Cookie Notice

Cookie Notice

Last Updated: January 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the platform.

How Pathways Uses Cookies

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for Pathways to function. They enable:

• Authentication: Keep you logged in
• Security: Protect against fraud and attacks
• Preferences: Remember your settings (dark mode, language)
• Session management: Track your progress through scenarios

You cannot disable essential cookies without losing core functionality.

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how users navigate Pathways. They track:

• Which pages are visited most
• How long users spend on scenarios
• Which features are most popular
• Where users encounter errors

We use: Google Analytics or similar privacy-focused service

Analytics data is anonymized and never sold to third parties.

Performance Cookies (Optional)

These cookies improve platform speed and reliability by:

• Caching frequently accessed content
• Optimizing load times
• Reducing server strain

Third-Party Cookies

Pathways may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics or similar privacy-focused service: Analytics
• Content delivery network: Content delivery

These services have their own privacy policies. We only work with providers who respect user privacy.

Your Cookie Choices

Accept or Reject Cookies

When you first visit Pathways, you can choose to:

• Accept All: Enable all cookies for the best experience
• Essential Only: Use only necessary cookies (analytics disabled)
• Customize: Choose which types of cookies to accept

Change Your Preferences Anytime

You can update your cookie settings:

• Go to Profile → Settings → Privacy → Cookie Preferences
• Or click the cookie icon in the footer

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies

Note: Disabling all cookies may affect platform functionality.

How Long Cookies Last

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Last up to 12 months
• Authentication cookies: Last 30 days or until you log out

Data Protection

Cookie data is:

• Stored securely
• Never sold to advertisers
• Used only to improve Pathways
• Deleted when you delete your account

Updates to This Notice

We may update this Cookie Notice. Changes will be reflected in the "Last Updated" date. Continued use of Pathways means you accept the updated notice.

Questions?

For questions about cookies or privacy:

Email: privacy@ssdp-intl.org

See our full Privacy Policy for more information.