Cookies Policy
Last updated: May 13, 2025
Introduction
System Design Mentor ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies, how they help us provide you with a better experience, and what choices you have regarding their use.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access. You may disable these by changing your browser settings, but this may affect how the website functions.
- Analytics cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and your experience.
- Functionality cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Targeting cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites.
Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _dm_session | Maintains your session state across page requests | Session | Essential |
| _dm_auth | Keeps you logged in | 30 days | Essential |
| _dm_preferences | Stores your preferences and settings | 1 year | Functionality |
| _dm_analytics | Collects anonymous information about how you use our website | 2 years | Analytics |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies may include:
- Google Analytics: Used to analyze how you use our website
- Google AdSense: Used to personalize ads that you may see on our site and across the web
- Facebook Pixel: Used to track conversions from Facebook ads
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, since it will no longer be personalized to you.
To manage cookies in different browsers, please consult the documentation for your specific browser:
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update our Cookies Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookies Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this Cookies Policy.
You are advised to review this Cookies Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookies Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@systemdesignmentor.com
Address: 123 Design Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA