Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 7, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Checkride LLC ("we," "our," or "us"), which operates the Checkride digital flight training platform, may use cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our platform. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
By continuing to use our website and platform, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preference center.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
2.1 Types of Cookies We May Use
Session Cookies
Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These may be essential for the platform to function properly.
Persistent Cookies
Cookies that may remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. These may help us remember your preferences and improve your experience.
First-Party Cookies
Cookies that may be set by Checkride LLC directly when you visit our platform.
Third-Party Cookies
Cookies that may be set by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers or support tools.
3. Categories of Cookies We May Use
ESSENTIALStrictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies may be essential for the platform to function properly and typically cannot be disabled. They may enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and basic navigation.
Examples may include:
- Authentication cookies to keep you logged in
- Security cookies to prevent fraud and protect your account
- Session management cookies for platform functionality
- Load balancing cookies to ensure optimal performance
- Cookie consent preferences
FUNCTIONALFunctional Cookies
These cookies may enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings. They may improve your user experience but are not essential for basic platform operation.
Examples may include:
- Language and region preferences
- Theme and display settings (such as dark/light mode)
- Dashboard layout and view preferences
- AI assistant interaction preferences and settings
- Logbook view and filter preferences
- Training progress display preferences
ANALYTICSPerformance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies may help us understand how users interact with our platform, potentially allowing us to improve performance and user experience. The information collected is typically aggregated and anonymized.
Examples may include:
- PostHog for product analytics and feature usage tracking
- Error tracking and performance monitoring
- Page load times and technical performance metrics
- User journey and feature interaction tracking
- A/B testing and feature optimization
MARKETINGTargeting and Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver relevant content and advertisements, track marketing campaign effectiveness, and provide personalized experiences. They require your explicit consent.
Examples could include:
- Social media integration cookies (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter)
- Advertising platform cookies (Google Ads, Facebook Ads)
- Email marketing campaign tracking
- Conversion tracking and attribution
- Personalized content recommendations
- Remarketing and retargeting campaigns
4. Third-Party Services and Cookies
We may use various third-party services to enhance our platform functionality and user experience. These services may set their own cookies when you interact with them.
4.1 Analytics and Performance
4.2 Email Services
4.3 Payment Processing
5. How We May Use Cookies
5.1 Platform Functionality
- Maintaining your login session and authentication status
- Remembering your preferences and settings across sessions
- Enabling secure communication between your browser and our servers
- Supporting personalized AI assistant interactions (where available)
- Optimizing logbook and training progress displays based on your preferences (where implemented)
5.2 Performance and Analytics
- Analyzing how users navigate and interact with our platform (where analytics are implemented)
- Identifying popular features and areas for improvement
- Monitoring system performance and identifying technical issues
- Conducting A/B tests to optimize user experience (where configured)
- Generating anonymized usage reports and insights (where implemented)
5.3 Marketing and Communication
- Measuring the effectiveness of marketing campaigns (where tracking is implemented)
- Providing relevant content and feature recommendations (where personalization is enabled)
- Supporting social media integration and sharing features (where integrated)
- Tracking conversion rates and user acquisition metrics (where configured)
- Personalizing email communications and notifications (where implemented)
6. Your Cookie Choices and Controls
6.1 Cookie Consent Management
You may be able to manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner that may appear when you first visit our site, or by accessing the cookie settings in your account preferences (where available).
6.2 Browser Controls
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
6.3 Opt-Out Tools
- PostHog: Configure analytics preferences in your account settings (where available)
- Do Not Track: Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
- Ad Blockers: Use browser extensions that block tracking cookies
Important: Disabling certain cookies may affect platform functionality. Essential cookies typically cannot be disabled as they may be necessary for the platform to work properly.
7. Mobile Applications
Our mobile applications may use device identifiers and similar technologies for functionality and analytics purposes (where implemented). You can control these through your device settings:
iOS Devices
Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track
Android Devices
Settings → Privacy → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
8. Data Retention
- Session Cookies: Typically deleted when you close your browser
- Functional Cookies: May be stored for 1-2 years
- Analytics Cookies: May be stored for 13-26 months
- Marketing Cookies: May be stored for 30 days to 2 years
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings or by clearing your browser data.
9. Important Disclaimers
No Guarantees of Functionality
This policy describes various cookies and tracking technologies that may be used on our platform. However, the presence of any particular cookie or tracking technology depends on multiple factors including your browser settings, device capabilities, and our current platform configuration.
We do not guarantee that all described features, analytics, or tracking capabilities are currently active or will function as described. Features may be:
- In development or testing phases
- Disabled for technical or privacy reasons
- Subject to your consent and browser settings
- Dependent on third-party service availability
- Modified or discontinued without notice
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: privacy@trycheckride.com
Support: support@trycheckride.com