Last updated: August 26, 2024
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This Cookie Policy explains how Montessori Skillz (https://montessoriskillz.com/) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you 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 data files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by online services to facilitate various functions, including site operation, functionality, tracking, and personalization.
Cookies can be either:
- Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them.
Cookies can also be categorized as:
- First-Party Cookies: These are set by the website you are visiting (in this case, Montessori Skillz).
- Third-Party Cookies: These are set by other websites or services that run content on the page you are viewing (e.g., analytics providers, advertising networks).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of reasons to enhance your experience on our website. The specific types of cookies we use include:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. Without these cookies, certain features (such as access to secure areas) may not work.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us analyze how users interact with our website, allowing us to improve functionality and content. For example, we use these cookies to understand which pages are visited most frequently or to identify any issues with the website.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies enable us to remember your preferences and choices when you return to our site (e.g., your preferred language or location).
- Advertising and Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to make advertisements more relevant to your interests. They track your browsing habits and display ads that match your preferences.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Here is a breakdown of the types of cookies used on Montessori Skillz:
| Type of Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | Enable core site functionality | Session (or longer) |
| Performance Cookies | Collect information on website usage | Persistent |
| Functionality Cookies | Remember user settings and preferences | Persistent |
| Advertising Cookies | Deliver personalized ads and content | Persistent |
| Third-Party Cookies | Set by third-party services like analytics providers | Persistent |
4. Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we use cookies provided by third parties to help us understand and improve our services. For example, we may use:
- Google Analytics: This service helps us analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect anonymous information, such as the number of visitors to the site, how they arrived at the site, and the pages they visited.
- Advertising Partners: We may work with advertising networks that use cookies to deliver targeted ads. These cookies track your browsing habits and help advertisers serve ads that are relevant to you.
Please note that third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their policies for more information.
5. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences by:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. However, please note that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of our website.
- Cookie Consent Banner: When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear allowing you to accept or reject certain types of cookies. You can update your preferences at any time.
6. Managing Cookie Preferences
To manage your cookie preferences, you can generally adjust your settings in your browser. Here’s how you can manage cookies on some popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Support Link
- Mozilla Firefox: Support Link
- Apple Safari: Support Link
- Microsoft Edge: Support Link
Alternatively, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org for more detailed information on managing cookies on various browsers.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies, our practices, or for legal reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Montessori Skillz
Email: [email protected]
By continuing to use our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy.