Last updated: April 2026
This policy explains what cookies are, which ones we use, and how you can control them. We have made this as clear as possible because the subject is often needlessly obscure.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how visitors use their sites. Cookies cannot execute code or carry viruses — they are simply data files.
Strictly necessary cookies: These are required for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take — such as logging in to a course, setting privacy preferences, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, the services you have requested cannot be provided.
Performance and analytics cookies: These allow us to count visits and understand how visitors move through the site — which pages are most visited, where people arrive from, and where they tend to leave. This information is used in aggregate form to improve the site. We use privacy-respecting analytics tools that do not build personal profiles.
Functionality cookies: These enable enhanced features and personalisation — such as remembering which course content you have already accessed or your preferred language. They may be set by us or by third-party services whose features appear on our pages.
Third-party cookies: Some pages embed content from or link to third-party services — such as Stripe for payment processing, or video hosting services. These providers may set their own cookies, governed by their own privacy policies.
You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of the site may become inaccessible or not function as intended. Most browsers allow you to manage cookie preferences through their settings — look for options under "Privacy," "Security," or "Content Settings."
To opt out of analytics tracking more broadly, tools such as the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on are available.
We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies changes or as regulations evolve. The "Last updated" date will reflect any changes.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, write to Maitreya@MaitreyaBuddha.com.