Effective on July 27, 2023
By our commitment to honesty and openness, this policy provides exhaustive information about the cookies employed by PoGoskill. It is crucial to note that this cookie policy applies to any PoGoskill product or service that either links to this policy or integrates it by reference. This adherence ensures uniformity in user experience across all our offerings, reinforcing our dedication to maintaining your trust and privacy.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small pieces of text containing a string of alphanumeric characters which are stored on the browser or your device when you visit a website or application. A cookie helps the website to remember information about your visit, like your preferences, so that the next visit will become easier. Cookies play an important role in improving your experience browsing our websites.
We may use both session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are deleted from your computer or device after you close the browser. Persistent cookies will remain stored till they are deleted or reach the expiry date. Please note if you delete or choose not to accept the cookies, you may not be able to utilize the features of PoGoskill products and services to their fullest potential. We may also use third-party cookies sometimes. For example, we use Google Analytics to accomplish some analysis work. PoGoskill does not process or respond to the web browser DNT (Do Not Track) signal or other similar transmissions that indicate to disable online tracking of users who use PoGoskill products and services.
About Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a web analytics service offered by Google
Inc. to help track and report website traffic. Google
Analytics doesn’t identify users and your IP address will not
be associated with other data held by Google. We use the
anonymous information to analyze our websites and improve the
content and user experiences.
Learn more about
Google Privacy & Terms.
Cookies used by PoGoskill
In the digital world, 'cookies' are small packets of data that websites send to your browsing device to remember information about your visit. These help improve your experience by remembering your preferences, personalizing your experience, and helping ensure the website functions correctly. Let's break down several varieties of cookies and their purpose:
1. Essential Cookies
Some cookies are essential for authentication and security. For example, when you log into our website, these cookies can help use authenticate your identity and provide appropriate information. When someone else logs into your account from different IP address that is not recorded, you will get notification and will be able to deny other access.
2. Functional Cookies
Functional cookies bring the 'personal touch' to your browsing experience. They remember user-specific settings and preferences, such as your preferred language or any customizable elements on the website. These cookies ensure that each time you visit a website, it appears tailored to your specific preferences, thereby saving you time and enhancing user satisfaction.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| rn-curr-country-code | PoGoskill | Obtain user country | One week |
| rnsessionid | PoGoskill | User session ID | Immediate |
3. Performance Improvement Cookies
Understanding user behavior is essential to improving the effectiveness of a website, and performance improvement cookies facilitate this understanding. These cookies track user interactions with a website, tallying active visitors and mapping visitor engagements. By capturing these insights, website operators can make necessary adjustments to enhance user experience and efficiency, and in turn make the website more user-friendly. They also store specific browser or device information to help the website load faster, marking a significant uptick in user experience.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| __Secure-3PSIDCC | This cookie is set by Google and is used to protect users' data from unauthorized access. | One year | |
| __Secure-1PSIDCC | Google's "__Secure-1PSIDCC" cookie collects information about your interactions with Google services and ads to provide personalized content and advertising. It contains a unique identifier. | One year | |
| SIDCC | This cookie is used by Google to track the user's session across different Google websites. | One year | |
| __Secure-3PSIDTS | Google's "__Secure-3PSIDTS" cookie collects information about your interactions with Google services and ads. It is used to measure advertising effectiveness and deliver personalized content based on your interests. The cookie contains a unique identifier. | One year | |
| __Secure-1PSIDTS | Google's "__Secure-1PSIDTS" cookie collects information about your interactions with Google services and ads. It contains a unique identifier. | One year | |
| MUID | Microsoft | This cookie is used by Bing to track the user's unique identifier. | One year |
| __Secure-1PAPISID | This cookie is set by Google and is used to store user preferences and information when viewing pages with Google Maps on them. | One year | |
| APISID | This cookie is used by Google to store user preferences and information when viewing pages with Google Maps on them. | One year | |
| SSID | This cookie is set by Google and is used to store user preferences and information, such as the preferred language and browsing preferences. | One year | |
| HSID | This cookie is set by Google and is used to authenticate users, store session preferences, and perform security measures. | One year | |
| __Secure-1PSID | This cookie is set by Google and is used to authenticate users, store session preferences, and perform security measures. | One year | |
| __Secure-3PSID | This cookie is set by Google and is used to authenticate users, store session preferences, and perform security measures. | One year | |
| SID | This cookie is set by Google and is used to authenticate users, store session preferences, and perform security measures. | One year | |
| __Secure-3PAPISID | This cookie is set by Google and is used to store user preferences and information when viewing pages with Google Maps on them. | One year | |
| SAPISID | This cookie is set by Google and is used to store user preferences and information, such as the preferred language and browsing preferences. | One year | |
| NID | Used to store settings in a unique Google ID to remember your information, such as your preferred language (e.g. English), how many search results to show per page (e.g. 10 or 20), and whether or not you want Google's SafeSearch filter enabled. These settings can be used for optimized and/or personalized advertising on Google networks. | Six months | |
| AEC | Ensure that requests within a browsing session are made by the user, and not by other sites. | Six months | |
| 1P_JAR | These cookies are used to collect site statistics and track conversion rates. | Two months | |
| _ga | This cookie is set by Google Analytics and is used to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | Two years | |
| SEARCH_SAMESITE | This cookie is used for the correct sending of data to Google. | Six months | |
| _ga_4BXXKZJZTZ | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to track unique users and track their engagement with the website. | One year | |
| _ga_X6LMX9VR0Y | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to track unique users and track their engagement with the website. | One year | |
| _clsk | Connects multiple page views by a user into a single Clarity session recording. | One day | |
| _ga_GJH9RGDDP5 | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to track unique users and track their engagement with the website. | One year | |
| _gcl_au | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to track unique users and track their engagement with the website. | One month | |
| __cflb | This cookie is used to read and filter requests from bots. | One day | |
| _ga_BC468CMDL7 | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to track website visitors, distinguishing users and collecting information about how they use the website. | One month | |
| _ga | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to track unique users and track their engagement with the website. | Two years | |
| _ga_B8SKQ9HHPZ | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to track unique users and track their engagement with the website. | One month | |
| __cflb | This cookie is used to read and filter requests from bots. | One day | |
| _ga_RQXSGJFQ59 | This cookie is used by Google Analytics to track unique users and track their engagement with the website. | One year | |
| ar_debug | This cookie is used by Google Ad Services to debug ads. | Three months | |
| _clck | Persists the Clarity User ID and preferences, unique to that site are attributed to the same user ID. | One year |
Cookies in Mobile Devices
Just like computers, smartphones are also susceptible to cookie influence. When accessing our websites via mobile browsers such as Safari, we are able to gather or receive information relevant to your device. This includes specifics about the make and model of your mobile device and information related to our applications' activities on your device. Consequently, this enables us to customize your user experience better and optimize our services for mobile platforms.
Changes to the Cookies Policy
Our cookies policy is subject to revisions and updates as we continually fine-tune our services and experience to better meet your needs. From time to time, we may introduce changes to this policy. Rest assured, any significant alterations will be prominently notified on our websites to keep you informed and ensure continuity of your user experience.
