This Cookie Policy explains how Cooperative Swimming Certification Program (“CSCP“, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website and through our services.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information. Cookies cannot spread viruses or access personal data on your hard drive.
We use two main types of cookies:
- First-party cookies: Cookies set by the website you are visiting (i.e., by CSCP).
- Third-party cookies: Cookies set by a domain other than the one you are visiting (e.g., Google Analytics or social media platforms).
2. Your Consent (The Legal Basis)
For Strictly Necessary Cookies, the legal basis for processing is our legitimate interest to operate and secure our website.
For all other categories of cookies (Performance, Functional, and Marketing), the legal basis for processing is your explicit, affirmative consent. We will not place these cookies on your device until you have given us your consent via our Cookie Preference Center. You have the right to withdraw this consent at any time.
3. The Cookies We Use and Their Purpose
The cookies used by CSCP fall into the following categories:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Required)
These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas (e.g., logging into your Instructor or Facility account) and maintaining your logged-in session. Without these cookies, services like user authentication or payment processing cannot be provided.
| Cookie Category | Purpose | Duration |
| Session Management | To identify the user’s session and maintain login state. | Session End |
| Security | To prevent fraudulent activity and protect user data during transactions. | Short-Term |
| Consent Tracking | To record your cookie consent preferences. | 1 Year |
B. Analytical/Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website (e.g., which pages you visit most often, and if you get error messages from web pages). They help us improve how the website works, but they do not collect information that personally identifies you directly.
| Cookie Category | Purpose | Legal Basis |
| Google Analytics | Measure traffic, analyse user paths, and track overall website performance. | Consent |
| Load Balancing | Distribute traffic across our servers for optimal performance. | Consent |
C. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a forum.
| Cookie Category | Purpose | Legal Basis |
| Preference Setting | Remember your display settings and user preferences. | Consent |
| Video Player | Store bandwidth data so video content loads quickly. | Consent |
D. Marketing/Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.
| Cookie Category | Purpose | Legal Basis |
| Retargeting | Serve relevant ads to you on other sites based on your activity on CSCP. | Consent |
| Social Media | Allow you to share pages and content you find interesting on our website through third-party social networking sites. | Consent |
4. How You Can Manage or Withdraw Consent
You have the power to control and manage your cookie preferences at any time.
A. Via the Cookie Preference Center
The easiest and most effective way to manage your non-necessary cookies (Categories B, C, and D) is through our Cookie Preference Center.
- To change your preferences or withdraw your consent, please click the “Manage Cookies” link provided in the website footer or access the dedicated control panel here: [Insert Link to Cookie Management Platform/CMP]
B. Via Your Browser Settings
You can also refuse or accept cookies from the Service at any time by activating settings on your browser. Note that doing so may prevent certain functions of the website from operating correctly.
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Site settings > Cookies and site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > History > Use custom settings for history.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy.
If you delete cookies, any preferences they store will be lost. If you block all cookies, many websites (including ours) will not function correctly.
5. Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at: [Insert Support Email Address, e.g., legal@cscp-safety.org].