1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better learning experience by remembering your preferences and improving our services.
2. How We Use Cookies
SewMaster Academy uses cookies to:
- Remember your login status and course progress
- Personalize your learning dashboard and recommendations
- Analyze website usage to improve our educational content
- Provide relevant course suggestions based on your interests
- Ensure website security and prevent fraudulent activity
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential Cookies | Required for basic site functionality and security | Session/1 year |
| Preference Cookies | Remember your settings and course preferences | 1 year |
| Analytics Cookies | Help us understand how students use our platform | 2 years |
| Marketing Cookies | Show relevant course recommendations and offers | 1 year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may use trusted third-party services that place cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: For website usage analysis and improvement
- Payment Processors: For secure course enrollment transactions
- Video Platform: For delivering course video content
- Customer Support: For providing help and technical assistance
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have control over cookies:
- Use our cookie banner to accept or decline non-essential cookies
- Adjust settings in your browser to block or delete cookies
- Contact us to opt out of specific cookie categories
- Note that blocking essential cookies may impact site functionality
6. Canadian Privacy Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with Canadian privacy laws including PIPEDA. We obtain appropriate consent before placing non-essential cookies and provide clear information about our data practices.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. We'll notify you of significant changes through our website or email communications.
8. Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie policy or privacy practices:
Email: privacy@sewmaster-academy.com
Phone: 1-800-SEW-MASTER
Address: 123 Creative Arts Boulevard, Toronto, ON M5V 3A8, Canada