Cookie Policy

Global Barista Training Academy (GBTA)

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Global Barista Training Academy (‘GBTA’, ‘we’, ‘us’, or ‘our’) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at https://gbta.com.bd/. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, improve performance, and provide information to website owners. Cookies allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and contact form submission. Without these cookies, the website cannot function as intended. These cookies do not collect any personal information and cannot be disabled.

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information such as the number of visitors, most visited pages, and how users navigate through the site. We use this data to improve the performance and usability of our website. Common tools used include:

Google Analytics: Tracks visitor behaviour, traffic sources, and engagement metrics
WordPress analytics plugins: Monitor page performance and content engagement

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made (such as your preferred language or region) to provide a more personalised experience. They may also be used to provide services requested by users, such as watching an embedded video or using a live chat feature.

3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be placed on our website by our social media and advertising partners. They are used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other platforms. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. The following third-party services may set cookies when you visit our website:

Facebook Pixel: Used to track conversions and measure the effectiveness of our Facebook and Instagram advertising campaigns
Google Ads: Used for remarketing and tracking advertising performance
TikTok Pixel: Used to track interactions originating from our TikTok profile
YouTube: Embedded YouTube videos may set cookies when you play them

3.5 Session and Persistent Cookies

Session cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them manually. Most cookies used on our website are session cookies; however, some analytics and marketing cookies are persistent.

4. Why We Use Cookies

GBTA uses cookies for the following purposes:

To ensure the website operates correctly and efficiently
To remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience
To analyse website traffic and understand user behaviour to improve our content and services
To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok
To enable WhatsApp chat functionality via the Enroll Now button on our website
To support our certificate verification system

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third parties. GBTA does not control these cookies and is not responsible for their content or how they use the data collected. Please refer to the respective third parties’ privacy and cookie policies for more information:

Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Meta (Facebook / Instagram): https://www.facebook.com/policy/cookies
YouTube: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/legal/page/global/privacy-policy

6. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You have the right to accept, decline, or manage cookies at any time. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Below are instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Cookies and Data Stored

You may also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

7. Cookies We Do Not Use

GBTA does not use cookies to:

Collect sensitive personal information such as financial data or passwords
Sell personal data collected through cookies to third parties
Track users across unrelated websites for commercial profiling without consent

8. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner asking for your permission to use non-essential cookies. You may accept all cookies, customise your preferences, or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice will be remembered for future visits. You can change your consent preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

GBTA reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. Any changes will be reflected on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Global Barista Training Academy (GBTA)

Address: Ka 25/C, 4th Floor, Kuril Bisso Road, Beside Bashundhara Rupayon Gate, Opposite ICCB Hall, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Email: gbta444@gmail.com

Phone: (+880) 1973791154

Website: https://gbta.com.bd/