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Cookie Policy

This policy explains how Blacksmith Classes uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.

Last updated: January 15, 2024

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and improving our services.

We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a specified period).

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

  • • Authentication and login sessions
  • • Security tokens and CSRF protection
  • • Load balancing and site performance
  • • Shopping cart and booking functionality

Cannot be disabled: These cookies are essential for the website to work.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.

  • • Language and region preferences
  • • User interface customizations
  • • Notification preferences
  • • Search filters and sorting preferences

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

  • • Page views and user flow analysis
  • • Popular content and features
  • • Performance monitoring
  • • Error tracking and debugging

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your activity across websites to help deliver more relevant advertising.

  • • Targeted advertising
  • • Social media integration
  • • Conversion tracking
  • • Retargeting campaigns

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services help us provide better functionality and understand our audience.

Google Analytics

Helps us understand website usage and improve user experience.

Google Privacy Policy

Stripe (Payment Processing)

Secure payment processing and fraud prevention.

Stripe Privacy Policy

Social Media Platforms

Social sharing buttons and embedded content.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • • View and delete existing cookies
  • • Block cookies from specific websites
  • • Block all cookies
  • • Delete cookies when you close your browser

Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can:

  • • Accept all cookies
  • • Customize your preferences by cookie type
  • • Reject non-essential cookies

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Important Notice

Disabling cookies may impact your experience on our website.

If you choose to disable cookies, you may experience:

  • • Difficulty staying logged in
  • • Lost preferences and customizations
  • • Reduced functionality on some pages
  • • Less relevant content and recommendations
  • • Inability to complete certain actions (like booking classes)

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and notify you through our website or by email if the changes are significant.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

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