Cookie Policy
Learn how we use cookies to enhance your experience on PandaDev.
calendar_month Last updated: 2026We Use Cookies
We only use the cookies PandaDev needs to work (sign-in, security and your language) and, on payment pages, Stripe’s fraud-prevention cookies. No advertising or analytics cookies.
help What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help us provide and improve our services.
They allow us to remember your preferences, understand how you interact with the site, and deliver a personalized experience.
settings How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Required for basic site functionality and security
- Preferences Remember your language and settings choices
- Security Protect against fraud and unauthorized access
- Third-Party Used by external services like Stripe
layers Types of Cookies We Use
- Session Cookies Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies Remain on your device until they expire or are deleted
- First-Party Cookies Set directly by PandaDev for essential functionality
- Third-Party Set by external services we integrate with
- Secure Cookies Transmitted only over encrypted connections
- HttpOnly Cookies Inaccessible to client-side JavaScript for security
table Cookie Table
Below is a list of cookies we use and their purposes:
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session | Essential | Maintain user session | Session (browser close) |
| pandadev_lang | Preferences | Remember language preference | 1 year |
| __stripe_mid | Third-Party | Stripe fraud prevention, set when a payment page loads | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Third-Party | Stripe fraud prevention for the current visit | 30 minutes |
Saved on your device, not in cookies: your theme, learning progress, saved snippets, solved challenges, playground code and terminal progress are kept in your browser’s local storage, and a question you pass from the assistant to a support form is kept in session storage for 30 minutes. They are never sent to us unless you submit a form; clear them in your browser settings.
tune Managing Your Cookies
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View the cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Set preferences for cookie acceptance
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect site functionality.
mail Cookie Questions
If you have any questions about our cookie policy, please contact us:
mail support@pandadevhub.com