Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Veridian Arts Academy ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, veridianartsacademy.com (the "Website"). This policy provides information about what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding their use.
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, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your computer after you close your browser and are used to remember your preferences for future visits. Session cookies, on the other hand, expire when you close your browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages. This information is used to improve the performance and design of our Website.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect information about visitor behavior on our Website. This helps us understand how users interact with our site and allows us to improve the user experience. Google Analytics uses cookies to track visitor sessions, collect data about the sources of traffic, and measure user engagement.
Types of Cookies We Use
The following table describes the types of cookies we use and their purposes:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session information | Essential | Session |
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | Performance | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users | Performance | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate | Performance | 1 minute |
| cookieConsent | Remembers if the user has accepted cookie consent | Functionality | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies. These cookies are placed by third-party service providers, such as Google, to provide services to us. We do not control these cookies, and their use is subject to the third parties' own privacy policies.
We utilize YouTube to embed video content on our website, enhancing the learning experience for our students and providing engaging visual resources for prospective students. YouTube may set cookies on your device when you view embedded videos on our site. These cookies are used for a variety of purposes, including analyzing user behavior, personalizing advertisements, and improving their services. Please note that we do not have direct control over the cookies that YouTube sets. For more information about YouTube's cookie usage, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.
Your Rights Regarding Cookies
You have the right to control the use of cookies on our Website. You can do this by:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or clear cookies when you close your browser.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We provide a cookie consent tool on our Website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. You can use this tool to accept or reject different types of cookies.
How to Manage Cookies
You can manage cookies in several ways, depending on your browser. Here are some general instructions:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data > Choose what to clear > Cookies and other site data.
Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Website may not function properly.
Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Veridian Arts Academy
123 Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98101
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (206) 555-1234
This Cookies Policy is effective as of October 26, 2023. This policy is reviewed annually by our Data Protection Officer, Eleanor Vance, to ensure compliance with current regulations and best practices. Any updates or revisions are communicated internally and implemented promptly to maintain the integrity and transparency of our data handling procedures.