Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 30, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
At Minna no Kyoushi, we use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality like security, authentication, and network management.
- Preference Cookies: These remember your preferences and settings, such as language selection, theme preferences, and course progress tracking.
- Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve user experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These enable enhanced features, such as remembering your progress in courses and personalized learning content.
- Authentication Cookies: These remember your login status and keep you signed in to your account.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session and remember your actions during a single browsing session.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
First-Party Cookies
These are set by Minna no Kyoushi directly and are used to enhance your experience on our platform.
Third-Party Cookies
These are set by third-party services we use, including YouTube for embedded videos, Google Analytics for usage tracking, and our authentication providers.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sessionToken | Maintains your login session | Session |
| preferences | Stores user preferences (language, theme) | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics for tracking usage | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics for tracking usage | 24 hours |
| yt-remote-device-id | YouTube embedded video preferences | Session |
| course-progress | Tracks your progress in courses | 1 month |
5. Third-Party Cookies
Our website uses third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- YouTube: When you watch embedded videos, YouTube sets cookies to remember your preferences and track video views. Their cookie policy applies.
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google sets cookies to collect anonymized usage data.
- Authentication Services: If you sign in through social media providers, they may set cookies for authentication purposes.
6. Cookie Duration
Cookies on our website have varying durations:
- Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for up to 2 years
- Analytics Cookies: Typically last 24 months or less
- Preference Cookies: Last up to 1 year or until you change your preferences
7. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies
- Cookie Consent: You can opt-out of non-essential cookies when visiting our site
- Google Analytics Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
- Third-Party Controls: Use third-party cookie management tools and settings
How to manage cookies in popular browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
8. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our practices. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Email: minnanokyoushi@gmail.com
Website: minnanokyoushi.com/contact
Your privacy matters to us. Thank you for choosing Minna no Kyoushi for your Japanese learning journey.