Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted
• First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services integrated into the website

2. How We Use Cookies

Fardeesbor Singing Academy uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services. We use cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Security and authentication
• Form submission and data validation
• Session management
• Load balancing and performance

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation:

• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Language and location settings
• Accessibility features
• Newsletter subscription status

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Page views and user journeys
• Time spent on pages
• Bounce rates and exit pages
• Device and browser information
• Geographic location data

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to personalise advertising and marketing content:

• Tracking conversions from marketing campaigns
• Personalising content based on interests
• Social media integration
• Retargeting advertisements

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Services

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

• Website traffic analysis and reporting
• User behaviour insights
• Performance monitoring

Social Media Platforms

• Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter integration
• Social sharing functionality
• Social media advertising

Font and Icon Services

• Font Awesome for icons
• Google Fonts for typography

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customise your cookie preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Opt-Out Links

• Google Analytics Opt-out
• Facebook Ad Preferences
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-out

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

If You Disable Essential Cookies

• Some website features may not work properly
• Forms may not submit correctly
• Security features may be compromised

If You Disable Functional Cookies

• Your preferences won't be remembered
• You may need to re-enter information
• Personalisation features won't work

If You Disable Analytics Cookies

• We can't improve our website based on usage data
• Performance optimisation may be limited
• Content personalisation won't work as effectively

7. Data Protection and Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy:

• Cookies don't contain personally identifiable information
• We use secure protocols for data transmission
• Data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy
• We regularly review and update our cookie practices

8. International Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may transfer data internationally:

• Google Analytics data may be processed in the United States
• Social media platforms may process data in various countries
• We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers
• Data processing complies with applicable privacy laws

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:

• Our use of cookies and tracking technologies
• Legal requirements and regulations
• Third-party services we use
• Industry best practices

We will notify you of significant changes through our website or by email.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: