Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login status, and other settings that can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

1.1 Types of Cookies

Cookies can be categorized in several ways:

By Duration:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

By Origin:

• First-Party Cookies: Set directly by Play Privy
• Third-Party Cookies: Set by external services we use (analytics, advertising, etc.)

2. How We Use Cookies

3. Specific Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website:

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies:

4.1 Payment Processing

• Stripe: Secure payment processing and fraud prevention
• PayPal: Alternative payment method processing

4.2 Analytics and Performance

• Google Analytics: Website usage analytics and reporting
• Hotjar: User behavior analysis and heatmaps

4.3 Marketing and Advertising

• Facebook Pixel: Social media advertising and retargeting
• Google Ads: Search and display advertising campaigns

4.4 Social Media Integration

• Facebook: Social sharing and login functionality
• Twitter: Social sharing capabilities
• Instagram: Social media content integration

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

5.2 Cookie Consent Management

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

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences
• Learn more about each cookie category

5.3 Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific tracking services:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
• General Advertising: Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

6.1 Potential Effects

Disabling cookies may result in:

• Inability to stay logged in to your account
• Loss of personalized settings and preferences
• Reduced website functionality and performance
• Less relevant content and advertisements
• Difficulty completing bookings and transactions

7. Mobile App Tracking

Our mobile app may use similar tracking technologies, including:

• Device Identifiers: Unique identifiers for analytics and personalization
• Local Storage: App preferences and cached data
• Push Notifications: Booking reminders and promotional messages
• Location Services: Course recommendations based on your location

You can manage these settings through your device's privacy settings or within the app itself.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending email notifications for material changes
• Displaying a notice on our website

9. Contact Us About Cookies

10. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• All About Cookies
• Cookiepedia
• ICO Cookie Guidance