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Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Brushstroke Academy Toronto ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies can be "session cookies" (temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems.
  • Performance Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
  • Functionality Cookies: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences.
  • Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us analyze website traffic and improve user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for you to browse our website and use its features. Without these cookies, services like navigation between pages cannot be provided.

Examples:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security cookies to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use
  • Load balancing cookies to distribute requests across our servers

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if error messages are received. This information helps us improve how our website works.

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies that track page views and user behavior
  • Cookies that measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Examples:

  • Cookies that remember your language preference
  • Cookies that remember items you've added to an inquiry form

Targeting and Advertising Cookies

We may use these cookies to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the relevant third-party websites for more information about these cookies and how to manage them.

Third parties that may set cookies include:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
  • Social Media Platforms: If we embed content from platforms like Instagram or Facebook
  • Payment Processors: For secure payment processing

Managing Cookies

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. However, if you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly.

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Opt-Out Options

For analytics cookies, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. We do not currently respond to DNT signals.

Mobile Devices

If you access our website on a mobile device, you may manage cookies through your device settings. The process varies depending on your device and operating system. Please consult your device's help documentation for specific instructions.

Changes to This Cookie 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. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Brushstroke Academy Toronto
350 King Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
Email: artschool.toronto.contact@gmail.com
Phone: +1 (416) 555-0199

Brushstroke Academy

Toronto's premier destination for painting and sculpture education.

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📍 350 King Street West
Toronto, ON M5V 3X5

📞 +1 (416) 555-0199

✉️ artschool.toronto.contact@gmail.com

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