Cookies Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains how TechForge Academy ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website located at techforgeacademy.ca (the "Service"). This policy provides you with clear information about these technologies and your choices regarding their use.

By continuing to use our Service, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings or discontinue using our Service.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your experience on our platform.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These include:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and user behavior
• Google AdWords: To provide targeted advertising
• Facebook Pixel: To track conversions and optimize ad campaigns
• LinkedIn Insight Tag: To measure campaign performance
• Hotjar: To understand user interaction through heatmaps and recordings

These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them to understand their data practices.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options to manage cookies:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites.
• Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
• Opt-out Tools: Many advertising networks provide opt-out tools to manage advertising cookies.

6. Cookie Data Processing

The information collected through cookies may include:

• Your IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on site
• Referring website or source
• User preferences and settings
• Course interests and engagement patterns

This data helps us improve our educational services, customize content, and provide relevant course recommendations to enhance your learning experience.

7. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may be located outside of Canada. When we transfer your cookie data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" above.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.

9. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +1 (416) 789-3456
• Address: 2150 King Street West, Floor 14, Toronto, ON M6K 1J5, Canada

For immediate assistance with cookie preferences, please use our website's cookie banner or contact our support team during business hours.