Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how Thespian Arts Academy ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.thespianartsacademy.com (the "Website"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides further details on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies enable the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
How We Use Cookies
At Thespian Arts Academy, we use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:
- To improve your experience on our Website: Cookies allow us to personalize your experience by remembering your preferences and settings.
- To analyze Website traffic and usage: We use cookies to track how users interact with our Website, which helps us to improve its design and functionality. This includes understanding which pages are most popular, how long users stay on our site, and how they navigate between pages.
- To provide relevant advertising: We may use cookies to show you advertisements that are relevant to your interests, based on your browsing history on our Website.
- To enable essential Website functions: Some cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our Website, such as those that enable you to log in to your account or complete a transaction.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website and enable you to browse and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, like logging in or filling in forms, cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages they visit most often and if they receive error messages from web pages. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how our Website works.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.
- Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with our permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users. | Performance | 2 years |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users. | Performance | 24 hours |
| PHPSESSID | Used to maintain user session. | Strictly Necessary | Session |
| cookieConsent | Used to remember user's cookie consent preferences. | Functionality | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies on our Website. These cookies are placed by third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics, to help us analyze Website traffic and usage. We do not control these cookies and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third-party service providers to understand how they collect, use, and protect your personal information.
For example, we use Google Analytics to collect and analyze information about how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to track metrics like the number of visitors, the pages they visit, and the amount of time they spend on our site. This data helps us understand how users interact with our website and make informed decisions about improving its design and functionality. You can learn more about Google Analytics and their privacy practices by visiting their website.
How to Control Cookies
You can control the use of cookies on our Website by adjusting your browser settings. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, please note that disabling cookies may prevent you from taking full advantage of all the features of our Website. For example, you may not be able to log in to your account or complete a transaction.
Here are some resources to help you manage cookies in popular web browsers:
You can also use third-party browser add-ons or plugins to manage cookies. These tools can provide more granular control over which cookies are accepted or blocked.
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at [email protected] or by mail at:
Thespian Arts Academy123 Theatre Lane, Suite 456
New York, NY 10001
United States
This Cookies Policy was last updated on October 26, 2024. We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any updates.