Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Shutterbug Academy uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website at www.shutterbugacademy.com. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
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 website.
How do we use cookies?
We use cookies for several reasons, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit and if you experience any errors. This data helps us improve the performance and design of our site.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns.
Types of Cookies We Use
The following table details the categories of cookies we use and why:
| Cookie Category | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Enable basic site functionality and security. | Session | Shutterbug Academy |
| Performance | Analyze website traffic and usage to improve performance. | Persistent (1 year) | Google Analytics |
| Functionality | Remember user preferences for a personalized experience. | Persistent (6 months) | Shutterbug Academy |
| Advertising | Deliver targeted advertisements based on user interests. | Persistent (3 months) | Third-party ad networks |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by using the mechanisms provided in your web browser. Here are some ways to manage your preferences:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse all or some cookies, or to alert you when cookies are being sent.
- Specific Cookie Opt-Outs: Some third-party service providers offer specific opt-out mechanisms for their cookies. For example, you can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We may implement a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences directly.
Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies on our website. These cookies are placed by third-party service providers, such as advertising networks and analytics providers. We use third-party cookies to:
- Track user behavior across different websites.
- Deliver targeted advertisements.
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
We have no control over these third-party cookies and their use is subject to the third parties' own privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to learn more about their cookie practices.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect changes to our cookie practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes to this Cookie Policy on our website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Shutterbug Academy
Attn: Cookie Policy Inquiries
123 Camera Lane
Focus City, CA 91234
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Email: privacy@shutterbugacademy.com
This Cookie Policy is maintained by Anya Sharma, Data Protection Officer at Shutterbug Academy.
Last Updated: October 26, 2025
For more information about our data practices, please see our Privacy Policy.