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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, to make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

This Cookie Policy explains how Spergrisch Public Speaking Academy ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website spergrisch.com.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains user session Session
cookieConsent Stores cookie preferences 1 year
csrf_token Security protection Session

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's performance and user experience.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - session data 2 years
analytics_session Internal analytics tracking 30 minutes

2.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
marketing_id Tracks marketing campaigns 90 days
ad_preferences Stores advertising preferences 1 year
conversion_tracking Measures conversion rates 30 days

2.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
language_preference Remembers language choice 1 year
theme_mode Stores display preferences 6 months
form_data Saves form progress Session

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

3.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how you use our website, which helps us improve our services.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage

3.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website includes social media buttons and widgets from platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. These platforms may set cookies when you interact with their content.

3.3 Email Marketing

We use email marketing services that may set cookies to track email campaign performance and user engagement.

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Website Functions: Enable core functionality like navigation, form submissions, and security
  • User Experience: Remember your preferences and settings for future visits
  • Analytics: Understand how our website is used to improve performance and content
  • Marketing: Deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness
  • Security: Protect against fraud and maintain website security

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner where you can choose to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Accept only necessary cookies
  • Customize your cookie settings

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

5.3 Cookie Management Tools

You can also use online tools to manage cookies across multiple websites:

  • Your Online Choices
  • Network Advertising Initiative
  • Digital Advertising Alliance

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain types of cookies may impact your experience on our website:

6.1 Necessary Cookies

Disabling these cookies will prevent the website from functioning properly. You may experience issues with:

  • Form submissions
  • Account login
  • Shopping cart functionality
  • Security features

6.2 Analytics Cookies

Disabling these cookies will not affect website functionality but will prevent us from:

  • Understanding how you use our website
  • Improving our services based on user behavior
  • Measuring website performance

6.3 Marketing Cookies

Disabling these cookies will not affect website functionality but may result in:

  • Less relevant advertisements
  • Repeated ads
  • Inability to measure campaign effectiveness

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

  • Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Displaying a notice on our website
  • Sending email notifications for major changes

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Spergrisch Public Speaking Academy
Privacy Officer
1200 Bay Street, Suite 1101
Toronto, ON M5R 2A5
Canada

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (416) 555-0123

9. Related Policies

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our:

  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
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