Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 28, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser or on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognize your device on return visits and to remember information about your preferences and actions.
In addition to traditional cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as pixels, web beacons, and local storagefor comparable purposes. Throughout this policy, the term “cookie” refers to all of these technologies.
Cookies can be session cookies — deleted when you close your browser — or persistent cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or you remove them manually.
2. Cookies We Use
The tables below list every cookie that TakeAICourse.com uses, grouped by category. We do not use third-party advertising or tracking cookies for commercial purposes.
Essential Cookies
Required for the basic operation of the platform. These cannot be disabled.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | Session | User authentication via Better Auth. Keeps you logged in to the platform. | 30 days |
| csrf | Security | Protects against CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery) attacks on forms and authenticated actions. | Session |
| course_access | Functional | Controls access to purchased courses, ensuring that only authorized users can view the content. | 30 days |
Analytics Cookies
Collected by Google Analytics (GA4) to help us understand how users navigate the platform. The data is anonymized and used solely for internal improvements.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Analytics | Identifies unique user sessions in Google Analytics without storing personally identifiable information. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Analytics | Maintains the GA4 session state, including browsing data such as pages visited and session duration. | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users for statistical purposes in Google Analytics. | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies (Cloudflare)
Set by Cloudflare to protect against bots and DDoS attacks. They are essential to the security and availability of the site.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cf_clearance | Security | Records that the visitor has passed Cloudflare’s verification challenge, avoiding unnecessary repetition. | 30 minutes |
| __cf_bm | Security | Used by Cloudflare Bot Management to distinguish legitimate human traffic from automated bots. | 30 minutes |
Payment Cookies (Stripe)
Set by Stripe during the checkout flow. They are used solely to secure the financial transaction and prevent fraud.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| __stripe_mid | Payment | Machine identifier used by Stripe for fraud detection and payment verification. | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Payment | Stripe session identifier, used to maintain a secure context throughout the payment flow. | 30 minutes |
3. How to Manage Cookies
You can control and delete cookies directly in your browser settings. Below are help links for the most popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. Learn more
- Mozilla Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Learn more
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Learn more
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and stored data. Learn more
Please note: disabling essential cookies will prevent the platform from working correctly, including login, course access, and checkout. Analytics and payment cookies can be blocked without affecting access to content, but doing so may affect the purchasing experience.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on TakeAICourse.com are set by the third-party services we rely on. These providers maintain their own privacy policies:
- Google Analytics: Used for anonymized analysis of traffic and user behavior. Google Privacy Policy
- Cloudflare: CDN, DNS, and security provider that protects our infrastructure against attacks. Cloudflare Privacy Policy
- Stripe: Payment processor that handles credit and debit card transactions. Stripe Privacy Policy
TakeAICourse.com does not use cookies from social networks, advertising platforms, or third-party remarketing systems.
5. Updates to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, newly integrated services, or legal requirements. The date of the most recent update is always shown at the top of this page.
For significant changes, we will notify registered users by email at least 15 days in advance. Continued use of the platform after the effective date of the new terms constitutes acceptance of the changes.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Previous versions can be requested through the contact channel below.
6. Contact
For questions about how cookies are used on this platform, requests to delete your data, or any other privacy-related matter, please get in touch:
- Email: [email protected]
- Platform: takeaicourse.com/contact
We aim to respond to all requests within 5 business days. For urgent matters involving personal data, we also recommend reading our Privacy Policy.