Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Bright Folio Art Education ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

• First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
• Third-party cookies: Set by a different domain than the one you're visiting
• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are deleted

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Our website cannot function properly without these cookies.

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

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

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising that is more likely to be of interest to you. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show relevant advertisements on other sites.

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
cookie-preferences	Essential	Remembers your cookie consent choices	1 year
session_id	Essential	Maintains your session while browsing	Session
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - distinguishes users	2 years
_ga_XXXXXXXXXX	Analytics	Google Analytics - property-specific	2 years
form_data	Functionality	Saves form progress temporarily	Session
newsletter_popup	Functionality	Remembers if you've seen newsletter popup	30 days

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may also use cookies from trusted third-party services:

4.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the site.

4.2 Social Media Plugins

Our website includes social media sharing buttons. These services may set cookies when you interact with their content.

4.3 Payment Processors

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

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies:

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 preferences

5.2 Browser Settings

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

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from being set
• Get notifications when cookies are being set

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

For analytics cookies, you can opt out using:

• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Industry opt-out pages like aboutads.info

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies, please note that doing so may affect your experience on our website:

• Some features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information more frequently
• Personalized content may not be available
• We won't be able to remember your preferences

7. Local Storage and Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other technologies such as:

7.1 Local Storage

HTML5 local storage to save user preferences and improve website performance.

7.2 Web Beacons

Small graphic images to track email opens and website usage.

7.3 Pixels

Tracking pixels for analytics and advertising purposes.

8. Cookie Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Showing a notification banner for significant changes

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may process cookie data outside of Canada. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 through cookies or other means.

11. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit:

• AboutCookies.org
• AllAboutCookies.org
• Your browser's help section
• Privacy Commissioner of Canada website

This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.