Legal

Cookies Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2026

1. Introduction

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].

2. What Are Cookies?

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:

  • Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your device only until you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session and remember your actions during a single browsing session.
  • Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They help websites remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
  • First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting directly. They are typically used for essential functionality and analytics.
  • Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. They are commonly used for analytics and tracking across websites.

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.

3. Cookies We Use

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.

3.1 Essential (Technical) Cookies

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

3.2 Analytics Cookies

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.

3.3 Cookies We Do Not Use

We want to be fully transparent about the types of cookies that are not present on our website. We do not use:

  • Advertising cookies: We do not serve targeted advertisements, and no cookies are used to track your browsing habits for advertising purposes.
  • Retargeting cookies: We do not use cookies to follow you across other websites or display advertisements related to your visit to our site.
  • Social media tracking cookies: We do not embed social media widgets that set cookies to track your activity across the web.
  • Profiling cookies: We do not create user profiles based on browsing behavior for marketing or any other purpose.

4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

We rely on different legal bases depending on the type of cookie:

  • Essential cookies: These are placed under our legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR) to ensure the proper functioning and security of our website. Since these cookies are strictly necessary, they do not require your consent.
  • Analytics cookies: These are placed based on your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR). When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner is displayed, and analytics cookies are only activated if you click "Accept." You may withdraw your consent at any time.

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.

5. Our Cookie Consent Banner

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:

Accept

Enables both essential and analytics cookies.

Settings

Directs you to this Cookies Policy page for detailed information.

Decline

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.

6. How to Manage and Delete Cookies

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:

  • Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data. From here, you can block third-party cookies, clear existing cookies, or manage exceptions for specific websites.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can choose to block cookies, clear data, or manage exceptions.
  • Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy. You can block all cookies, prevent cross-site tracking, or manage website data.
  • Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data. You can block or allow cookies and clear existing data.

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.

7. Third-Party Cookies

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.

8. Data Collected Through Cookies

The data collected through cookies on our website is limited and used solely for the purposes described in this policy. Specifically:

  • Essential cookies collect: session identifiers, cookie consent preference, and security tokens. None of this information is personally identifiable.
  • Analytics cookies collect: anonymized IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring website, pages visited and time spent on each page, date and time of visit, and general geographic location (country level). This information is aggregated and cannot be used to identify individual users.

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.

9. Data Retention for Cookies

Each cookie has a specific retention period, as detailed in the tables in Section 3. Here is a summary:

  • Session cookies (session_id, csrf_token): Deleted automatically when you close your browser.
  • Cookie consent preference: Stored in local storage for 12 months from the date of your choice.
  • Google Analytics cookies (_ga): Retained for 13 months from the date of your last visit.
  • Google Analytics cookies (_gid): Retained for 24 hours.

10. Children's Privacy

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.

11. Your Rights

Under the GDPR and UK Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights in relation to data collected through cookies:

  • Right to be informed: You have the right to know what cookies we use and why, which is the purpose of this policy.
  • Right to consent: You have the right to choose whether analytics cookies are placed on your device.
  • Right to withdraw consent: You may withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and local storage, after which the consent banner will reappear.
  • Right to access: You may request information about the data we have collected about you through cookies.
  • Right to erasure: You may request that we delete any data collected about you through analytics cookies.
  • Right to lodge a complaint: If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk or by calling the helpline.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 calendar days.

12. Changes to This Cookies Policy

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.

13. Related Policies

This Cookies Policy is part of our broader commitment to transparency and data protection. For additional information, please review:

14. Contact Us

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:

DENTAL SEMINARS LTD
Cavendish House, Cambridge, CB4 2JJ, United Kingdom