Cookies Policy
Welcome to the Cookies Policy of The Emerald Coast Academy of Dramatic Arts. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to collect and use information about your browsing activity on our website, emeraldcoastactingacademy.com. 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 placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember information about your preferences or past actions.
How We Use Cookies
The Emerald Coast Academy of Dramatic Arts uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. They enable you to navigate the site, use essential features, and access secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services may not be available.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit and any errors you encounter. This data helps us improve the performance and design of our site. We use tools like Google Analytics to collect and analyze this information.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced features. For example, we may use cookies to remember your language preferences or to personalize content based on your past interactions with the site.
- Advertising Cookies: We may use advertising cookies to deliver personalized advertisements to you based on your browsing activity. These cookies may also be used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. Currently, we do not use advertising cookies directly, but third-party services we use may employ them.
Types of Cookies We Use
The following table provides detailed information about the types of cookies we use, their purpose, and their expiration period.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Expiration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session across pages. Essential for website functionality. | End of browser session | Session Cookie |
| _ga | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. Used by Google Analytics. | 2 years | Persistent Cookie |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 24 hours | Persistent Cookie |
| cookie_consent | Remembers user's cookie consent preferences. | 1 year | Persistent Cookie |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies provided by our service providers. These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third parties. We use Google Analytics for website analytics, which uses cookies to track user behavior. For more information about Google's privacy practices, please visit the Google Privacy Policy.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to control and manage cookies. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies, or to notify you when a cookie is being set. Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and may prevent you from accessing certain features.
To manage cookies, follow these steps:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We provide a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. You can use this tool to accept or reject different categories of cookies.
- Browser Extensions: There are also browser extensions available that can help you manage cookies. These extensions allow you to block or delete cookies, as well as to view information about the cookies being set by websites.
Opting Out of Google Analytics
If you do not want Google Analytics to collect and use information about your browsing activity, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on prevents Google Analytics from collecting data about your visits to our website.
Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. We will post any changes on our website, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
The Emerald Coast Academy of Dramatic Arts
123 Main Street
Destin, FL 32541
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (850) 555-ACT1
This Cookies Policy was last updated by Alistair McGregor, Data Protection Officer, on October 26, 2024.
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Cookies Policy.