Lastly Updated March 16, 2025
Cookie Policy
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Golestan Academy of Learning Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, http://www.goal-tutoring.com (“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 computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have requested (e.g., processing a contact form) cannot be provided. These cookies are exempt from the need for explicit consent under most data protection regulations. However, please note that users cannot disable these cookies if they wish to use the website's core features.
Performance/Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages they visit most often and if they receive error messages. This helps us improve the performance and usability of our Website. We may use third-party analytics tools like Google Analytics, which use cookies to collect and analyze this data.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video.
Marketing/Targeting Cookies: We may use these cookies to deliver targeted advertisements relevant to your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies may be placed by third-party advertising networks.
Please note that non-essential cookies require your consent before they are placed on your device. These cookies will only be activated after you have accepted them through our cookie banner or settings.
Types of Cookie We Use
Here’s a breakdown of the types of cookies we may use:
Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device once you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a longer period or until you manually delete them.
First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by our Website.
Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by third-party websites or services.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Explicit Consent:
When you visit our Website, a cookie banner will appear asking for your consent to place cookies on your device. By continuing to use our Website after accepting the cookie policy, you consent to the use of cookies as described.
Browser Settings:
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically block or delete cookies, or set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being placed. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage cookies.Opt-Out Tools:
Some third-party services provide opt-out tools that allow you to control the collection and use of your data. For example, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.Website Cookie Banner:
Upon your first visit to our Website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject certain types of cookies.Important Considerations for Canadian Users
We adhere to relevant Canadian data privacy regulations, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), regarding the use of cookies.
We will make every effort to ensure that the information collected through cookies is handled securely and in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We will provide clear and transparent information about the cookies we use.
Third-Party Cookies and Data Transfers
Some third-party services we use, such as Google Analytics, Facebook, and other advertising partners, may transfer and store your data outside of Canada. Please be aware that the data protection laws in those jurisdictions may differ from those in Canada. For more information, refer to the privacy policies of the respective third-party services.
Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.
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 encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Email: info@goal-tutoring.com
Phone: (647) 924-5352
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