Apex Academy Cookies Policy
At Apex Academy, located in Toronto, Canada, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent experience. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to provide you with the best possible service. This policy is crafted by our Data Protection Officer, Dr. Evelyn Ramirez, and complies with Canadian privacy regulations and international standards. Apex Academy's fictitious address is 123 University Avenue, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, and our contact email is [email protected]. You can also reach us by phone at +1 814-321-6548.
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, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow websites to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, 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.
How We Use Cookies
Apex Academy uses cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to analyze how visitors use our website, so we can measure and improve performance. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
- Targeting Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
Types of Cookies We Use
The following table provides more detailed information about the types of cookies we use and why:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session across pages | Session | Apex Academy |
| _ga | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
| cookieconsent_status | Records the user's cookie consent state for the current domain. | 1 year | Apex Academy |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies on our website. These cookies are set by other companies and are used to provide various services, such as analytics and advertising. We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect data such as the number of visitors to our site, the pages they visit, and the length of time they spend on each page. This information helps us understand how our website is being used and how we can improve it.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser. Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
To learn more about how to manage cookies, please refer to the help documentation of your web browser:
You can also use online tools to manage cookies, such as the All About Cookies website, which provides detailed information about cookies and how to manage them.
Consent
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookies Policy. We will also display a cookie banner on our website to inform you about our use of cookies and to obtain your consent.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. We will post any updates on our website, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Apex Academy
123 University Avenue
Toronto, ON M5G 1L7
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 239-101-6053
We are committed to addressing any concerns you may have and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly and in accordance with applicable laws.
