Cookie Policy
Last Updated / Effective Date: August 3, 2025
This Cookie Policy ("Policy") explains how I, Maria Alfonsina Sorrentino, as the owner and operator of the website https://learnwithmaria.com ("Site"), use cookies and similar technologies. This Policy describes what cookies are, why I use them, and how you can manage their use. It has been developed in accordance with applicable legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
For more information on the processing of personal data, please review my Privacy Policy.
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1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the Site to function effectively, improve the user experience, and provide me with information about visitor behavior.
• First-party cookies: These are cookies set directly by me as the owner of the Site. They are used for essential functions, such as navigation or saving your preferences.
• Third-party cookies: These are cookies set by external service providers, such as Google Analytics, which assist in analyzing site traffic. -
2. Why do I use cookies?
I use cookies for the following purposes:
• Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the basic functioning of the Site, such as page navigation and ensuring security. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
• Performance and Functionality Cookies: These improve the usability of the Site by remembering your preferences (e.g., language selection or saving progress on a quiz).
• Analytics and Customization Cookies: These allow me to analyze how visitors use the Site (e.g., which lessons or pages are most popular) and to improve the content. Providers like Google Analytics offer these services. -
3. How can you control cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies through the consent management tool (cookie banner) that appears on your first visit to the Site. You can change your preferences at any time.
Browser Controls: You can also control cookies directly in your browser settings. More information can be found at the following links:
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4. Cookies I Use
The Site uses various types of cookies, the purposes of which are described in Section 2 of this policy. An example of a cookie used is:
• _ga (Google Analytics): An analytical cookie, stored for a specific period, used for anonymous tracking of visits and visitor behavior to improve content. -
5. Other Tracking Technologies
In addition to cookies, other similar technologies such as web beacons (small images embedded in pages) may be used to anonymously analyze traffic and Site usage. These technologies often work in conjunction with cookies. -
6. Flash Cookies
In some cases, Flash cookies (Local Shared Objects) may be used for certain features, such as playing video lessons. You can control them through the Adobe Flash Player Storage Settings Panel. -
7. Updates to this Policy
I reserve the right to update this Policy in response to changing technologies or legislation. Updates will be posted on this page. I recommend that you periodically review this Policy to stay informed. -
8. Contact
If you have any questions about this Policy or the use of cookies, please contact me:
• Name: Maria Alfonsina Sorrentino
• Address: 58 Nikola Vaptsarov St, Plovdiv, Bulgaria
• Email: info@learnwithmaria.com
