Cookie Policy
Last updated: 12th March 2025
We use tracking technologies on smallextiny.com to improve your experience and understand how visitors interact with our Portuguese pronunciation courses. This policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and how you can control your preferences.
What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences and analyse how people use our platform. Some cookies are essential for the site to function properly, while others help us improve your learning experience.
We also use similar technologies like local storage and pixels. These work differently from traditional cookies but serve related purposes—tracking sessions, remembering settings, or measuring how content performs.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These keep the site running. Without them, you wouldn't be able to log in, navigate between pages, or access secure areas. They're active from the moment you arrive.
We can't turn these off because they're necessary for basic functionality. They don't track you across other websites.
Functional Cookies
These remember your choices—language settings, lesson progress, or playback speed preferences. They make your experience more convenient by keeping track of what works for you.
If you disable these, some personalisation features won't work properly. You might need to adjust settings each time you visit.
Analytical Cookies
We use these to see which lessons are popular, where people get stuck, and how long they spend practising pronunciation. This helps us improve course materials and fix problems.
The data is aggregated and anonymous. We're not tracking individual users—just looking at patterns to make better decisions about content.
Marketing Cookies
These help us show relevant information about courses you might find useful. They track which pages you've visited so we can tailor what we present to you.
You can opt out of these without affecting your ability to use the learning platform. You'll still see information about courses, just less targeted to your interests.
How We Use These Technologies
When you start a pronunciation lesson, functional cookies remember where you left off. If you're halfway through a nasal vowel exercise, you'll return to that point next time. That's practical, not intrusive.
Our analytical tools tell us that most learners struggle with the "ão" sound. So we created additional practice modules for it. That's the kind of improvement this data enables.
- Session management keeps you logged in while you navigate between lessons
- Progress tracking remembers which exercises you've completed
- Audio playback settings store your preferred speed and volume
- Site analytics show us which pronunciation guides get the most use
- Performance monitoring helps us identify slow-loading pages
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over which cookies you accept. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. However, turning off essential cookies will prevent you from accessing parts of the platform.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. Choose your preference level and manage exceptions.
Firefox
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Select standard, strict, or custom protection.
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Block all cookies or remove specific ones.
Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies. Configure blocking levels.
If you use multiple devices or browsers, you'll need to set preferences separately for each one. Cookie settings don't sync automatically across devices.
Data Retention and Storage
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain for periods ranging from 30 days to 24 months, depending on their purpose. We review and clear outdated data regularly to avoid keeping information longer than necessary.
Third-Party Cookies
Some tools we use—like analytics platforms or video hosting services—may place their own cookies. We choose partners carefully, but they operate under their own privacy policies.
If you're concerned about third-party tracking, browser extensions and privacy-focused browsers can help you block these automatically. Just be aware that some embedded content might not work properly if you do.
Updates to This Policy
We update this policy when we change how we use cookies or when regulations require it. Check the date at the top to see when we last made changes. We won't reduce your rights without giving you proper notice.
Questions About Our Cookie Use?
If something here doesn't make sense or you want more details about specific cookies, get in touch with us. We're happy to explain what we're tracking and why.
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