Cookie Policy

Last updated: March 28, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how CoachNest uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our Platform, and how you can control them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide analytical information to site owners.

Similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage may also be used in similar ways. In this policy, we refer to all of these collectively as "cookies."

2. How We Use Cookies

CoachNest uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Authentication — to keep you securely signed in during your session.
  • Security — to detect and prevent fraudulent activity and protect against attacks.
  • Preferences — to remember your settings such as theme, language, and video quality.
  • Analytics — to understand how users navigate the Platform so we can improve the experience.
  • Performance — to monitor and optimise Platform performance.

We do not use cookies for advertising or to build personal profiles for sale to third parties.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary

Essential for the Platform to function correctly. Cannot be disabled.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
session_tokenKeeps you logged in securely.Session
csrf_tokenPrevents cross-site request forgery attacks.Session
__stripe_midFraud detection for payment processing (Stripe).1 year
Analytics

Help us understand how visitors interact with the Platform so we can improve it.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
_gaDistinguishes unique users for analytics aggregation.2 years
_gidDistinguishes users on a shorter cycle.24 hours
cn_session_idTracks anonymous page-flow within a session.30 min
Preference

Remember your settings and choices to personalise your experience.

Cookie NamePurposeDuration
cn_themeSaves your UI theme preference (e.g., dark mode).1 year
cn_localeStores your preferred language setting.1 year
cn_video_qualityRemembers your preferred video playback quality.6 months

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on CoachNest are set by trusted third-party services that we use to operate the Platform:

  • Stripe — payment processing. Stripe may set cookies to detect fraud and ensure secure transactions. Stripe Privacy Policy ↗
  • Google Analytics — anonymous usage analytics to help us understand how people use CoachNest. Data is aggregated and not linked to identifiable individuals.
  • Cloudinary / Unsplash — image delivery CDNs that may set performance-related cookies.

We do not use third-party advertising networks or retargeting cookies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies will prevent you from using features that require authentication.

Account Settings

You can opt out of analytics cookies from your CoachNest account settings under Privacy Preferences.

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. There is currently no uniform standard for how to respond to DNT signals. At this time, CoachNest does not alter its data collection practices when a DNT signal is received, but we will continue to monitor developments in this area.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy as our use of cookies evolves or to comply with new regulations. When changes are made, we will update the "last updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will provide a more prominent notice.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: