Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 9, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Scratch DJ Academy ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides more detail on how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, keep you logged in, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience. We use cookies and similar technologies such as local storage where appropriate.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core features such as security, session management, and checkout. Without them, parts of the site may not work correctly.

• scratch_version:
• Remembers which version of our site you see when we run A/B tests. Ensures a consistent experience across visits. Stored for up to 30 days.
• Session and authentication cookies:
• Keep you logged in and maintain your cart and checkout state. Typically expire when you close your browser or after a short period of inactivity.

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your choices and preferences to improve your experience.

• Preference cookies:
• Store settings such as your A/B test assignment so you see a consistent experience. You can disable these via your browser, but some features may not work as intended.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.

• Usage data:
• We collect information such as pages visited, referring URLs, and technical data (e.g., browser type) through our analytics systems. This data is aggregated and used to improve our site and services.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use:

• Payment processing (Authorize.net):
• When you complete a purchase, our payment provider may set cookies to process your transaction securely and prevent fraud.
• Hosting and content delivery (Cloudflare, Sanity):
• Our hosting and content management providers may use cookies for security, load balancing, and delivering content efficiently.

We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to each provider's privacy and cookie policies for more information.

How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookie duration varies:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (e.g., up to 30 days for the scratch_version cookie) or until you delete them.
• Third-party cookies: Follow the retention periods set by each provider.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View which cookies are stored
• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies when you close your browser

If you block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not work properly, including checkout and account login.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Scratch DJ Academy

Email: helpdesk@scratch.com

For more information about how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.