Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2, 2026
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored 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 owners of the site. Cookies help us improve your experience on StepLearnChinese.
How We Use Cookies
StepLearnChinese uses cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including authentication and session management
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences, such as language and display options
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it
- Learning Progress Cookies: Track your learning progress and remember where you left off in lessons
Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for you to use features of our website, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services like user authentication cannot be provided.
Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred display mode or study preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often. This data is used to improve how our website works.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:
- Analytics Services: To understand website usage patterns
- Authentication Providers: For secure login functionality
- Content Delivery Networks: To serve content efficiently
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete all or specific cookies
- Block cookies from all or specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Accept or reject all cookies
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not work properly, and your learning progress may not be saved.
Browser Settings
Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
Cookie Retention
Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Our authentication cookies typically expire after 30 days of inactivity.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at support@steplearnChinese.com