Last updated: January 15, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Artisan Dough Academy ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It describes what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website operators information about how visitors use the site. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session-based" (deleted automatically when you close your browser).
These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of our website. Without them, certain features — such as logging into your account, accessing course content, and processing payments — would not work. These cookies do not collect personal information for marketing purposes.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
ada_session |
Maintains your login session and keeps you authenticated as you navigate the site | Session (deleted on browser close) |
ada_csrf_token |
Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks for form submissions | Session |
ada_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preference so the banner is not shown again | 1 year |
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
ada_preferences |
Remembers your site preferences such as video playback quality and language settings | 1 year |
ada_progress |
Tracks your course progress (lessons completed, video timestamps) so you can resume where you left off | 1 year |
ada_recent_courses |
Stores your recently viewed courses for quick access on the dashboard | 30 days |
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This data helps us improve our platform, optimize course content, and identify technical issues.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
ada_analytics_id |
Assigns a unique anonymous identifier to track aggregate usage patterns (pages visited, time on site) | 1 year |
ada_utm_source |
Records the traffic source that referred you to our site for internal campaign measurement | 30 days |
ada_performance |
Measures page load times and identifies performance bottlenecks to improve site speed | Session |
These cookies are used to deliver relevant content and limit the number of times you see a particular message. They may also be used to measure the effectiveness of our campaigns. We only use first-party marketing cookies and do not share data with third-party advertising networks.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
ada_promo_shown |
Tracks whether you've seen the current promotional banner to avoid repetitive display | 7 days |
ada_enrollment_cta |
Records if you've interacted with a course enrollment prompt so it isn't shown again immediately | 14 days |
In addition to cookies, we use browser localStorage for certain features:
localStorage data persists until manually cleared by you through your browser settings. It is not transmitted to our servers with each request like cookies are.
You have several options for managing cookies:
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your preference is stored and the banner will not appear again unless you clear your browser data.
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options in the "Privacy" or "Security" section of your browser preferences. Common actions include:
Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent you from using certain features of our website, such as logging into your account or accessing purchased courses.
If you wish to opt out of analytics tracking specifically, you may do so by declining cookies through our consent banner. Analytics cookies will not be set if you select "Decline."
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in the cookies we use, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Artisan Dough Academy
Email: privacy@artisandoughacademy.ca
Phone: +1 (416) 555-0192
Address: Toronto, Ontario, Canada