Cookies Policy

Effective date: 1 June 2026

Operator: SmartSec Academy OÜ

Cookies contact: info@smartsecacademy.com

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function correctly, remember limited preferences, support security, and improve reliability.

Cookies do not give us access to your device or personal files.

For how we handle personal information more broadly, see our Privacy Policy.

2. How SmartSec Academy uses cookies

SmartSec Academy uses cookies and similar technologies to support:

• Core website and platform functionality

• Secure login sessions and access control

• Website reliability and security

• Basic performance and usage insights where consent has been given

• Cookie consent management

We do not use cookies for intrusive tracking, behavioural advertising, data resale, or unnecessary profiling.

3. Cookie Consent Management

SmartSec Academy uses Cookiebot to manage cookie consent on this website.

Visitors can accept, reject, or adjust cookie preferences through the cookie settings icon (the privacy trigger) available on the website.

Consent preferences can be changed or withdrawn at any time.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website and platform to function properly.

They support features such as:

• Page navigation

• Secure login sessions

• Access control

• Cookie preference storage

• Protection against unauthorised access, spam, or misuse

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled through our website because the site may not work correctly without them.

4.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies may be used to remember limited preferences or improve the user experience.

They may support features such as:

• Session continuity

• Display preferences

• Language or regional preferences, where applicable

These cookies are not used to track behaviour across unrelated websites.

4.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

We may use limited analytics or performance cookies where consent has been given.

These cookies help us understand:

• How the website is used

• Which pages are visited

• Whether pages are working correctly

• How we can improve reliability and user experience

Analytics information is used to understand general website performance and usage patterns, and is not intended to identify individual visitors.

4.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some services used on our website may set cookies or similar technologies. These may include services related to hosting, analytics, security, login functionality, video delivery, or embedded tools.

Where third-party services are used, they are used to support website functionality, security, performance, or service delivery.

We do not permit third parties to use cookies on our website for their own unrelated marketing purposes.

5. What We Do Not Use Cookies For

SmartSec Academy does not use cookies for:

• Behavioural advertising

• Cross-site advertising profiles

• Selling personal data

• Unnecessary tracking

• Hidden marketing automation

6. Managing Cookie Preferences

You can manage cookie preferences through:

• The Cookiebot banner

• The privacy trigger available on the website

• Your browser settings

You may block, delete, or restrict cookies through your browser. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality or access to secure areas.

7. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, third-party services, or platform operations.

The most current version will always be available on our website.

8. Contact

For questions about this Cookies Policy, contact:

info@smartsecacademy.com

9. Cookiebot Cookie Information

SmartSec Academy uses Cookiebot to scan and manage cookies and similar technologies used on this website.

Cookie information is reviewed through Cookiebot and may be updated when website services change.

Visitors can manage or withdraw their cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings icon (the privacy trigger) available on the website.