1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. This Cookie Policy explains how Zestra Capital uses cookies and similar technologies on zestracapital.com.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled. They include:

• Authentication Cookies: Keep you signed in to your account during your session and across visits.
• Security Cookies: Session tokens, CSRF protection, and rate-limiting identifiers to prevent unauthorized access and abuse.
• WordPress Cookies: Core functionality cookies required by WordPress (e.g., wordpress_logged_in_*, wp-settings-*).

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Preferences: Remember your settings, such as selected plans, language preferences, and display options.
• Course Progress: Track your position in course lessons and quizzes.
• Form Data: Temporarily store form inputs to improve user experience.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Google Analytics (_ga, _gid): Collects anonymized data about page views, session duration, referral sources, and user behavior. This data helps us improve our platform and content.
• Internal Analytics: Page view counts, search queries, and popular content tracking stored in our own database.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services integrated into our platform:

• Google reCAPTCHA: Protects forms from spam and automated abuse. May set cookies to verify human interaction.
• Google Sign-In: If you use Google to sign in, Google may set authentication cookies.
• YouTube: Embedded video content may set cookies for playback functionality and analytics.
• LiteSpeed Cache: Performance optimization cookies for faster page loading.

3. Cookie Duration

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days to 2 years) or until manually deleted.

4. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete existing cookies.
• Block all cookies or specific third-party cookies.
• Set preferences for certain websites.
• Receive notifications when a cookie is set.

For instructions on managing cookies in your browser:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

5. Local Storage & Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use browser local storage and session storage for similar purposes, such as caching user preferences and improving performance. These technologies are subject to the same principles described in this policy.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting. We currently do not respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-wide standard for compliance. However, you can manage tracking through cookie settings as described above.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of our website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.