This Cookies Policy explains how Zenith Directing Academy ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, zenithdirectingacademy.com (the "Website"). By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies.

• Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
• Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for various purposes, including:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our Website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
• Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they receive error messages. This helps us improve the performance and functionality of our site.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
• Advertising/Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We may also share this information with third parties for these purposes.
• Analytics Cookies: These cookies allow us to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the usability and overall experience for our users. We use tools like Google Analytics for this purpose.

Types of Cookies We Use

The following table describes the types of cookies we use on our Website:

Types of Cookies Used by Zenith Directing Academy

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
PHPSESSID	Maintains user session across pages.	Essential	Session
_ga	Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website.	Analytics	2 years
_gid	Used to distinguish users.	Analytics	24 hours
_gat	Used to throttle request rate.	Analytics	1 minute
CONSENT	Used by Google services like YouTube to estimate user bandwidth.	Functionality	2 years
NID	Used by Google to remember your preferences and other information, such as your preferred language.	Functionality	6 months

We also use third-party cookies, such as those from Google Analytics, to help us analyze the use of our Website and improve our services. These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the third-party providers.

Managing Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in several ways:

• Browser Settings: You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our Website may become inaccessible or not function properly. The method for disabling cookies may vary depending on your browser. Please consult the "Help," "Tools," or "Edit" section of your browser for instructions.
• Cookie Consent Tool: We may provide a cookie consent tool on our Website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences.
• Third-Party Opt-Outs: For advertising/targeting cookies, you can opt-out of targeted advertising from participating companies at the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) or the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI).

Please note that if you delete your cookies or use a different browser or device, you may need to reset your cookie preferences.

Changes to this Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on our Website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Your continued use of our Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Cookies Policy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:

Zenith Directing Academy
6300 Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (323) 460-7777

This Cookies Policy is governed by the laws of the State of California.

Last Updated: October 26, 2025

Policy Prepared by: Dr. Eleanor Vance, Data Protection Officer, Zenith Directing Academy