Cookie Policy for Divine Benevolence Academy
Last Updated: May 29, 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Divine Benevolence Academy ("we," "us," or "our"), operated by Vikenti Mahotkin, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, https://divinebenevolence.academy/. This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use and the choices you have regarding them.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree1 to the use of cookies, please adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our2 website.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are3 widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and assist with personalization.4 Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:
Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain on your device only for the duration of your Browse session and are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them,5 even after you close your browser. They are used to remember your preferences or actions across multiple visits.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are crucial for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features like navigation, security, and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Performance / Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how6 visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often,7 the time spent on the site, and if they encounter error messages. This helps us understand and improve the performance of our website.
Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you8 make (like your user name, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They can also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video.
Targeting / Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They9 are often placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission and remember that you have visited our website.
4. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, various third-party services that we use may also place cookies on your device. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies which govern their use of information. The key third-party services that may set cookies on our website include:
GoHighLevel: As our CRM, email marketing, and website hosting platform, GoHighLevel uses cookies to manage user sessions, track website interactions for analytics, and facilitate email marketing campaigns. This helps us to deliver relevant content and manage our client relationships effectively.
Stripe: When you make a purchase on our website, Stripe, our payment processor, may set cookies to facilitate the payment process, enhance security, detect fraud, and ensure the smooth execution of transactions.
Zoom: If you access or participate in online sessions (e.g., workshops, 1-on-1 coaching) through Zoom links embedded on our site, Zoom may set its own cookies. These cookies are typically used for session management, performance, and to remember your preferences for future sessions.
Google Analytics (via GoHighLevel): Although primarily handled by GoHighLevel, analytics cookies help us collect anonymous data on how users interact with our website, providing insights into website traffic and user behaviour.
We do not have direct control over the cookies set by these third parties. We encourage you to review their respective privacy and cookie policies for more information.
5. Your Cookie Choices - How to Manage or Disable Cookies
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. You can also delete cookies that have already been10 placed on your device.
Here's how you can typically manage cookies in popular web browsers:
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Site settings > Cookies and site data.
Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.11
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear Browse data / Cookies and site permissions.
Safari: Preferences > Privacy.
Please be aware that if you choose to disable or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not function correctly, and your user experience may be affected. For example, you might not be able to log in, make purchases, or access certain personalized features.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational,12 legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.13 We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Divine Benevolence Academy
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada