Cookie Policy
How we use cookies on our website
Last updated: March 30, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work properly, improve performance, and provide a better user experience.
Scope of This Policy
This Cookie Policy applies to all Skill-Wanderer properties under the skill-wanderer.com domain, including all subdomains such as:
- skill-wanderer.com — Main website and landing pages
- dojo.skill-wanderer.com — Learning platform (The Dojo)
- wandersings.skill-wanderer.com — Blog and community writings (Wandersings)
- Any other subdomains we may introduce in the future
Each subdomain may use different backend services to power its features. This policy explains what cookies and browser storage each part of our platform uses.
Our Cookie Approach: Essential Cookies Only
Across all Skill-Wanderer properties, we keep things simple and privacy-respecting. We only use essential cookies — the minimum necessary to make our services function correctly. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, analytics cookies, or any other non-essential cookies on any part of our platform.
Cookies We Use
Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the services to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are set only in response to actions you take, such as logging in, acknowledging a notice, or storing a preference.
Main Website (skill-wanderer.com)
| Cookie / Storage Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cookie_banner_dismissed | Remembers that you have acknowledged our cookie notice, so we don't show it on every page visit. | 1 year (stored in localStorage) |
The Dojo (dojo.skill-wanderer.com) — Learning Platform
The Dojo uses Keycloak as its identity and access management service. Keycloak sets essential session cookies to keep you logged in and to secure your account. These cookies are strictly necessary — without them, authentication cannot function.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
KEYCLOAK_SESSION | Maintains your authenticated session on the Dojo learning platform. | Session / configurable |
KEYCLOAK_IDENTITY | Stores your identity token to keep you signed in across pages. | Session |
AUTH_SESSION_ID | Tracks the active authentication session during the login flow. | Session |
KC_RESTART | Allows Keycloak to resume an interrupted authentication flow. | Session |
Note: Keycloak cookie names may vary slightly depending on the realm configuration. Only cookies strictly required for authentication are set. Keycloak is self-hosted and we do not share authentication data with third parties.
Wandersings (wandersings.skill-wanderer.com) — Blog & Community
Wandersings allows readers to engage with content. If you use features such as commenting, we may use Firebase services to store and serve that content. Firebase SDK typically uses browser IndexedDB and localStorage for token persistence rather than traditional cookies.
| Storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Firebase IndexedDB / localStorage | If you sign in to comment, Firebase stores your authentication token locally so you remain signed in. This data stays on your device and is not a traditional cookie. | Until you sign out or clear browser storage |
Note: Anonymous browsing of Wandersings does not require any cookies or local storage. Storage is only used if you actively engage with interactive features such as commenting.
What We Do Not Use — On Any Subdomain
- Analytics Cookies: We do not use Google Analytics, Hotjar, or any other analytics service that tracks your behaviour across our properties.
- Advertising Cookies: We do not run ads and do not use any advertising or retargeting cookies on any subdomain.
- Social Media Tracking Cookies: We do not embed social media widgets that track you across the web.
- Personalisation Cookies: We do not build profiles about you or personalise content based on tracked behaviour.
- Cross-Subdomain Tracking: We do not use cookies to track your activity across our different subdomains (e.g., from dojo to wandersings).
Embedded Video Content
Some pages on our platform may include embedded videos from YouTube. To protect your privacy, we use the YouTube Privacy-Enhanced Mode (youtube-nocookie.com) for all video embeds.
In Privacy-Enhanced Mode, YouTube will not set cookies on your device to track your browsing activity unless you choose to play the video. This is a deliberate choice we have made to minimise any third-party cookie impact on our visitors.
If you do play an embedded video, YouTube may set its own cookies subject to Google's Privacy Policy. We have no control over those cookies once the video is played.
Third-Party Services by Subdomain
Different parts of our platform rely on different backend services, each chosen for their strong privacy commitments:
- Main site (skill-wanderer.com): Built with Nuxt.js. Firebase is used for contact form submissions. These use browser storage essential to form delivery.
- The Dojo (dojo.skill-wanderer.com): Uses Keycloak (self-hosted) for identity and access management. No authentication data is shared with third-party advertising or analytics services.
- Wandersings (wandersings.skill-wanderer.com): May use Firebase for storing comments and community content. Firebase may also be used for authentication if you choose to engage with interactive features. Anonymous reading does not involve any third-party services.
We may update the services used on specific subdomains as our platform evolves. Any material changes will be reflected in this policy with an updated date.
Your Control Over Cookies
Because we only use essential cookies, there is nothing to opt out of on our end. However, you always have control through your browser settings:
- You can view, manage, and delete cookies through your browser's settings or developer tools.
- You can clear your localStorage at any time, which will reset the cookie banner preference.
- Blocking essential cookies may affect how our website functions.
For guidance on managing cookies in popular browsers:
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Given our minimal cookie usage, significant changes are unlikely, but we encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please reach out:
Contact Form: Use our contact form
Email: [email protected]