Cookie Policy
Last Updated: March 14, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how owlloom.buzz (“we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It supplements our Privacy Policy (/privacy-policy/), which describes how we handle personal data more broadly, including when you register for course access.
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. Some cookies are set by us (first-party cookies) and some are set by third parties we work with (third-party cookies). In addition to cookies, our site may use pixel tags or similar scripts to record events such as page views or completed registration steps, but those marketing or analytics technologies only activate when you give consent for the relevant category.
What cookies are, and why they matter
Cookies help a website remember settings and maintain continuity between pages. For a training platform like owlloom.buzz, this includes essential functions such as keeping a session stable and remembering your cookie preference choice so we do not show you the same banner repeatedly.
Some cookies are optional. Analytics cookies help us understand which pages and lesson descriptions are useful so we can improve the curriculum presentation and reduce friction in registration. Marketing cookies help measure whether advertising campaigns lead to meaningful actions (such as a completed registration), and they can be used to show relevant ads to people who have previously visited the site. You can choose whether to allow these optional categories at any time.
Cookie lifespans and origins
- Session cookies last only while your browser is open and are removed when you close it.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
- First-party cookies are set by owlloom.buzz.
- Third-party cookies are set by providers we use for analytics or advertising measurement.
Cookie categories we use
1) Essential cookies (always active)
Essential cookies are required for the site to function. They help with basic features such as maintaining session continuity, remembering your cookie consent preferences, and supporting security protections. These cookies do not require consent because the website cannot operate correctly without them.
- Session continuity: keeps the site stable as you move between pages.
- Preference storage: remembers whether you accepted, rejected, or customized optional cookies.
- Security support: helps prevent abuse and supports safe form handling.
2) Analytics cookies (optional; consent required)
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the site, such as which course pages are visited most, how long people spend reading course descriptions, and where users drop off in the registration flow. We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) configured with IP anonymization where available. We use aggregated reporting to make content and navigation clearer.
If you do not consent to analytics cookies, we do not activate analytics tags, and your visit is not measured with GA4 cookies. You can change your choice later using the cookie preferences controls described below.
3) Marketing cookies (optional; consent required)
Marketing cookies are used to measure ad performance and support advertising audiences. For example, they help us understand whether someone who clicked an ad later visited a course page or completed a registration. These cookies can also be used to build remarketing audiences and similar audiences (lookalikes) on advertising platforms.
Marketing cookies are not essential for using the site. If you reject marketing cookies, you can still browse course information and register. Advertising measurement and remarketing cookies remain inactive unless you explicitly consent.
Cookie table
The table below lists cookies commonly associated with the categories used on this site. Some cookies may appear only if you consent to the related category and the relevant provider script is activated.
| Name | Purpose | Category | Type | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _site_session | Site session continuity | Essential | First-party | Session |
| cookie_consent | Stores your consent choice | Essential | First-party | 12 months |
| _ga | GA4 user identifier | Analytics | Third-party | 2 years |
| _ga_XXXXXXXXXX | GA4 session state (10-char GA4 ID) | Analytics | Third-party | 2 years |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads conversion linker | Marketing | Third-party | 90 days |
| _fbp | Meta Pixel browser identifier | Marketing | Third-party | 90 days |
| _fbc | Meta Pixel click identifier | Marketing | Third-party | 90 days |
Third-party providers
Depending on your consent choices, we may work with the following providers. We use them for analytics and advertising measurement only when you allow the relevant cookie category:
- Google LLC (Google Analytics 4, Google Ads, Google Tag Manager): used to understand usage and measure conversions. https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta Pixel and related advertising tools): used for advertising measurement and audience building where enabled. https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
- Cloudflare (CDN and security): supports performance and protection features. https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
We do not permit these providers to use site data for their own independent commercial purposes. Where third-party cookies are used, they are controlled by the providers’ technologies and your consent choices.
Managing your cookie preferences
You can manage cookies in three ways:
- On this site: use the “Manage cookie preferences” link in the footer to open the cookie banner and choose your settings.
- Browser settings: you can delete existing cookies or block future cookies in your browser. Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.
- Provider opt-outs: additional controls are available from third parties:
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how owlloom.buzz operates. If we make material changes, we will post an updated version on this page and revise the “Last Updated” date above.
Contact
If you have questions about cookies or your privacy choices, contact us at [email protected].