Last updated: August 25, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow websites to remember your preferences, improve your browsing experience, and provide personalized content.
This Cookie Policy explains how Dusk Pillar ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website dusk-pillar.com.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website:
- Essential Functions: Enable core website functionality
- User Preferences: Remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics: Understand how visitors use our website
- Performance: Improve website speed and functionality
- Security: Protect against spam and abuse
- Marketing: Deliver relevant content and advertisements
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled in our systems as they enable core functionality such as:
- Security and authentication
- Shopping cart functionality
- Form submissions
- Cookie consent preferences
3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously:
- Page load times
- Popular content
- Error tracking
- User journey analysis
3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience:
- Language preferences
- Course interests
- Display preferences
- Form data retention
3.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver more relevant content and advertisements. They may track your browsing habits across different websites:
- Personalized content delivery
- Advertisement targeting
- Social media integration
- Marketing campaign tracking
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We have no control over these cookies, and they are subject to the respective third party's privacy policies.
4.1 Analytics Services
- Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
- Hotjar: User behavior insights
4.2 Social Media
- Facebook: Social sharing and plugins
- Twitter: Tweet embedding and sharing
- YouTube: Video content embedding
4.3 Payment Processing
- Stripe: Secure payment processing
- PayPal: Alternative payment options
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner with the following options:
- Accept All: Consent to all cookie types
- Necessary Only: Only essential cookies
- Customize: Choose specific cookie categories
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Click the three-dot menu → Settings
- Go to Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button → Options
- Select Privacy & Security
- In the Cookies and Site Data section, adjust settings
Safari
- Choose Safari → Preferences
- Click Privacy
- Select your cookie preferences
Microsoft Edge
- Click the three-dot menu → Settings
- Select Site permissions → Cookies and site data
- Manage your cookie settings
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:
6.1 Necessary Cookies Disabled
- Login functionality may not work
- Course enrollment may be affected
- Security features may be compromised
- Form submissions may fail
6.2 Performance Cookies Disabled
- Website improvements may be limited
- Error detection may be reduced
- Loading speeds may not be optimized
6.3 Functionality Cookies Disabled
- Preferences will not be remembered
- Personalization features unavailable
- Content may not be tailored to interests
6.4 Marketing Cookies Disabled
- Less relevant content and advertisements
- Repeated promotional messages
- Limited personalization
7. Data Protection and Privacy
Our use of cookies is governed by applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
7.1 Legal Basis
- Necessary cookies: Legitimate interest
- Performance cookies: Consent
- Functionality cookies: Consent
- Marketing cookies: Consent
7.2 Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for the periods specified in the cookie tables above. After expiration, cookies are automatically deleted unless renewed by continued website use.
8. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:
- Changes in our cookie practices
- New website features
- Legal or regulatory requirements
- Technology improvements
When we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website or by email to registered users.
9. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Dusk Pillar
45 Grosvenor Square
Mayfair, London W1K 2HT
United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 20 7629 8888
General Inquiries: [email protected]
10. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful: