific websites
Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Enable private or incognito browsing mode

Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, we provide a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can modify your preferences at any time through the cookie settings link available in our website footer.

Opt-Out Links

For certain third-party cookies, you may be able to opt out through industry opt-out programs or directly through the third-party provider's website. Please note that opting out does not mean you will no longer receive advertisements, but they may be less relevant to your interests.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted, and we do not currently respond to DNT signals.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can choose to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on our website:

You may not be able to log in or access certain features
Your preferences and settings may not be saved
Some interactive features may not function properly
You may need to re-enter information more frequently
Course progress and learning history may not be tracked
The website may not display correctly or load as quickly

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function. If you block essential cookies, certain parts of the website will not work.

Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect personal data or become personal data when combined with other information we hold about you. We treat all data collected through cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Information collected through cookies may include:

Your IP address and device identifiers
Browser type and version
Operating system and device information
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or source
Course enrollment and completion data
User preferences and interaction patterns

Third-Party Services and Social Media

Our website may include social media features and links to external websites. These services may set their own cookies to track your interaction with their content.

Social media cookies may be used when you:

Share content on social networks
Log in using social media credentials
View embedded social media content
Interact with social media plugins or widgets

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the cookie policies of these external services to understand how they use cookies.

International Data Transfers

Information collected through cookies may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. These countries may have different data protection laws than your jurisdiction.

When we transfer data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

Mobile Applications

If you access our services through a mobile application, we may use similar technologies to cookies to collect information about your device and usage. This may include:

Device identifiers such as advertising IDs
Local storage technologies
Software development kit data collection
Push notification tokens

You can manage these technologies through your device settings or application permissions.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by:

Posting the updated policy on this page with a new "Last Updated" date
Displaying a prominent notice on our website
Sending an email notification if you have an account with us

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.

Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Coravelion

17 Chamberlain Rd, Berea
East London, 5241
South Africa

Email: support@coravelion.com
Phone: +27 41 506 5700

We will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible and work to address any concerns you may have about our cookie practices.

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you may find these resources helpful:

Your browser's help documentation for managing cookies and site data
Industry associations and regulatory bodies that provide guidance on cookies
Privacy advocacy organizations that offer tools and information
Our Privacy Policy for comprehensive information about data practices

Understanding and managing cookies empowers you to make informed choices about your privacy and browsing experience.