Introduction
Welcome to Thespian Academy's Cookie Policy. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, thespianacademy.co.uk. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that you have a clear understanding of how we collect and use your information.
Thespian Academy, located at 15 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 8QH, uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, personalize content, and serve targeted advertisements. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website.
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy , which provides more details on how we handle your personal data.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your computer or mobile device when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can do many things, such as remembering your preferences, recording what you have added to your shopping basket, and tracking your website visit to improve your experience. They are a vital part of how many websites operate.
Cookies may be either "persistent" cookies or "session" cookies: a persistent cookie will be stored by a web browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date, unless deleted by the user before the expiry date; a session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed. Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.
How We Use Cookies
Thespian Academy uses cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate our site and use essential features. Without these cookies, some services cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages they visit most often and if they receive error messages. This helps us improve the way our website works.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign.
- Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect information about visitor behavior on our website. This data helps us understand how our website is used and allows us to make improvements.
Specifically, we use cookies to:
- Remember your login details, so you don't have to re-enter them every time you visit.
- Keep track of items stored in your shopping basket (if applicable).
- Analyze how you use our website to improve its usability.
- Personalize content and advertisements to match your interests.
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use both first-party and third-party cookies on our website:
- First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by Thespian Academy and are used to enhance your experience on our website.
- Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by third-party websites and are used for various purposes, such as advertising and analytics. We use third-party cookies from providers like Google Analytics, Facebook, and other advertising partners.
Here are some specific examples of the cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users. | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
| fr | Used for advertising purposes. | 3 months | |
| PHPSESSID | Thespian Academy | Used to maintain user session. | Session |
How to Control Cookies
You have the right to control whether or not to accept cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to:
- View what cookies have been set and delete them individually.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block cookies from particular sites.
- Block all cookies from being set.
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. For example, you may not be able to log in to your account or access certain personalized content.
To learn more about how to manage cookies, please refer to the help documentation of your web browser. Here are some links to the cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
You can also opt out of targeted advertising by visiting the following websites:
Changes to Our Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. We will post any changes to our Cookie Policy on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically. The date of the latest revision will be indicated at the top of this page.
If we make any material changes to our Cookie Policy, we will provide you with additional notice, such as by posting a prominent notice on our website or sending you an email.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Thespian Academy
Attn: Data Protection Officer
15 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden
London, WC2E 8QH
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 7783 509921
Our Data Protection Officer, Ms. Evelyn Reed, is responsible for overseeing our compliance with data protection laws and regulations. She can assist you with any questions or concerns you may have about our use of cookies and your personal data.