Elevate Academy's Use of Cookies
At Elevate Academy, located in the vibrant heart of Los Angeles, we are committed to providing you with the best possible online experience. As part of this commitment, we use cookies and similar technologies to ensure our website functions correctly, to personalize your experience, and to help us understand how our website is used. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your computer after you close your browser and are used on subsequent visits to the website. Session cookies are temporary and are deleted once you close your browser.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use several categories of cookies on our website, each serving a specific purpose:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for you to browse our website and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, such as accessing secure areas or applying for courses, cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages from web pages. These cookies help us to improve the way our website works.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign.
Specific Cookies Used on Elevate Academy Website
The following table outlines the specific cookies we use, their purpose, and their duration:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session across pages. | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers user's cookie consent preference. | 1 year |
Cookie Purpose
The cookies we use serve several important purposes:
- Website Functionality: To ensure our website operates correctly and provides a seamless browsing experience.
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and personalize your experience on our website. For example, remembering your preferred language.
- Analytics: To analyze how our website is used, identify areas for improvement, and optimize our website for a better user experience.
- Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns.
Cookie Management
You have the right to control whether or not to accept cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- See what cookies you have and delete them on an individual basis.
- Block third-party cookies.
- Block cookies from particular websites.
- Block all cookies.
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser.
Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. For example, you may not be able to access secure areas or personalized content.
To find out more about how to manage and delete cookies, visit the help section of your browser or the following websites:
User Consent
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookies Policy. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline the use of cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.
Elevate Academy values your privacy and is dedicated to ensuring your online experience is secure and enjoyable. If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please don't hesitate to contact us at [email protected] or call us at (323) 460-4321. We are located at 6300 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028.
This Cookies Policy was last updated on October 26, 2025 and is maintained by Alistair McGregor, Data Protection Officer at Elevate Academy.