Cookies Policy

At Y21 Studios, we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, analyse website traffic, and enhance the functionality of our website. This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options for managing cookies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

Please read this policy carefully to understand how we use cookies and how you can manage them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit our website. These files help us recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve your user experience. Cookies can store a variety of information, such as your browsing preferences, session data, and behavior on our website.

There are two main types of cookies used on our website:

  • First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by our website (the domain you are visiting). They are essential for the proper functioning of the website and allow us to provide services such as logging into your account or processing payments.

  • Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by external services (such as analytics providers, advertisers, or social media platforms) that we use on our website. These cookies help us track website usage, serve targeted ads, or enable social media sharing features.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for a variety of purposes to enhance your experience and improve the performance of our website:

  • Necessary Cookies:
    These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of the website. They enable core features such as account login, class/event booking, and payment processing. Without these cookies, certain parts of the website would not work as intended.

  • Performance and Analytics Cookies:
    These cookies help us analyze how visitors interact with our website. For example, we use cookies to track pages visited, time spent on the site, and any error messages encountered. This information helps us improve the website's performance and ensure that it meets your needs. We may use third-party tools such as Google Analytics to gather these insights.

  • Functionality Cookies:
    These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences (e.g., language, region, or account settings) and provide personalized features. This can make your experience more convenient and user-friendly by saving you time when using the site.

  • Advertising and Targeting Cookies:
    We may use cookies to serve targeted advertisements based on your browsing activity or interests. These cookies allow third-party advertisers to track your behavior across different websites and deliver personalized ads that are relevant to you. For example, you might see ads for our classes or events on other websites.

  • Social Media Cookies:
    Our website may include features from social media platforms (such as Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter) that allow you to share content or interact with social media accounts. These features may use cookies to track your interactions with social media services.

3. Cookie Consent and Management

By visiting our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. Upon your first visit, we display a cookie banner notifying you of our use of cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by clicking on the appropriate buttons.

Managing Cookie Preferences:

  • Cookie Settings:
    You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link, usually located in the footer of our website. This will allow you to update your preferences and manage which cookies are enabled or disabled.

  • Browser Settings:
    You can also manage cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, but this may affect the functionality of the website. For detailed instructions on how to manage cookies, you can refer to the "Help" section of your browser or visit [insert link to common browser cookie management guides].

Please note that disabling cookies may result in a less optimal experience on our website, as some features may not work properly without cookies.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Below is a list of the types of cookies we use and their purpose:

Cookie TypeDescriptionDurationSession CookiesThese cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They store temporary data while you are navigating our site (e.g., login status or shopping cart).Session (Deleted after closing browser)Persistent CookiesThese cookies are stored on your device and remain active for a specified period, even after you close your browser. They help remember your preferences and settings across sessions.Up to 12 monthsGoogle Analytics CookiesThese cookies are used to gather information about website traffic, user behavior, and interaction patterns to improve our website performance.Up to 2 yearsFunctionality CookiesThese cookies allow the website to remember your preferences and customize content based on your previous interactions (e.g., preferred language or region).Up to 1 yearTargeting/Advertising CookiesThese cookies track your online activity and allow us to serve personalized ads that are relevant to your interests.Up to 1 yearSocial Media CookiesThese cookies are used by social media platforms to track interactions with our social media buttons (e.g., "Like" or "Share").Varies by platform

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies on our website. These third parties include:

  • Google Analytics (for website traffic and performance analysis)

  • Facebook Pixel (for ad targeting and measuring ad performance)

  • Stripe / PayPal (for payment processing)

  • YouTube or Vimeo (for embedded video content)

These third-party services may use cookies to collect data about your activity on our website and other sites. We do not control the use of third-party cookies, and you should consult their respective privacy policies for more information.

6. How to Opt-Out of Cookies

If you prefer not to accept cookies, you can choose to disable them by adjusting your browser settings. However, please be aware that certain features of our website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

You can also opt-out of interest-based advertising by visiting the following sites:

These opt-out mechanisms allow you to manage how your data is used for targeted advertising.

7. Changes to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:

hello@y21studios.com

+353 085 770 4420

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookies Policy and agree to the use of cookies as outlined above.