This Cookie Policy explains how AstralSocks Design Academy uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

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 preferences and settings, making your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to improve your experience on our website:

• To remember your preferences and settings
• To analyze how our website is used and improve its performance
• To provide personalized content and recommendations
• To ensure website security and prevent fraud
• To enable social media features and content sharing
• To track course progress and learning analytics

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your login status. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users get error messages. This helps us improve how our website works and provides a better user experience.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make to improve your experience, such as your preferred language, region, or course interests. They may also be used to provide enhanced features and personalization.

Marketing and Advertising 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.

Third-Party Cookies

We may also use third-party cookies from trusted partners to enhance our services. These may include:

• Google Analytics for website analytics and performance monitoring
• Social media platforms for content sharing and social login
• Payment processors for secure transaction handling
• Email marketing services for communication and newsletters
• Learning management systems for course delivery

Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, and delete existing cookies through their settings menu.
• Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our website, you can choose which types of cookies to accept.
• Opt-out Tools: You can use online tools to opt out of specific advertising cookies.
• Contact Us: You can contact us directly to discuss your cookie preferences.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. This may include:

• Inability to save your preferences and settings
• Loss of personalized content and recommendations
• Difficulty accessing certain areas of the website
• Reduced functionality of interactive features
• Inability to track course progress effectively

Updates to This Cookie 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 material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.

Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

• Access information about the cookies we use
• Withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies
• Request deletion of cookies and related data
• Object to the processing of your data through cookies
• Receive information about cookie usage in a portable format

Contact Information

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

Last Updated: December 2024