Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Humans of Code, operated by HOC Techlabs LLP, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, learning platform, and mobile applications.

By using our Services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, making it easier to navigate and use the site effectively.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our Services to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Authentication and account access
• Security features and fraud prevention
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Managing your session

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Services:

• Tracking page views and user behavior
• Measuring the effectiveness of our content
• Identifying technical issues and improving performance
• Understanding which features are most popular

We use: Google Analytics to collect this information.

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance functionality and personalization:

• Remembering your learning progress
• Storing your language and theme preferences
• Saving your course filters and settings
• Personalizing content recommendations

2.4 Advertising Cookies (Pico Only)

Our Pico mobile app is free and ad-supported. We use Google Adsense to display advertisements:

• Delivering relevant ads based on your interests
• Measuring ad performance
• Frequency capping (limiting how often you see the same ad)

Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our app and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from third-party providers who may set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
• Google Adsense: For displaying ads on Pico (mobile app)
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing

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

5. Session Storage and Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser storage technologies:

• Local Storage: Stores data on your device with no expiration (e.g., user preferences, learning progress cache)
• Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser (e.g., form data, temporary filters)

6. Managing Cookies

6.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings:

• Block all cookies
• Allow only first-party cookies
• Delete cookies after each session
• Make exceptions for specific websites

To learn how to manage cookies in your browser, visit:

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Edge

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Google Ads Settings

6.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our Services may not work properly:

• You may not be able to log in or stay logged in
• Your preferences and settings will not be saved
• Some interactive features may be unavailable
• Learning progress may not be tracked correctly

7. Mobile App Tracking (Pico)

Our Pico mobile app uses tracking technologies similar to cookies:

• AsyncStorage for authentication tokens and user preferences
• Google Adsense for ad delivery (uses advertising identifiers)
• Analytics SDKs for app performance monitoring

You can manage ad tracking on mobile devices:

• iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
• Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: