This policy explains how HackersPrey uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website and platform — what they do, why we use them, and how you stay in control.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They let a site remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, and session state) over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them each time you return or move between pages.
Alongside cookies, we may use similar technologies such as local storage, pixels, and tags. In this policy, the word “cookies” covers all of these unless stated otherwise.
HackersPrey uses cookies to keep the platform secure and working, to remember your choices, and to understand how our labs, challenges, and courses are used so we can improve them. Specifically, we use cookies to:
The cookies on our site fall into the categories below. Strictly necessary cookies are always active because the site cannot function without them; the rest are optional and set only with your consent.
| Category | Purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Enable core functions like signing in, session security, VPN/lab access, and load balancing. The site won't work properly without them. | Always on |
| Functional | Remember choices such as language, theme, and previously entered details to give you a smoother experience. | Optional |
| Analytics | Help us understand how visitors use the site — pages visited, time on challenges, drop-off points — in aggregated form. | Optional |
| Marketing | Used to measure campaigns and, where applicable, show relevant content about our courses on other platforms. | Optional |
Cookie lifespans vary. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain for a set period or until you delete them.
Some cookies are set by trusted third parties whose services we use, rather than by HackersPrey directly. These may include analytics providers, embedded media (such as YouTube videos), and our social channels. These providers set their own cookies under their own privacy policies, and we recommend reviewing those policies for details on how they handle your data.
You are always in control. You can accept or reject optional cookies through our consent banner at any time, and you can change your choice later by reopening preferences.
Most browsers also let you view, block, and delete cookies through their settings. Helpful guides for popular browsers:
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the site — such as signing in or accessing labs — from working correctly.
When you first visit hackersprey.com, our banner asks whether you accept optional cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are set regardless, as they are essential to the service. By choosing “Accept all,” you consent to all categories; by choosing “Reject optional,” only strictly necessary cookies are used. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time using the preferences option.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or how we operate. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we handle your data, reach out to us: