Cookie Policy

Effective Date: February 1 2025

At The Academy of Sewing, we respect your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://theacademyofsewing.com.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve your browsing experience by remembering preferences, analyzing website traffic, and supporting marketing efforts.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:
✅ Improve website functionality and user experience.
✅ Track visitor activity using Google Analytics.
✅ Support affiliate marketing programs (Amazon Associates & others).
✅ Enable session management for WordPress login and admin users.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Type of Cookie	Purpose
Essential Cookies	Necessary for website functionality, such as WordPress login sessions.
Analytics Cookies	Used by Google Analytics (_ga, _gid, _gat) to track visitor activity and improve website performance.
Affiliate & Marketing Cookies	Used by Amazon Associates & other affiliates to track purchases from referral links.
Session & Source Tracking Cookies	sbjs_*, intercom-id, ph_p – These track how visitors arrive at the website (e.g., from social media, email, search engines).

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services, including:

• Google Analytics (for tracking website visits)
• ConvertKit (for email marketing and subscriber tracking)
• Amazon Associates & other affiliate networks (to track commissions)

We do not control how these third parties use cookies. Please refer to their privacy policies for more information.

5. Managing Cookie Preferences

You can control and delete cookies in your browser settings:

• Google Chrome:
  1. Click on the three vertical dots in the top-right corner of the browser window.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Navigate to Privacy and security.
  4. Click on Cookies and other site data.
  5. Here, you can choose to allow all cookies, block third-party cookies, or block all cookies.
• Mozilla Firefox:
  1. Click on the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Go to Privacy & Security.
  4. Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, choose the desired level of protection, which controls cookie behavior.
• Microsoft Edge:
  1. Click on the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Navigate to Cookies and site permissions.
  4. Click on Manage and delete cookies and site data.
  5. Here, you can view all cookies and site data, and choose to block or allow cookies as needed.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at:
📧 Email: support@theacademyofsewing.com