Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 27, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how SkillPilotHouse ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at skillpilothouse.com (the "Website"). This policy describes what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding cookies, and further information about cookies.

1. What Are Cookies

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

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, SkillPilotHouse) are called "first-party cookies". Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies". Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as analytics, advertising, and interactive content.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Website. Third parties serve cookies through our Website for analytics, advertising, and other purposes.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our Website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas.

Purpose: Authentication, security, and basic website functionality
Duration: Session or up to 12 months
Control: Because these cookies are strictly necessary, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our Website functions

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages visitors go to most often and if they receive error messages from web pages. These cookies help us improve how our Website works.

Purpose: Website analytics, usage statistics, performance monitoring
Duration: Up to 24 months
Examples: Page views, session duration, bounce rates, user navigation patterns

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Purpose: User preferences, personalized content, customized experience
Duration: Up to 12 months
Examples: Language preferences, quiz progress, learning history, display settings

3.4 Targeting and Advertising Cookies

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

Purpose: Behavioral advertising, retargeting, campaign measurement
Duration: Up to 24 months
Third parties: These cookies may be set by our advertising partners

4. Specific Cookies We Use

4.1 First-Party Cookies

session_id - Essential session identifier (Session duration)
user_auth - Authentication token (12 months)
preferences - User settings and preferences (12 months)
quiz_progress - Tracks quiz and test completion (6 months)
language - Selected language preference (12 months)

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

Analytics providers - For website usage analysis and reporting
Advertising networks - For targeted advertising and campaign tracking
Social media platforms - For content sharing and social features
Content delivery networks - For optimized content delivery

5. How Long Cookies Stay On Your Device

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

Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them manually. Expiration periods vary from a few days to several years depending on their purpose

6. Your Cookie Choices

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage your preferences in detail.

6.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, as it will no longer be personalized to you. Some features may not function properly or at all.

To manage cookies, you can adjust your browser settings:

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6.3 Opt-Out Links

For more information about targeting and advertising cookies and how to opt out, you can visit:

Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page
Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page
Your Online Choices (for European users)

6.4 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can control cookies and tracking through your device settings or by adjusting privacy settings within mobile browsers.

7. Other Tracking Technologies

7.1 Web Beacons

We may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear gifs) in combination with cookies to track user activity. Web beacons are tiny graphics with a unique identifier that are used to understand browsing activity.

7.2 Local Storage

We may use local storage technologies, such as HTML5 local storage and IndexedDB, to store user preferences and improve website performance. Unlike cookies, local storage data is not transmitted to the server with every request.

7.3 JavaScript

Our Website uses JavaScript to enable interactive features, track user engagement, and improve functionality. You can disable JavaScript in your browser settings, but this may affect website performance.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing or honoring DNT signals. Our Website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms.

9. Cookies for Minors

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately.

10. 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. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website with a new "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.

11. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. This Cookie Policy does not apply to cookies set by third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or cookie policies of third parties. We encourage you to read the cookie policies of any third-party websites you visit.

12. International Data Transfers

Information collected through cookies may be transferred to and stored in countries outside of your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws. By using our Website, you consent to the transfer of information to countries outside your country of residence.

13. Contact Us

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

SkillPilotHouse
Karlsgatan 32A
703 41 Örebro
Sweden

Email: info@skillpilothouse.com
Phone: +46 11 18 29 35

14. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how they work, you may find the following resources helpful:

All About Cookies - General information about cookies and how to manage them
Internet Advertising Bureau - Information about online advertising and privacy
Browser developer documentation - Specific information about cookie management in different browsers

By continuing to use our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to our use of cookies as described herein, subject to your cookie preferences.

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