Cookie Policy
Last updated: April 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners useful information. This Cookie Policy explains how AltU, Inc. ("AltU," "we," "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our platform.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the platform to function properly. They enable core features such as authentication, session management, and security. You cannot opt out of essential cookies as the Service will not work without them.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our platform, such as which pages you visit most often and whether you encounter errors. This data helps us improve the performance and usability of our Service. All information is aggregated and anonymous.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the platform to remember your preferences and provide enhanced functionality. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use. Examples include language preferences, accessibility settings, and dashboard layout choices.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our platform. This helps us measure and improve the effectiveness of our educational content and user experience. We may use services such as Google Analytics for this purpose.
3. Cookie Duration
Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:
- Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. We use persistent cookies for authentication and preference storage.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our platform are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These include analytics providers, payment processors, and VR training infrastructure. We do not control the cookies set by third parties and recommend reviewing their respective privacy policies.
5. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of the platform may become inaccessible or not function properly. For essential platform features such as coursework, assessments, and VR training, cookies are required.
6. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage to collect and store information. These technologies serve purposes similar to cookies and are governed by this same policy.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date at the top.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us at privacy@altu.com or write to AltU, Inc., 100 Innovation Way, Austin, TX 78701.