LaunchPoint Cookie Policy

Effective Date: September 1, 2025

This website launchpoint.codeplatoon.org uses cookies and similar technologies in order to distinguish you from other users. By using cookies, we can provide you with a better, more consistent experience and improve LaunchPoint LMS by better understanding how visitors use it.

Your acceptance of this Cookie Policy is deemed to occur when you press the “Accept” button on our cookie banner or when you select your cookie preferences in our cookie manager and press “Continue.” If you do not agree to this Cookie Policy, please stop using our site immediately.

1. Definitions

  • Cookie: a small file placed on your device by LaunchPoint when you visit certain parts of the site and/or when you use certain features.
  • We/Us/Our: Code Platoon, NFP, the nonprofit operator of LaunchPoint LMS.
  • You/User: any visitor accessing LaunchPoint LMS.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Enable essential site functions such as logging in, accessing courses, and remembering your session.
  • Collect anonymous data about site traffic and usage to help us improve our platform.
  • Store your preferences, such as language or cookie settings.
  • Support embedded content (for example, video hosting or integrated learning tools).
  • If applicable, help us tailor marketing and outreach to better serve our military-connected learner community.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for operation of LaunchPoint (e.g., log-in, secure access). These cannot be switched off.
  • Performance & Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the site so we can improve navigation and course access.
  • Functionality Cookies: Remember your choices (like login details or preferred display settings).
  • Targeting/Advertising Cookies (if used): Track browsing habits to allow us to deliver content or ads relevant to you. We use these sparingly, primarily to improve awareness of our programs.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third parties (e.g., video hosting platforms, analytics providers such as Google Analytics). These third parties may collect information about your online activities across different websites.

5. Managing Cookies

You can choose to enable or disable non-essential cookies through our cookie banner or settings manager. You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
  • Deleting existing cookies
  • Blocking future cookies
  • Receiving alerts when a cookie is being placed

Please note: disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to access some features of LaunchPoint.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, technology, or our practices. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about how we use cookies, please contact:

Code Platoon, NFP
Email: info@codeplatoon.org
Address: 125 S. Clark St, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60603