Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how Thespian Arts Academy ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, thespianartsacademy.com (the "Website"). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
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 website.
Why do we use Cookies?
We use cookies for a variety of reasons, 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 the Website, such as which pages they visit most often and if they receive error messages. This helps us to improve the way our Website works.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- 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 campaign.
- Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect information about visitor behavior on our Website. This data helps us understand how users interact with our site, allowing us to make informed decisions about improvements and content strategy. This data is anonymized and aggregated.
Types of Cookies We Use
The following table details the types of cookies we use on our Website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session. | Essential | Session |
| _ga | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | Analytics (Google Analytics) | 2 years |
| _gid | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | Analytics (Google Analytics) | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | Analytics (Google Analytics) | 1 minute |
| cookieConsent | Remembers user's cookie consent preferences. | Functionality | 1 year |
| advertisingCookie | Used for displaying relevant ads to users based on their interests. | Advertising | 30 days |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Website, deliver advertisements on and through the Website, and so on. These cookies are set by a domain other than that of the Website you are visiting. We use Google Analytics as a third-party analytics provider.
How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by using the mechanisms provided in the privacy settings of your web browser. Additionally, you can modify your browser settings to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our Website, though your access to some functionality and areas of our Website may be restricted.
You can usually find these settings in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser. Here are some helpful links for the most popular browsers:
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Updates to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookies Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. The date at the top of this Cookies Policy indicates when it was last updated.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Thespian Arts Academy
1500 Broadway, Suite 2000
New York, NY 10036
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (212) 555-ARTS
"Understanding our cookies policy is crucial for all aspiring thespians. At Thespian Arts Academy, we value your privacy and aim to provide a transparent and secure online experience." - Amelia Stone, Data Protection Officer