Cookies Policy

Last Updated: June 2023

Welcome to Linibou.com, a public speaking school ("we," "our," or "us"). This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

This Cookies Policy is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and implements Consent Mode v2 requirements to ensure transparency and user control over data collection practices.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Linibou.com) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics).

Types of Cookies We Use

Type of Cookie Purpose Duration
Essential Cookies These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. Session / Persistent
Performance Cookies These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. 2 years
Functional Cookies These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. 1 year
Targeting Cookies These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. 1-2 years

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website. Third parties serve cookies through our website for advertising, analytics, and other purposes.

Specifically, we use cookies for the following purposes:

Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third parties to place cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third parties include:

Each third party uses its own cookies subject to its own privacy and cookies policies. We recommend that you review the privacy and cookies policies of these third parties to understand how they use your information.

Cookie Consent and GDPR Compliance

In accordance with the GDPR and Consent Mode v2 requirements, we implement a robust consent management platform that allows you to provide granular consent for different types of cookies. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:

Your consent preferences are stored and honored across your browsing sessions. We implement technical measures to ensure that no non-essential cookies are set before obtaining your explicit consent, in compliance with GDPR requirements.

User Control Over Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings.

Most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, visit http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Please note that if you choose to reject certain cookies, you may not be able to use all the features of our website.

Changes to Our Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. If we make significant changes to this policy, we will notify you through a notice on our website or by other means.

Data Retention

Different cookies have different lifespans. Some of our cookies are used for the duration of your visit to our website, while others are saved for longer periods. You can see the specific retention periods in the table above under "Types of Cookies We Use."

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please visit our website's Privacy Policy section for more information on how we process personal data.