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Cookies Policy

Last updated: August 15, 2025

1. Introduction

At WBS Coding School ("we," "us," or "our"), we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit websites. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

  • Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.
  • Analytical/Performance Cookies: These allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how visitors move around our website. This helps us improve how our website works.
  • Functionality Cookies: These enable us to personalize content and remember your preferences (such as your language or region).
  • Targeting Cookies: These record your visit to our website, the pages you visit, and the links you follow. We use this information to make our website and advertising more relevant to your interests.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by our website directly. They include:

  • Session cookies: To keep you logged in during your browsing session
  • Preference cookies: To remember your language and display preferences
  • Form cookies: To remember information you've entered in forms

4.2 Third-Party Cookies

These are cookies set by third-party services that appear on our pages. They include:

  • Google Analytics: To analyze how visitors use our site
  • Facebook Pixel: To measure the effectiveness of our advertising
  • Hotjar: To understand user behavior through heatmaps and session recordings
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag: To track conversions and retarget website visitors

5. Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of the main cookies we use on our website:

Essential Cookies

  • wbs_session: Maintains your session state across page requests (Session)
  • XSRF-TOKEN: Ensures website security by preventing cross-site request forgery attacks (Session)
  • cookie_consent: Remembers your cookie preferences (1 year)

Analytical Cookies

  • _ga: Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics (2 years)
  • _gid: Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics (24 hours)
  • _gat: Throttles request rate to Google Analytics (1 minute)

Marketing Cookies

  • _fbp: Stores and tracks visits across websites for Facebook advertising (3 months)
  • fr: Contains a unique browser and user ID for Facebook advertising (3 months)
  • UserMatchHistory: LinkedIn Ads ID syncing (30 days)

6. Purpose of Using Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Website Functionality: To enable basic functions of the website such as page navigation and access to secure areas.
  • Performance Monitoring: To analyze how visitors interact with our website so we can improve its functionality and user experience.
  • Personalization: To remember information about your preferences and tailor the website to your individual interests.
  • Advertising: To deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests, and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
  • Social Media Integration: To enable you to share content from our website on social media platforms.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner where you can choose which types of cookies you accept. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

7.1 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting cookies may impact your experience on our website. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Advanced → Privacy and security → Content settings → Cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

7.2 Third-Party Opt-Outs

Many third-party services that set cookies offer opt-out mechanisms:

8. Legal Basis for Processing

For essential cookies that are necessary for the website to function, we process your data based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional website.

For non-essential cookies (analytical, functional, and marketing cookies), we rely on your consent as the legal basis for processing. You can withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings.

9. Data Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer data outside of your country of residence. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

For transfers to countries not deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection, we implement measures such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission to ensure your data is protected.

10. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new effective date.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

WBS Coding School
Attn: Data Protection Officer
135 Macbeath Ave, Moncton, NB E1C 6Z8, Canada
Phone: +15068575111
Email: info@wbscoding.com