Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device on future visits and remember certain information about you, such as your preferences or login status.
Cookies do not contain personally identifiable information by themselves, but information we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
2. How We Use Cookies
Lakeside Metaverse uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve our platform, personalise your experience, and understand how our services are used. We use the following categories of cookies:
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the platform to function. Without them, core features such as logging in, navigating between pages, and completing courses would not work. These cookies cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| connect.sid | Maintains your authenticated session | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make on the platform, such as your display settings and language preferences, so we can provide a more personalised experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme_preference | Stores your display theme preference | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve how our platform works and tailor our content to better meet your needs.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics — distinguishes users within a session | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics — throttles request rate | 1 minute |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some pages on our platform may embed content from third-party services such as video players or interactive tools. These third parties may set their own cookies. We do not control these cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of those third-party providers directly.
5. Managing Cookies
When you first visit our platform, you will be shown a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept or decline at that time.
You can also manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Here are links to guidance for the most common browsers:
Please note that disabling essential cookies will affect your ability to log in and use core platform features. Disabling analytics cookies will not impact your experience on the platform.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: