Cookies Policy

At Directing Mastery Academy, located in the bustling heart of Hollywood at 6363 Sunset Blvd, we are committed to providing you with the best possible online experience. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, directingmasteryacademy.com. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. This policy is crafted by our Data Privacy Officer, Eleanor Vance, who can be reached at [email protected] for any questions.

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. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your computer after you close your browser and will be used by your browser on subsequent visits to the website. Session cookies are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.

How We Use Cookies

Directing Mastery Academy uses cookies for several purposes, including:

To improve your browsing experience: Cookies enable our website to remember your preferences and settings, such as your language preference or login information, so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit.
To analyze website traffic: We use cookies to track how visitors use our website, including which pages they visit, how long they spend on each page, and how they navigate the site. This information helps us understand what content is most popular and how we can improve the overall user experience. We employ tools like Google Analytics for this purpose.
To personalize content and advertising: We may use cookies to deliver content and advertising that is tailored to your interests and preferences. This could include showing you courses that are relevant to your filmmaking interests or displaying ads for products and services that you might find useful.
For essential website functionality: Some cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. For example, we use cookies to keep you logged in while you are browsing the site and to ensure that our online forms work correctly.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided.
Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don’t collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how a website works. Examples include Google Analytics and similar tools.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For instance, a website may be able to provide you with local weather reports or traffic news by storing in a cookie the region in which you are currently located.
Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver adverts 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. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

Here's a table summarizing the cookies we typically employ:

Cookie Types and Purposes
Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
sessionID	Strictly Necessary	Maintains user session across pages.	Session
analytics_id	Performance	Tracks website traffic and user behavior for analytics.	2 years
language_pref	Functionality	Remembers user's preferred language.	1 year
ad_targeting	Targeting/Advertising	Displays relevant ads based on user interests.	3 months

How to Control Cookies

You have several options for controlling how cookies are used on our website:

Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically block all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or receive a notification each time a cookie is placed on your computer. The exact steps for managing cookies will vary depending on your browser, so please refer to your browser's help documentation for more information. For instance, in Chrome, you can find cookie settings under Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. In Firefox, it's under Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
Third-Party Tools: There are also a number of third-party tools available that can help you manage cookies. These tools can often provide more granular control over which cookies are used and can help you block tracking cookies.
Opt-Out Links: Some of the third-party services we use to analyze website traffic and personalize advertising provide opt-out links. You can use these links to prevent these services from using cookies to track your activity on our website. For example, Google Analytics provides a browser add-on that you can install to opt out of tracking.

Please note that blocking all cookies may prevent you from accessing certain features of our website and may negatively impact your overall browsing experience. However, you can still access core information about Directing Mastery Academy, our mission, course offerings, and our esteemed faculty. We encourage you to carefully consider your cookie settings and choose the options that best meet your needs and preferences. If you have any questions about our use of cookies or how to control them, please don't hesitate to contact us.

This Cookies Policy is effective as of January 1, 2025, and may be updated from time to time. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for any changes. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy. For any accessibility concerns, please view our Accessibility Statement. For more information about how we handle your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy and our Terms & Conditions.