Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Arabic Immersion, managed by Smart Teaching LLC, uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on our website, arabic-immersion.net. It details what cookies are, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies unless you choose to disable them via the options provided.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) by websites you visit. They allow the website to recognize your device and remember certain information, such as your preferences or past actions.

Types of cookies include:

1. Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.
2. Persistent cookies: Stored on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
3. Third-party cookies: Set by external services (e.g., Google Analytics).

2. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the functioning of our website. Without these, some features may not be available.
• Performance Cookies: Help us analyze website usage (e.g., pages visited, time spent) to improve your experience.
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences (e.g., language selection).
• Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Deliver personalized content and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Cookie Type	Name	Provider	Purpose	Duration
Strictly Necessary	session_id	Arabic Immersion	Identifies user sessions.	Session
Performance	_ga	Google Analytics	Tracks website usage.	2 years
Functional	language_pref	Arabic Immersion	Saves language preferences.	1 year
Targeting/Advertising	ads_tracking	Google Ads	Tracks ad campaign performance.	3 months

4. Consent to Use Cookies

Upon your first visit to our website, a banner will inform you of our use of cookies. You can:

• Accept all cookies.
• Reject all cookies except strictly necessary ones.
• Customize your preferences through the banner.

You can modify your choices at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of any page.

5. Managing Your Cookies

You can configure your browser to:

• Reject all cookies.
• Accept specific cookies only.
• Notify you when a cookie is being placed.

For instructions, refer to the help sections of popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Cookie settings
• Mozilla Firefox: Cookie settings
• Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies
• Safari: Privacy settings

6. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may place their own cookies, including:

• Google Analytics: To analyze website usage.
• Google Ads: For personalized advertising campaigns.
• YouTube: If you view embedded videos.

Please consult these providers’ privacy policies for more details.

7. Security and Confidentiality

We anonymize the data collected via cookies whenever possible. We do not sell cookie data, and it is only used for the purposes outlined in this policy.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page, and significant changes will be communicated via our cookie banner.

9. Contact Us

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy, contact us at:

Smart Teaching LLC
1704 Llano St, Ste B 1270, Santa Fe, 87505, New Mexico, USA
Email: contact@arabic-immersion.net