Last Updated: January 15, 2026
This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how DENTAL SEMINARS LTD ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at academymocha.info, and what choices you have regarding their use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional details about how we handle your personal data.
Our website is dedicated to providing educational content about therapy dogs and cats for emotional support, with a focus on stories and research from Canadian families. We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use and respecting your preferences regarding data collection.
DENTAL SEMINARS LTD is registered in the United Kingdom with its office located at Cavendish House, Cambridge, CB4 2JJ, United Kingdom. If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, you can reach us at [email protected].
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide information to website owners, and improve the overall browsing experience. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences and actions on the site.
Cookies can be categorized by their lifespan and the domain to which they belong:
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons (also known as pixel tags or clear GIFs) and local storage. These technologies function similarly to cookies and are covered by this policy.
We use a limited number of cookies on our website. Below is a detailed explanation of each type of cookie we use, its purpose, and how long it remains on your device.
Essential cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. Without these cookies, certain features of the site would not work properly. These cookies do not collect personal data for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings without impacting website functionality.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent preference so that the cookie banner is not shown again on subsequent visits. | First-party, Persistent | 12 months |
| session_id | Maintains your browsing session and ensures consistency as you navigate between pages on the website. | First-party, Session | End of session |
| csrf_token | Provides security by preventing cross-site request forgery when submitting forms on the site. | First-party, Session | End of session |
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information about the pages visited, time spent on the site, and any errors encountered. This data is aggregated and anonymized, meaning it does not personally identify individual visitors. We use this information to improve the performance and content of our website.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. | Third-party, Persistent | 13 months |
| _ga_* | Used by Google Analytics 4 to persist session state and track interactions across pages. | Third-party, Persistent | 13 months |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and throttle request rates. | Third-party, Persistent | 24 hours |
Analytics cookies are only placed on your device if you provide your consent through our cookie consent banner. If you decline analytics cookies, no analytics data will be collected from your browsing session, and only essential cookies required for the website to function will remain active.
We want to be fully transparent about the types of cookies that are not present on our website. We do not use:
We rely on different legal bases depending on the type of cookie:
We follow the guidance issued by the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) regarding the use of cookies and similar technologies.
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears in the bottom-right corner of your screen. This banner provides you with three options:
Enables both essential and analytics cookies.
Directs you to this Cookies Policy page for detailed information.
Only essential cookies remain active. Analytics cookies are not placed.
Your cookie preference is saved using the cookie-consent item in your browser's local storage. This means the banner will not appear again on subsequent visits unless you clear your browser data or change devices. The consent banner is non-intrusive and does not block access to any content on the website.
We do not use pre-ticked checkboxes or implied consent mechanisms. Your consent is obtained through a clear and affirmative action (clicking "Accept"). If you take no action and simply close the banner or ignore it, no analytics cookies will be set.
You have full control over the cookies stored on your device. In addition to using our cookie consent banner, you can manage cookies directly through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Here are instructions for managing cookies in the most commonly used browsers:
To change your cookie consent preference on our website specifically, you can clear the cookie-consent entry from your browser's local storage. This will cause the cookie consent banner to appear again on your next visit, allowing you to make a new choice.
If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites (not just ours), you can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on, which is available for all major browsers. This tool prevents Google Analytics JavaScript from sharing information about your visit activity with Google Analytics.
The only third-party cookies used on our website are those set by Google Analytics for the purpose of website analytics, as described in Section 3.2 above. Google processes this data in accordance with its own privacy policy. We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses before processing, which means your full IP address is never stored by Google in connection with your use of our website.
We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement with Google to ensure that your data is handled in compliance with the GDPR and UK data protection legislation. The data collected by Google Analytics is stored on servers located within the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom where possible.
We do not allow any other third parties to place cookies on your device through our website. We do not participate in cookie syncing, cross-device tracking, or any form of data sharing with advertising networks.
The data collected through cookies on our website is limited and used solely for the purposes described in this policy. Specifically:
We do not combine cookie data with any personal data you may provide through our registration or contact forms. Cookie data and form data are stored and processed separately and for distinct purposes.
Each cookie has a specific retention period, as detailed in the tables in Section 3. Here is a summary:
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children through cookies or any other means. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided data to us or that cookies have been placed on your child's device without your consent, please contact us at [email protected] and we will take steps to remove the relevant data.
Under the GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights in relation to data collected through cookies:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 calendar days.
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, the technologies we employ, or applicable legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, reset the cookie consent banner so that you can review and confirm your preferences under the updated policy.
We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Material changes will take effect no sooner than 14 days after the updated policy is posted on this page.
This Cookies Policy is part of our broader commitment to transparency and data protection. For additional information, please review:
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Cookies Policy or the cookies we use, please do not hesitate to reach out to us: