What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They play a crucial role in enhancing your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, login details, and other personalized information. Cookies can be classified into two main categories: session cookies and persistent cookies. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device once you close your browser, whereas persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
At Card Craft Academy, we use cookies to improve the functionality and performance of our website. This includes remembering your language preferences, tracking the pages you visit, and ensuring that our site loads efficiently. By utilizing cookies, we can also analyze user behavior on our site, which helps us make informed decisions on how to enhance our services and content offerings.
In addition to improving user experience, cookies also enable us to personalize the content you see based on your previous interactions with our site. For instance, if you frequently visit our educational programs, our cookies can help us present similar content that aligns with your interests. This personalization is designed to make your experience more relevant and engaging.
Moreover, it is important to note that the cookies we use do not collect sensitive personal data such as your name, address, or payment information. All data collected via cookies is anonymized and aggregated, ensuring that your privacy is respected while still allowing us to improve our website and services.
Types of Cookies We Use
Card Craft Academy employs various types of cookies to fulfill specific functions on our website. These include essential cookies, performance cookies, and functionality cookies. Essential cookies are necessary for the website's basic functions and cannot be turned off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions you take on our site, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling out forms.
Performance cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information about the pages visited, the time spent on those pages, and any error messages encountered. This data is crucial for us to analyze and optimize our website's performance. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous, meaning it cannot be traced back to individual users.
Functionality cookies enable the website to provide enhanced features and personalization. For instance, they may remember your preferences, such as your choice of language or region. By using these cookies, we can tailor your experience to better suit your needs and interests. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.
Additionally, we may employ third-party cookies on our website, particularly for analytics and advertising purposes. These cookies are set by domains other than our own and are used to track user behavior across different websites. This data allows us to understand the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to improve our marketing strategies.
Third-Party Cookies and Affiliate Tracking
Third-party cookies are set by external services that appear on our website, such as affiliate links or advertising partners. These cookies allow third parties to track user behavior and gather data on how users interact with their ads. At Card Craft Academy, we use third-party cookies primarily for affiliate marketing purposes. This means that if you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission for that sale.
It is important to clarify that third-party cookies used for affiliate tracking do not store sensitive personal information. Instead, they track general interactions, such as whether you clicked on an affiliate link and completed a purchase. This data is anonymous and does not reveal your identity, ensuring your privacy is maintained while still allowing us to benefit from affiliate partnerships.
We are committed to transparency regarding the use of third-party cookies and affiliate tracking. We encourage our users to review the privacy policies of these third-party services to understand how they handle data. The information collected through these cookies is strictly for tracking purposes and is not combined with any personal data that we may collect from our own cookies.
If you have any concerns about third-party cookies or affiliate tracking, we recommend adjusting your browser settings to manage cookie preferences. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies based on your preferences. This way, you can maintain control over your online privacy while still enjoying the benefits of our website.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the ability to manage your cookie preferences at any time through your web browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can choose to refuse cookies, accept cookies, or receive notifications when a cookie is being sent. Each browser has its own method for managing cookie settings, so please refer to your browser’s help section for specific instructions.
If you decide to disable cookies, please be aware that some features of our website may not function properly. While you can still access our content, certain personalized features may be impacted, and your experience may not be as seamless. Nevertheless, you will still be able to view the majority of our educational offerings without cookies.
Additionally, you can opt-out of third-party cookies used for advertising purposes by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative or the Digital Advertising Alliance websites. These platforms provide tools to help you manage your cookie preferences and opt-out of interest-based advertising across multiple platforms.
We review our cookie policy regularly to ensure compliance with applicable laws and to reflect any changes in our practices. Any updates to this policy will be communicated on our website, and we encourage you to check this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.