Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 22, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Haverno uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at haverno.pro. This policy describes what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can control your cookie preferences.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed 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 website owners.

Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. They help improve your browsing experience by enabling certain functionality and providing personalized content.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes, including:

To enable certain functions of our educational platform
To provide analytics and track website performance
To store your preferences and settings
To enhance security and prevent fraudulent activity
To remember your login information for convenience
To understand how visitors interact with our website
To deliver personalized learning experiences
To improve our services and user interface

Types of Cookies We Use

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 these cookies as they are required for the basic operation of our platform.

Examples include:

Authentication cookies to verify user identity
Session cookies to maintain your logged-in state
Security cookies to protect against unauthorized access
Load balancing cookies to distribute traffic efficiently

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to count visits, identify traffic sources, and measure website performance.

Information collected includes:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
Links clicked and navigation patterns
Browser type and operating system
Geographic location at country or city level
Device information and screen resolution

Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. They remember choices you make such as language preferences, regional settings, and customized interface options.

Functions include:

Remembering your language and region preferences
Storing your learning progress and bookmarks
Customizing content based on your interests
Remembering accessibility settings

Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device.

If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising but will still see generic advertisements.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide enhanced functionality through integrated services.

Third-party services may include:

Analytics providers to measure website traffic and user behavior
Social media platforms to enable content sharing
Payment processors to facilitate secure transactions
Video hosting services for educational content delivery
Customer support tools for live chat functionality
Marketing automation platforms for email campaigns

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use your information.

Session Cookies vs Persistent Cookies

Session Cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session during a single browsing visit and help ensure proper functionality of interactive features like course enrollment and lesson completion tracking.

Persistent Cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences, maintain your login status across sessions, and provide personalized content when you return to our website.

The duration of persistent cookies varies depending on their purpose, ranging from a few days to several years.

How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through the following methods:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. You can typically find these settings in the preferences or options menu of your browser.

To manage cookies in your browser:

Access your browser settings or preferences menu
Locate the privacy or security section
Find cookie settings or site data options
Choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or delete existing cookies
Configure exceptions for specific websites

Cookie Consent Tools

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or reject different categories of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing our cookie settings through the link provided in the website footer.

Impact of Blocking Cookies

Please note that if you choose to block cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Specifically, you may experience:

Inability to remain logged in to your account
Loss of personalized settings and preferences
Reduced functionality in interactive learning tools
Inability to track course progress accurately
Limited access to certain platform features

Mobile Device Settings

For mobile devices, you can manage cookie preferences through your device settings or within the mobile browser application. The exact steps vary depending on your device operating system and browser.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a Do Not Track feature that signals websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no uniform standard for recognizing and implementing Do Not Track signals, and our website does not respond to Do Not Track browser signals at this time.

We will continue to monitor developments in Do Not Track technology and may update our practices in the future as standards evolve.

Cookies Used for Live Sessions

Our platform facilitates live group and individual online sessions with instructors. To enable these interactive features, we use specific cookies that:

Maintain connection stability during live video sessions
Synchronize real-time collaboration tools and whiteboards
Enable screen sharing and interactive demonstrations
Store session preferences like audio and video settings
Track attendance and participation for certification purposes
Facilitate breakout rooms and group activities

These cookies are essential for providing the collaborative learning experience that is central to our educational platform.

Cookies for Personalized Learning Paths

To deliver personalized learning experiences tailored to individual student needs, we use cookies to:

Track your progress through courses and learning modules
Recommend relevant courses based on your interests and history
Adapt content difficulty based on your performance
Remember your preferred learning formats and styles
Store quiz results and assignment submissions
Provide customized study schedules and reminders

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other operational considerations. When we make changes, we will update the date at the top of this policy.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Continued use of our website after changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

For significant changes that materially affect your rights or how we use cookies, we may provide additional notice through email or a prominent announcement on our website.

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 11 682 3104
Address: Sandown, Sandton, 2031, South Africa

We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe and work to address any concerns you may have about our cookie practices.

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you may find the following resources helpful:

Your browser's help documentation for cookie management instructions
Industry websites that provide information about online privacy and cookies
Privacy advocacy organizations that offer tools for managing online tracking

We are committed to transparency about our data practices and respecting your privacy choices. Thank you for taking the time to understand how we use cookies to enhance your learning experience on our platform.