Last updated: July 20, 2026
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.
LakeCloud 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:
We do not set any non-essential cookies until you give consent. When you first visit, only strictly necessary cookies are used. Analytics and referral cookies are set only after you click “Accept” on the cookie banner. If you decline, no tracking cookies are ever set.
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 |
If you arrive via a referral link shared by a community leader, these cookies remember who referred you so they can be credited if you later join. They are set only if you accept cookies on the banner. If you decline, no referral cookies are set — a referral can still be credited if you register during the same visit, without any cookie being stored.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| lc_ref | Remembers the referral code you arrived with | 90 days |
| lc_ref_token | Anonymous visitor token linking your visit to the referral | 90 days |
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. Google Analytics runs in consent mode: no analytics cookies are stored unless you accept cookies on the banner.
| 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 |
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.
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. No non-essential cookies are set until you choose “Accept”, and if you decline none are ever set. Your choice is stored in the cookie_consent cookie for one year; if no choice is on record (for example, in a new private/incognito session), the banner is shown again.
You can change your choice at any time using the link (also available in the footer of every page), which re-opens the cookie banner.
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.
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.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
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