Thespian Arts Academy Cookies Policy
Welcome to the Thespian Arts Academy's Cookies Policy. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at https://www.thespianartsacademy.com. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Why do we use cookies?
We use cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our online properties. These cookies are used for:
- Essential Website Operation: To enable core functionality, such as navigation, access to secure areas, and form submission.
- Performance and Analytics: To analyze website traffic, identify areas for improvement, and understand how visitors interact with our content. This helps us optimize the user experience.
- Personalization: To remember your preferences (e.g., language, region) and customize the content you see based on your previous interactions with our site.
- Marketing: To track your browsing patterns and tailor advertisements to your interests, both on our website and on other websites you may visit. We strive to show you ads that are relevant and engaging.
Types of Cookies We Use
The cookies we use generally fall into the following categories:
- First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by Thespian Arts Academy directly when you visit our website.
- Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by a domain other than that of the website you are visiting. We work with third-party service providers (such as Google Analytics) who set cookies to collect and process data about your usage of our site.
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. They are used to track your activity during a single browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period (or until you delete them) and are used to remember your preferences across multiple browsing sessions.
Here's a table detailing the specific cookies we use and their purposes:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Thespian Arts Academy | Maintains user session across pages. | First-Party, Essential | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users. | Third-Party, Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users. | Third-Party, Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | Third-Party, Analytics | 1 minute |
| cookieconsent_status | Thespian Arts Academy | Remembers user's cookie consent preferences. | First-Party, Essential | 1 year |
| MarketingCookie | Thespian Arts Academy (via Third-Party Ad Networks) | Tracks browsing habits to tailor advertising. | Third-Party, Marketing | 30 days |
How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:
- Browser Settings: You can set or amend your web browser controls 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. The means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser-to-browser, so you should visit your browser's help menu for more information.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We provide a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. You can access this tool at any time to change your settings.
- Specific Third-Party Opt-Outs: For specific third-party cookies (such as Google Analytics), you can visit their websites to opt-out directly. For example, you can opt-out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please be aware that disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website and other websites you visit.
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 re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:
Data Protection Officer:
Alistair McGregor
Thespian Arts Academy
22 Floral Street, Covent Garden
London, WC2E 9DP
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 70 9243 5273