Cookie policy
This is the cookies policy of AlBalagh Academy which applies to the Website (“Cookies Policy”). This Cookies Policy should be read alongside and in addition to the Privacy Policy.
This Cookies Policy describes the cookies we use and explains why we use cookies and how we deal with the information collected. It also explains how cookies enable the Website to function properly and why you may not be able to experience the full functionality of the Website and the Online Courses and Content if you disable the use of cookies.
We use cookies to enhance your experience of AlBalagh Academy and to better understand how people use the Website. This may also include cookies from third party social media websites. By visiting the Website without changing your settings, we’ll assume that you are happy to receive all cookies, but you can change your cookies settings at any time by following the instructions below in paragraph 3: “How to disable cookies”.
Unless otherwise defined in this Cookies Policy, terms used have the same meaning as in the Terms document.
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small, usually randomly encoded, text files that are designed to store basic information (such as visitor preferences). A cookie file is created by the Website browsing and is transmitted and processed by the Web browser software of your computer (or such other device as you use to access the Website including, without limitation, mobile devices and tablets). The resulting file is stored in your Web browser’s installation directory or subfolder (cache). Your Web browser accesses this file when you visit the website that originally created the cookie.
2. Types of Cookies
2.1. The cookies described below are used to improve the Website and do not contain any personal information that would allow us to identify you (such as your name or other contact details), although the cookies
2.2 There are four types of cookies that may be used during your visit to the Website;
(a) Session cookies, which are stored only temporarily during a browsing session and are deleted from your device when the browser is closed;
(b) Persistent cookies, which are saved on your computer for a fixed period (usually one year or more) and are not deleted when the browser is closed. These help us remember you as a Visitor or Learner each time you use the same computer to visit the Website;
(c) First party cookies, which are set by the Website and can only be read by the Website; and
(d) Third party cookies, which are set by a different organisation than us, such as a third party analytics company, who sets its own cookies to perform this service.
2.3 By using this site, you consent to the use of the following cookies:
First party cookies
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Session / Persistent | Length of Storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress_test_cookie | WordPress cookie to test if cookies are in use | Session | n/a |
| wp-settings- | WordPress cookie used to customise certain features on the Website | Session | n/a |
| wp-settings-time- | WordPress cookie used to customise certain features on the Website | Session | n/a |
| PHPSESSID | Allows us to track the current User’s session ID | Session | n/a |
| _session_id | To help identify a specific user | Session | n/a |
| session_last_active_at | To track if a user can be given cached content | Session | n/a |
| woocommerce_cart_hash | Track is any product in Cart | Session | n/a |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | Number of Items in Cart | Session | n/a |
| wp_woocommerce_session | WooCommerce Session | Session | n/a |
| gdpr[allowed_cookies], gdpr[consent_types] | To check if you granted us permission. | Persistence | n/a |
Third party cookies
| Service | Purpose | Cookie detail |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe (__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid) | Collecting feedback from users | https://stripe.com/cookies-policy/legal |
| tawk.to | Live Chat | https://www.tawk.to/privacy-policy/ |
| Google Analytics (_gid, _ga) | Website usage statistics | https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage |
| Facebook Custom Audiences | Reach users with ads on Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/policy.php |
| Hotjar | Website usage statistics | https://www.hotjar.com/legal/support/what-to-include-in-your-privacy-policy |
3. How To Disable Cookies
3.1. You have the right to accept or stop cookies from being stored on your device at any time by modifying the settings in your web browser to reflect your cookie preferences. Please refer to your browser instructions or the “Help” function within your browser to show you how. Alternatively you may wish to use an online tool to help you opt out of the collection and use of information by visiting http://www.aboutads.info/choices/.
Please note that you may not be able to use all the interactive features of the Website and/or Online Courses and Content if cookies are disabled.
3.2. To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout