Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how Golden Stage Academy ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, goldenstageacademy.edu (the "Website"). It explains what cookies are, why 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 do many different things, such as remembering your preferences, recording what you have put in your shopping basket, and counting the number of people looking at a website.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several 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.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies help us to improve the way our Website works.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Targeting/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 campaigns. These cookies may be placed by us or by third-party advertising networks with our permission.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use both first-party and third-party cookies:
- First-Party Cookies: These are cookies that are set by our Website.
- Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies that are set by a domain other than our Website. We may use third-party cookies for advertising and marketing purposes, as well as to gather website usage data for analytics purposes.
Here's a breakdown of the specific cookies we may use:
Cookies Used on Golden Stage Academy Website
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Type |
Duration |
| _ga |
Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. |
Performance |
2 years |
| _gid |
Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. |
Performance |
24 hours |
| _gat |
Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. |
Performance |
1 minute |
| cookieConsent |
Records user's cookie consent preference. |
Functionality |
1 year |
| sessionID |
Maintains user session across pages. |
Essential |
Session |
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of the Website may not function properly.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can usually set your browser to block all cookies, to only accept first-party cookies, or to delete cookies when you close your browser. Refer to your browser's help documentation for more information. Popular browsers include Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
- Third-Party Tools: There are also several third-party tools available that can help you manage cookies, such as browser extensions and privacy software.
- Opt-Out Links: Some of our third-party partners may provide opt-out links, allowing you to directly opt out of their cookie usage.
Instructions for managing cookies in popular web browsers:
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that also set cookies. These cookies are governed by the third parties' respective privacy policies. Here are some examples:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze data about website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to identify users and track their interactions with the Website. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Advertising Networks: We may work with advertising networks to display targeted advertisements on the Website and other websites. These networks may use cookies to track your browsing behavior and deliver ads that are relevant to your interests.
Golden Stage Academy is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for more information.
This Cookies Policy was last updated on October 26, 2025. We may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page.
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at: [email protected] or by mail at: Golden Stage Academy, Attn: Privacy Officer, 1650 Broadway, New York, NY 10019.
Prepared by: Legal Compliance Department, Ava Martinez, Senior Legal Counsel