Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or they expire) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" (set by a different website).

2. How We Use Cookies

Epitodouza English Learning Club uses cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Provide essential website functionality
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Improve our services and user experience
• Deliver relevant content and advertisements
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website and cannot be disabled.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization on our website.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver personalized advertisements and content.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve our services. Google may use this data in accordance with their privacy policy. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by visiting: Google Analytics Opt-out

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Our website may include social media features (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube) that may set cookies to enable functionality like social sharing.

4.3 Payment Processors

When processing payments, our payment partners may set cookies to ensure secure transactions and prevent fraud.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

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

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

5.2 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Site Settings > Cookies
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Cookies

6. Other Tracking Technologies

6.1 Web Beacons

We may use web beacons (also known as pixel tags) in our emails to track whether emails are opened and which links are clicked.

6.2 Local Storage

Our website may use HTML5 local storage to store user preferences and improve functionality. This information is stored locally on your device.

6.3 Server Logs

Our web servers automatically collect certain information including IP addresses, browser types, and page requests for security and analytics purposes.

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable certain cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

7.1 Necessary Cookies

Disabling necessary cookies may prevent you from:

• Logging into your account
• Submitting forms
• Making secure payments
• Accessing certain areas of the website

7.2 Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies will:

• Prevent us from understanding website usage patterns
• Limit our ability to improve the website
• Not affect core website functionality

7.3 Marketing Cookies

Disabling marketing cookies will:

• Result in less relevant advertisements
• May show duplicate promotional content
• Not affect core website functionality

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect cookies or personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will delete it promptly.

For students aged 13-17, parental consent may be required for certain data collection activities.

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 locations, which may have different privacy laws than Canada.

We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of any material changes by:

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

Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.

11. Contact Information

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