What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website operators useful information.
On our platform, cookies serve four key functions:
- Keep you logged in so you don't need to sign in on every page
- Remember your preferences such as language and display settings
- Understand how you interact with our platform to improve our content and features
- Improve performance by optimizing loading times and reducing errors
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are required for the basic operation of our website and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality that you rely on every time you visit.
- Login and authentication session management
- Shopping cart and course enrollment data
- Security and fraud prevention
- Core website functionality (navigation, form submissions)
Duration: Session-based or up to 24 hours
2. Analytics & Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can measure and improve its performance. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Most popular pages and navigation patterns
- Technical issues and error reporting
- Overall website performance metrics
Provider: Google Analytics (with IP anonymization enabled)
Duration: Up to 2 years
3. Functionality & Preference Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember the choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.
- Language and region preferences
- Location and timezone settings
- Display preferences (theme, layout)
- Previously watched course videos and progress
Duration: Up to 1 year
4. Marketing & Advertising Cookies (Optional)
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. You can opt out of these cookies at any time.
- Personalized course recommendations based on browsing behavior
- Social media advertising (retargeting)
- Conversion tracking for advertising campaigns
- Frequency capping to limit repeated ad displays
Providers: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads
Duration: Up to 2 years
Consent: You can opt out of marketing cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preferences at any time.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and so on. These cookies are governed by the respective third parties' privacy policies.
Google Analytics
Website traffic analysis, user behavior insights, and performance monitoring with anonymized IP addresses.
Payment Processors
CCAvenue and Stripe use cookies to process payments securely and prevent fraudulent transactions.
Cloudinary
Media delivery optimization cookies for serving images and video content efficiently across regions.
Social Media Platforms
Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn may set cookies when you interact with social sharing features or embedded content.
How to Manage Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block all cookies or third-party cookies
- Set cookies to expire when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies and site permissions
Opting Out of Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. This add-on prevents the Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information with Google Analytics about visit activity.
Please note: Disabling or blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the site to function. If you block these cookies, some parts of the site may not work as expected, such as logging in, adding courses to your cart, or completing payments.
Mobile Devices
If you access our website from a mobile device, you can manage cookie preferences through your device and browser settings.
iOS (iPhone/iPad)
- Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies
- Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking > Allow Apps to Request to Track
Android
- Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalization
- Chrome > Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
Do Not Track (DNT) Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit, indicating that you do not wish to be tracked. There is currently no universal standard for how companies should respond to DNT signals.
At IAAI, we respect your privacy choices. While there is no industry consensus on DNT implementation, we are committed to providing you with meaningful control over your data. We recommend using the cookie management options described above to manage your tracking preferences.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors.
- The "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly
- A notice may be posted on our website when significant changes are made
- For material changes, we may notify registered users via email
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, or if you would like to exercise your rights regarding your personal data, please contact us:
International Academy of Aesthetic Innovation (IAAI)
Email: [email protected]
Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry
You may also wish to review our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions for more information about how we handle your data.