Cookie Policy

Last updated: 29 September 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how Domain ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or interact with our platform at americandeepclean.com. By continuing to use our platform, you acknowledge and accept the practices described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device - computer, tablet, or mobile phone - when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies do not typically contain information that personally identifies you, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the platform to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.

• Session authentication and login persistence
• Security tokens to protect against cross-site request forgery
• Load balancing and server routing
• Remembering items in your course progress or assignment queue

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

• Remembering your language and regional preferences
• Saving your display and accessibility settings
• Preserving your progress within interactive exercises and workshops
• Storing your preferred notification settings

2.3 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and understand how users navigate our platform, so we can measure and improve its performance. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our platform and will not be able to monitor its performance.

• Tracking which pages and features are visited most frequently
• Measuring time spent on individual exercises and modules
• Identifying errors or broken steps within the learning workflow
• Understanding the paths users take through workshop content

2.4 Targeting and Preference Cookies

These cookies may be set through our platform by our advertising and content partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

• Delivering content relevant to your interests and learning goals
• Limiting the number of times you see a particular message or prompt
• Measuring the effectiveness of our communications and outreach

3. How Long Do Cookies Last

Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies - these exist only while your browser is open and are deleted automatically when you close it.
• Persistent cookies - these survive after your browser is closed and can remain on your device for a set period, ranging from a few days to several years, depending on the cookie.

We review cookie durations periodically and aim to retain cookies only for as long as is necessary for their stated purpose.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our platform are placed by third parties, such as analytics providers, payment processors, or embedded content services. We do not control the cookies set by these third parties, and you should review their respective privacy and cookie policies for further information. Third-party cookies are subject to the terms and policies of those third parties.

We take reasonable steps to ensure that any third-party services integrated into our platform operate in a manner consistent with applicable data protection standards, but we cannot guarantee the conduct of external providers.

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have the right to decide whether to accept or decline cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:

5.1 Platform Cookie Settings

When you first visit our platform, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. You can revisit and update these preferences at any time through the cookie settings link available in the footer of our platform.

5.2 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain types, or notify you when a cookie is being placed. Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our platform and your overall experience. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions specific to your browser.

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

For analytics and advertising cookies placed by third parties, you may use industry opt-out tools provided by relevant advertising and data industry bodies. These tools allow you to opt out of interest-based tracking across participating organisations.

6. Cookies and Personal Data

Where cookies collect or are linked to personal data, such processing is governed by our Privacy Policy. If you are a registered user of our platform, information gathered through cookies may be associated with your account to provide you with a more personalised and consistent experience across sessions and devices. We process such data only where we have a lawful basis to do so.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, applicable law, or our platform's functionality. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you through the platform or by email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests relating to this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us using the details below: