1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
Similar technologies include:
- Web beacons (pixels): Small graphics that track website usage
- Local storage: Data stored locally on your device
- Session storage: Temporary data storage during your visit
- ETags: HTTP entity tags for caching purposes
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for various purposes:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like:
- Remembering your login status
- Maintaining your shopping cart contents
- Ensuring website security
- Enabling core website functionality
- Remembering your privacy preferences
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Traffic sources and user pathways
- Error messages and loading times
- Popular content and features
- Device and browser information
Functionality Cookies
These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences:
- Language and region settings
- Display preferences (font size, theme)
- Form data to avoid re-entering information
- Video player settings
- Chat and support preferences
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness:
- Tracking ad views and clicks
- Building user interest profiles
- Delivering targeted advertisements
- Measuring campaign performance
- Preventing ad fraud
3. Types of Cookies We Use
First-Party Cookies
These are cookies set directly by our website. We use them for:
- User authentication and session management
- Storing user preferences and settings
- Analytics and performance monitoring
- Content personalization
Third-Party Cookies
These are cookies set by external services we use, including:
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
- Google Ads: Advertising and remarketing
- Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising
- YouTube: Video content delivery
- Payment processors: Secure payment processing
- Customer support tools: Live chat and help desk
Session vs. Persistent Cookies
Session Cookies
These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session and ensure website functionality during your visit.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences across multiple visits.
4. Detailed Cookie List
Essential Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session across pages | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection against attacks | Session |
| user_auth | Remembers your login status | 30 days |
Analytics Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics user identification | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics session identification | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics request rate limiting | 1 minute |
| analytics_enabled | Tracks analytics consent status | 30 days |
Marketing Cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook Pixel tracking | 3 months |
| marketing_enabled | Tracks marketing consent status | 30 days |
| ad_user_data | Google Ads user data preferences | 2 years |
| ad_personalization | Google Ads personalization settings | 2 years |
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your preferences for different cookie types
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Manage Cookies" link in our website footer.
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies (not recommended)
- Set preferences for third-party cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Browser-Specific Instructions:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can usually manage cookies through your browser app settings or by adjusting your device's privacy settings.
6. Third-Party Cookie Policies
For more information about how third-party services use cookies, please refer to their privacy policies:
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
Essential Cookies
Disabling essential cookies will significantly impact your experience:
- You may not be able to log in or access course materials
- Shopping cart functionality may not work
- Security features may be compromised
- Some pages may not load correctly
Analytics Cookies
Disabling analytics cookies means:
- We can't improve our website based on usage data
- You won't contribute to our website statistics
- We can't provide personalized content recommendations
Marketing Cookies
Disabling marketing cookies results in:
- Less relevant advertisements
- More repetitive ad content
- Reduced ability to measure campaign effectiveness
- Less personalized promotional content
8. Data Retention and Deletion
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Short-term cookies: Typically expire within 24 hours to 30 days
- Long-term cookies: May be stored for up to 2 years
- Persistent cookies: Remain until manually deleted or expired
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings or by using our cookie management tool.
9. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through cookies. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
10. International Transfers
Some of our third-party service providers may process cookie data outside of Canada. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie usage
- New technologies or services
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Industry best practices
We will notify you of significant changes through our website or email. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Creative Copywriting Mastery
1455 Rue Peel
Montreal, QC H3A 1T5
Canada
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (514) 555-0123
13. Cookie Management Tools
In addition to our built-in cookie consent tool, you may also use:
- Browser extensions: Privacy-focused extensions that block tracking
- Ad blockers: Tools that prevent advertising cookies
- Privacy tools: Specialized software for managing online privacy
- Do Not Track: Browser setting that requests websites not track you
Please note that using these tools may affect your experience on our website and others.