Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies Anyway?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device when you visit them. They're basically a way for the site to remember things about your visit. Some cookies stick around for years, others disappear when you close your browser.

We also use similar technologies like web beacons and pixels. These are tiny transparent images that help us understand how visitors interact with our content. It sounds more complex than it actually is — they just help us see which pages get the most attention and whether our educational content is reaching the right people.

The Types We Use

Not all cookies do the same thing. Here's how we categorize them on our platform:

Why We Need This Data

Running an educational platform means we need to understand what works and what doesn't. When someone in Cairo spends twenty minutes on our esports strategy module, that tells us something useful. When another visitor from Alexandria bounces off the homepage in five seconds, that's also valuable information.

We track things like:

• Which learning paths students choose most often
• Where technical errors occur during course navigation
• How long it takes people to complete different modules
• Which device types work best with our platform
• What times of day see the most engagement

Managing Your Browser Settings

Every major browser gives you tools to control cookies. The exact steps vary, but here's where to look:

You can usually choose to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete existing cookies. Just remember that blocking everything might make some features unusable.

Third-Party Services

We work with external services that may place their own cookies. For example, if we embed a video player or use analytics tools, those companies might track your interaction with their content. We try to minimize these, but some are necessary for the platform to function properly.

The third parties we currently work with include analytics providers and content delivery networks. Each has their own privacy policies, which we recommend reviewing if you want the complete picture of how data gets collected.

Data Retention Practices

Different cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Persistent cookies might stick around for months or even years, depending on their purpose.

We periodically review and clean up old data that no longer serves a purpose. If you haven't visited in over two years, most of your cookie data gets automatically purged from our systems.

Updates to This Policy

Technology changes. Our platform evolves. Sometimes we need to update how we handle cookies and tracking. When we make significant changes to this policy, we'll update the date at the top and may notify active users through the platform.

We encourage checking back occasionally, especially if you're particular about privacy. The gaming education space moves quickly, and new tools or features might require different data collection methods.

Mobile and App Considerations

If you access waterexrain.space through a mobile browser, the same cookie policies apply. Mobile apps might use different tracking technologies like device identifiers or app-specific storage, but we'll always be transparent about what data gets collected and why.

Your mobile operating system usually offers settings to limit tracking across apps. iOS has App Tracking Transparency, while Android provides similar controls through Google Play Services settings.