This Cookie Policy explains how Thespian Heights Academy ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website, thespianheights.com ("Website"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Thespian Heights Academy) are called "first party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third party cookies." Third party cookies enable third party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., like advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Online Properties. For example, we use cookies to:
The specific types of first and third party cookies served through our Website and the purposes they perform are described in more detail below (Please note that the specific cookies served may vary depending on the specific Online Properties you visit):
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users. | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users. | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate. | Google Analytics | 1 minute |
| PHPSESSID | Preserves user session state across page requests. | Thespian Heights Academy | Session |
| cookieconsent_status | Records user's cookie consent preference. | Thespian Heights Academy | 1 year |
Specifically, we utilize cookies from Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. These cookies help us gather anonymous data about website traffic and usage, which we use to improve our website’s performance and content. For example, we analyze which pages are most popular, how long users stay on our site, and how they navigate through the various sections. We also use session cookies to ensure a smooth browsing experience, allowing users to maintain their settings and preferences as they move from page to page.
The cookieconsent_status cookie is essential for compliance with privacy regulations. This cookie stores the user's choice regarding the use of cookies, ensuring that we respect your preferences. If you decline the use of cookies, this setting is stored, and non-essential cookies will not be loaded onto your device.
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by clicking on the appropriate opt-out links provided in the cookie table above. You can also set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject cookies, you may still use our website though your access to some functionality and areas of our website may be restricted. As the means by which you can refuse cookies through your web browser controls vary from browser-to-browser, you should visit your browser's help menu for more information.
Most advertising networks also offer you a way to opt out of targeted advertising. To find out more information, please visit:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. Please therefore re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last revised.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:
Thespian Heights Academy
123 Acting Lane
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (323) 555-ACT1 (2281)
Policy authored by: Anya Sharma, Data Protection Officer.