Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 25, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Parlons Français uses cookies on our website. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, understand how you interact with our platform, and provide personalized content for your French language learning journey. We are committed to transparency regarding our cookie practices and your data privacy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information about your browsing behavior and preferences. These files help us recognize you when you return to our site and allow us to remember your learning progress and preferences. Cookies are widely used across the internet and are essential for enhancing user experience. We use cookies responsibly and only collect information that helps us serve you better.
Each cookie has an expiration date, after which it is automatically deleted from your device. Some cookies persist for extended periods, while others are temporary and deleted when you close your browser. Understanding cookies helps you make informed decisions about your online privacy and security.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use several categories of cookies to optimize your experience on our French language learning platform:
- Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as user authentication, session management, and security measures that protect your account and data.
- Performance Cookies: We use these to understand how you navigate our site, which pages you visit most frequently, and where users encounter errors. This data helps us improve our platform’s functionality and user interface.
- Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your choices, such as language settings, learning level, and display preferences. They ensure your experience is personalized each time you visit.
- Marketing Cookies: We may use these to track the effectiveness of our promotional campaigns and understand which marketing efforts resonate with our audience interested in French language courses.
How We Use Cookies
Cookies serve multiple important purposes on our platform. We use them to authenticate your identity when you log in, ensuring only authorized users access their learning accounts and progress data. Performance cookies help us analyze site traffic patterns and identify technical issues that may affect your learning experience.
We also use cookies to personalize your journey through our French course content. If you indicate your proficiency level as a beginner, we remember this preference and tailor course recommendations accordingly. Additionally, we use cookies to track which lessons you have completed, allowing us to display your progress and suggest next steps in your language learning journey. This personalization makes your experience more efficient and enjoyable.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have complete control over cookie settings in your web browser. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent to your device. You can also delete cookies that have already been stored on your device. Keep in mind that disabling certain essential cookies may limit functionality and affect your ability to access specific features of our platform.
If you choose to block all cookies, some interactive features of our French language courses may not work optimally. We recommend allowing essential cookies while managing preference and marketing cookies according to your comfort level. You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings, and your choices will be respected on subsequent visits to our website.
Cookie Retention and Updates
We regularly review our cookie practices to ensure they remain current with privacy standards and user needs. Cookie retention periods vary depending on their purpose. Essential cookies typically remain active throughout your session, while preference cookies may be retained for longer periods to maintain your customized settings.
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, new technologies, or regulatory requirements. Such updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your information while you learn French with us.