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Cookie Policy

Last updated: August 5, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

This Cookie Policy explains how Radiant Moon Academy ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website radiantmoon-academy.com ("our website"). By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons:

  • Essential Functionality: Some cookies are essential for our website to function properly
  • Performance and Analytics: We use cookies to understand how visitors use our website
  • User Experience: Cookies help us remember your preferences and improve your experience
  • Marketing and Advertising: We use cookies to show you relevant content and advertisements
  • Security: Cookies help us protect your account and detect fraudulent activity

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for our website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains your session during website visit Session
cookie_consent Remembers your cookie preferences 1 year
csrf_token Security protection against cross-site request forgery Session
user_preferences Stores your website preferences and settings 30 days

3.2 Analytics Cookies

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

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - used to persist session state 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 24 hours
analytics_session Tracks page views and user interactions 30 minutes

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and display advertisements that are relevant and engaging. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
marketing_id Identifies users for targeted advertising 1 year
ad_preferences Stores advertising preferences and targeting data 90 days
social_share Enables social media sharing functionality Session
retargeting_pixel Enables retargeting advertising campaigns 30 days

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may also use cookies from third-party services to enhance functionality and provide additional features:

4.1 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, including:

  • Pages you visit and time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our website
  • Your general geographic location
  • Your device and browser information

Learn more about Google Analytics cookies: Google Analytics Cookie Usage

4.2 Social Media Platforms

We use social media plugins and widgets from platforms like Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn. These services may set their own cookies when you interact with their content on our website.

4.3 Email Marketing Services

We use email marketing platforms to send newsletters and promotional content. These services may use cookies to track email open rates and click-through rates.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:

5.1 Session Cookies

  • Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Used for essential website functionality during your visit
  • Help maintain your session and security

5.2 Persistent Cookies

  • Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted
  • Remember your preferences between visits
  • Help provide personalized experiences
  • Duration varies from 24 hours to 2 years depending on purpose

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner with options to:

  • Accept All: Allow all cookies for the best website experience
  • Necessary Only: Only allow essential cookies required for basic functionality
  • Customize: Choose which types of cookies to allow

6.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)
  • 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 > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

6.3 Mobile Devices

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your browser app settings or device privacy settings.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your website experience:

7.1 Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may result in:

  • Inability to log into your account
  • Loss of form data when navigating between pages
  • Reduced website security
  • Inability to complete course enrollment

7.2 Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies will:

  • Prevent us from understanding how you use our website
  • Limit our ability to improve website performance
  • Not affect your website browsing experience

7.3 Marketing Cookies

Disabling marketing cookies will:

  • Result in less relevant advertising
  • Prevent personalized content recommendations
  • Limit social media sharing functionality
  • Not affect core website functionality

8. Updates to Cookie Usage

We may update our cookie usage from time to time to:

  • Improve website functionality and user experience
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Integrate new third-party services
  • Enhance security and privacy protection

When we make significant changes to our cookie usage, we will:

  • Update this Cookie Policy
  • Notify you through our website or email
  • Request new consent where required by law
  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

9. Legal Basis for Cookie Usage

Our legal basis for using cookies depends on the type of cookie:

9.1 Essential Cookies

Used based on legitimate interest to provide website functionality and security.

9.2 Analytics Cookies

Used based on legitimate interest to improve our website and services, or with your consent where required.

9.3 Marketing Cookies

Used only with your explicit consent, which you can withdraw at any time.

10. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer your data internationally. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws through:

  • Adequacy decisions by regulatory authorities
  • Standard contractual clauses
  • Certification schemes and codes of conduct
  • Other appropriate safeguards

11. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect information from children through cookies. If you believe a child has used our website, please contact us immediately.

12. Contact Information

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

Radiant Moon Academy

Address: 44 Furby St, Winnipeg, MB R3C 2A1, Canada

Phone: +12047746580

Email: [email protected]

Privacy Officer: [email protected]

13. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

  • All About Cookies
  • Your Online Choices
  • Privacy Commissioner of Canada
  • ICO Cookies Guidance

This Cookie Policy is effective as of August 5, 2024, and applies to all users of the Radiant Moon Academy website.

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