Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 16, 2026
U Build Academy, LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, online courses, learning management system (LMS) via PathLMS, and related services (collectively, the "Services") to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and improve our Services.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. This policy applies to your use of our website and when accessing our training courses through our LMS platform (PathLMS). By continuing to use our Services, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website or use an online service. Cookies are widely used to make websites and online platforms work more efficiently and to provide information to service providers.
Cookies allow a website or platform to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This helps us provide you with a better experience when you browse our website or access courses through our LMS platform (PathLMS) and allows us to improve our Services.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use several types of cookies on our website:
2.1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for the Services to work.
Essential cookies we use include:
- Authentication Cookies: To keep you logged in and maintain your session
- Security Cookies: To protect against fraud and ensure secure transactions
- Load Balancing Cookies: To distribute website traffic across servers
- Cookie Consent Cookies: To remember your cookie preferences
2.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve how our website works.
We use the following analytics services:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic, user behavior, and improve user experience
- Session Tracking: To track page views and user interactions for analytics purposes
These cookies collect information such as the number of visitors, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring websites. This data is aggregated and anonymized.
2.3. Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features.
Functionality cookies may store:
- Your language preferences
- Your region or location settings
- Your account preferences and settings
- Information you've entered in forms
2.4. Targeting and Advertising Cookies
These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content and advertisements on other websites.
Currently, we do not use targeting or advertising cookies, but we reserve the right to use them in the future. If we begin using such cookies, we will update this policy and provide you with the option to opt out.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes on both our website and LMS platform:
- To Provide Services: Enable core website and LMS functionality, maintain user sessions, and ensure secure access to your account and courses
- To Improve User Experience: Remember your preferences and settings to personalize your experience across our website and learning platform
- To Track Learning Progress: Monitor your course progress, quiz results, and completion status in our LMS (PathLMS)
- To Analyze Usage: Understand how visitors use our website and how students interact with our courses to identify areas for improvement
- To Ensure Security: Detect and prevent fraudulent activity and security threats on both platforms
- To Process Payments: Enable secure payment processing through our third-party payment providers
- To Communicate: Track email interactions and newsletter subscriptions
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide other services on our behalf.
4.1. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the website.
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit Google's Privacy Policy and Google Analytics Cookie Usage.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4.2. Payment Processing Cookies
When you make a purchase, our payment processors (such as Stripe) may set cookies to process your payment securely and prevent fraud. These cookies are essential for completing transactions.
4.3. Learning Management System (LMS) Cookies
Our training courses are hosted on PathLMS, our learning management system platform. When you access courses through PathLMS, both U Build Academy and PathLMS may set cookies to:
- Track your course progress and completion status
- Maintain your learning session and authentication
- Store your course preferences and settings
- Enable course functionality and interactive features
- Record quiz results and assessment data
This Cookie Policy applies to cookies used on both our website and when accessing courses through PathLMS. PathLMS may also have its own cookie practices, and we encourage you to review their policies as well. However, cookies set by PathLMS in connection with our courses are subject to this Cookie Policy.
5. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:
5.1. Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate our website and are essential for the website to function properly.
5.2. Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings across multiple visits to our website. The duration of persistent cookies varies:
- Authentication Cookies: Typically expire after 30 days or when you log out
- Preference Cookies: May last up to 12 months
- Analytics Cookies: Typically expire after 2 years
- Cookie Consent Cookies: Typically expire after 12 months
6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to accept or reject cookies when using our website or accessing courses through our LMS platform (PathLMS). Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer.
6.1. Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
- Get notified when a cookie is set
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website and LMS platform may not function properly, and you may not be able to access certain parts of our Services, including course content, progress tracking, and assessments.
6.2. Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your browser, please refer to the following links:
6.3. Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of certain third-party cookies by visiting the following opt-out pages:
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites and online platforms you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted.
Our website and LMS platform (PathLMS) do not currently respond to DNT browser signals or mechanisms. However, you can control cookies through your browser settings as described in Section 6.
8. Mobile Devices
If you access our website or LMS platform (PathLMS) on a mobile device, you may need to adjust your cookie settings through your mobile browser or device settings. The process for managing cookies on mobile devices varies by device and browser.
Please refer to your device manufacturer's instructions or your mobile browser's help section for information on how to manage cookies on your mobile device when accessing our Services.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, 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
- Sending an email notification to registered users (for significant changes)
- Displaying a notice on our website when you visit
Your continued use of our Services after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Related Policies
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information, please review our Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
U Build Academy, LLC
Email: help@ubuildacademy.com
12. Acknowledgment
By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to our use of cookies as described herein.