Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Online School Business Guide ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on onlineschoolbusinessguide.com (the "Site"). It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.

By continuing to browse the Site, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have disabled them through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

What Are Cookies?

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

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or you delete them) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser). They can also be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by a domain other than onlineschoolbusinessguide.com).

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several reasons, including to:

Ensure the Site functions properly and securely.
Remember your preferences and settings.
Analyze how visitors use the Site so we can improve it.
Deliver relevant advertising and measure its effectiveness.
Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. Without these cookies, services you have asked for (e.g., accessing secure areas) cannot be provided.

Examples of essential cookies we may use:

Session management: To keep you logged in during your visit.
Security: To protect against cross-site request forgery and other threats.
Consent preferences: To remember your cookie choices.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use the Site, such as which pages you visit most often and if you encounter error messages. They help us understand and improve the Site's performance. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

Examples of performance cookies we may use:

Analytics: To track page views, traffic sources, and user behavior. We use Google Analytics, which sets cookies such as _ga and _gid to distinguish users and sessions.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the Site 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. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Examples of functional cookies we may use:

Language preferences: To remember the language you selected.
Region: To remember your location for content relevance.
Embedded content: To allow you to view videos or other embedded content from third parties.

Targeting/Advertising 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 ads on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

Examples of targeting/advertising cookies we may use:

Google Ads: To measure ad effectiveness and show targeted ads.
Facebook Pixel: To track conversions and retarget visitors.
LinkedIn Insight Tag: To track conversions and retarget visitors.

Specific Cookies on Our Site

Below is a list of the main cookies we use on onlineschoolbusinessguide.com, along with their purpose and duration.

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
`session_id`	Essential	Maintains your session state	Session
`csrf_token`	Essential	Protects against cross-site request forgery	Session
`cookie_consent`	Essential	Stores your cookie preferences	1 year
`_ga`	Performance	Google Analytics – distinguishes users	2 years
`_gid`	Performance	Google Analytics – distinguishes users	24 hours
`_gat`	Performance	Google Analytics – throttles request rate	1 minute
`lang`	Functional	Remembers your language preference	1 year
`region`	Functional	Remembers your region	1 year
`IDE`	Targeting	Google DoubleClick – ad personalization	1 year
`fr`	Targeting	Facebook – ad delivery and measurement	3 months
`bcookie`	Targeting	LinkedIn – browser ID for ads	2 years

This list may be updated from time to time. Please check back regularly for the latest information.

Third-Party Cookies and Services

We use several third-party services that may set cookies on your device when you visit our Site. These include:

Google Analytics: For website analytics. See Google's Privacy Policy.
Google Ads: For advertising and remarketing. See Google's Advertising Policies.
Facebook (Meta): For advertising and measurement. See Facebook's Data Policy.
LinkedIn: For advertising and analytics. See LinkedIn's Cookie Policy.

These third parties may combine information they collect from our Site with other information they have collected about you from other websites. We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information.

How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can manage or disable cookies in several ways:

Cookie Consent Tool: When you first visit our Site, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can also change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. The methods for doing so vary by browser. Please consult your browser's help section for instructions.
Opt-Out Tools: You can opt out of targeted advertising from many third parties via the Digital Advertising Alliance's opt-out page or the Network Advertising Initiative's opt-out page.
Do Not Track: Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Our Site does not currently respond to Do Not Track signals, but you can use the other methods described above.

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and limit your ability to use certain features.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1 (512) 374-9286
Mailing Address: 701 Brazos Street, Suite 1600, Austin, TX 78701

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will post the updated policy on this page and change the "Last updated" date below. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Last updated: October 29, 2026