1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make sites work, to make them work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners. We also use similar technologies such as localStorage, pixels and web beacons.
2. Categories of cookies we use
- Essential cookies — required for the site to function (login session, shopping cart, checkout, security, fraud prevention). These cannot be switched off and do not require consent.
- Analytics cookies — help us understand which products and pages are useful, so we can improve the store. Used only with your consent.
- Marketing cookies — let us measure ad performance and (where allowed) show you relevant ads on other platforms. Used only with your consent.
3. Cookies & tools we use
| Tool | Category | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkillSquare session / cart | Essential | Login session, cart, cookie preferences | Up to 1 year |
| Razorpay | Essential | Secure payments and fraud prevention | Session |
| Google Analytics 4 | Analytics | Aggregated traffic and behaviour analytics | Up to 14 months |
| Microsoft Clarity | Analytics | Heatmaps and session recordings | Up to 12 months |
| Google Ads | Marketing | Conversion tracking and remarketing | Up to 13 months |
| Meta Pixel | Marketing | Ad measurement and targeting on Meta platforms | Up to 13 months |
4. How consent works
When you first visit skillsquare.in, a banner asks you to Accept all, Reject non-essential or Manage preferences. We use Google Consent Mode v2 and do not load analytics or marketing tools until you grant consent. Your choice is stored locally on your device and respected on every subsequent visit.
5. Managing your cookies
You can change your preferences at any time:
- Click the button below to open your cookie settings on SkillSquare.
- Clear cookies in your browser settings — the consent banner will appear again on your next visit.
- Use browser-level settings to block third-party cookies or enable “Do Not Track”.
6. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when we add or remove tools. The “Last updated” date will reflect the most recent change.
7. Contact
Questions? Email hello@skillsquare.in or visit our contact page. See also our Privacy Policy.