Introduction to Our Cookies Policy
Welcome to Thespian Academy's Cookies Policy. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, thespianacademy.com (the "Website"). By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
At Thespian Academy, located in the heart of Burbank, Los Angeles, we are committed to providing you with the best possible online experience. Cookies play a crucial role in achieving this by helping us understand how you use our website, personalize your experience, and improve our services. We believe in being transparent about our use of cookies and providing you with the information you need to make informed decisions about your privacy.
This Cookies Policy is part of our broader commitment to data privacy and should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides more detailed information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data. We encourage you to review both policies carefully to fully understand our privacy practices.
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 enable a website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language preferences, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
Cookies can be classified based on their lifespan and the domain to which they belong:
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are erased 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 manually delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
- First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by the website you are visiting directly.
- Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. They are often used for advertising and tracking purposes.
How Thespian Academy Uses Cookies
At Thespian Academy, we use cookies for a variety of purposes to enhance your experience on our Website. These purposes include:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our Website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas and making online payments. Without these cookies, certain services on our Website would 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 information helps us to improve the performance and design of our Website, making it easier for you to find the information you need. We use tools like Google Analytics to analyze this data.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember your preferences and settings, such as your language preference and font size. This enables us to personalize your experience and provide you with more relevant content.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We may work with third-party advertising partners who use these cookies to collect information about your browsing habits.
Cookies Used on Thespian Academy Website
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Type |
Duration |
| _ga |
Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. |
Performance |
2 years |
| _gid |
Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. |
Performance |
24 hours |
| PHPSESSID |
Used to maintain user session. |
Essential |
Session |
| cookieConsent |
Records user's cookie consent preferences. |
Functionality |
1 year |
| advertisingCookie |
Used for targeted advertising based on user interests. |
Advertising |
3 months |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control and manage your cookie preferences. Most web browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, or to receive a warning before a cookie is stored on your device. The steps for managing cookies vary depending on the browser you are using, so please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions.
Here are some general steps you can take to manage cookies:
- Browser Settings: You can adjust your browser settings to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser.
- Cookie Consent Tools: Our Website may provide a cookie consent tool that allows you to customize your cookie preferences. You can use this tool to opt-in or opt-out of different types of cookies.
- Third-Party Tools: There are also third-party tools and browser extensions available that can help you manage your cookies. These tools can provide you with more granular control over which cookies are stored on your device.
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, this may affect the functionality of our Website and your ability to access certain features. For example, you may need to re-enter your login details each time you visit our Website, and some personalized content may not be available.
Updates to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. The date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of this page.