Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and login status, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

2. How We Use Cookies

Online School of Public Speaking Canada uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Keep you signed in to your account
• Analyze how our website is used
• Improve our services and user experience
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot disable these cookies without affecting the functionality of our website.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

3.4 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference or the region you are in.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis
• Facebook Pixel: For advertising and conversion tracking
• YouTube: For embedded video content
• Payment Processors: For secure payment processing

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we have no control over their cookies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Allow all cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser

5.2 Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer.

5.3 Opt-Out Links

For specific third-party services, you can opt out directly:

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Facebook Cookie Policy

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact your experience on our website:

• You may need to re-enter information more frequently
• Some website features may not function properly
• Personalized content and recommendations may not be available
• We may not be able to remember your preferences

7. Cookie Storage and Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect the information stored in cookies. However, please note that:

• Cookies are stored on your device and can be accessed by your browser
• You should keep your device and browser secure
• Public computers may retain cookie information
• We regularly review and update our cookie security practices

8. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies or any other means.

9. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside of Canada. When you consent to cookies, you also consent to the potential transfer of your data to these international providers, subject to appropriate safeguards.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending email notifications for material changes

11. Contact Us

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