Cookie Policy
Last Updated: June 27, 2026
Introduction
WayToFrench ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding cookies.
We are committed to being transparent about our use of cookies and ensuring you have meaningful choices about the information collected through cookies. This policy complies with GDPR (European Union), PIPEDA (Canada), and other international data protection regulations.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) that are created when you visit websites. They allow websites to recognize you, remember your preferences, and understand your usage patterns.
There are two main types of cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device until they expire or you delete them
Our Cookie Categories
1. Essential Cookies (Required)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and user session management. You cannot disable these cookies as the site would not function without them.
Prevents cross-site request forgery attacks. Expires: Session
Maintains your user session. Expires: 24 hours
Stores authentication information securely. Expires: 7 days
Stores your cookie preferences. Expires: 1 year
2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These cookies help us understand how you use our website, which pages are most popular, and how we can improve our services. We use Google Analytics to collect this information. The data is anonymized and aggregated.
Google Analytics - Tracks unique visitors. Expires: 2 years
Google Analytics - Session identifier. Expires: 24 hours
Google Analytics - Throttle request rate. Expires: 1 minute
3. Marketing Cookies (Optional)
These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertising and track the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may be placed by advertising partners.
Google Ads - Retargeting and ad personalization. Expires: 2 years
Facebook Pixel - Conversion tracking. Expires: 2 years
4. Preference Cookies (Optional)
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to enhance your experience on our website.
Your preferred theme (light/dark/OLED). Expires: 1 year
Your language preference. Expires: 1 year
Your layout preference. Expires: 1 year
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Authenticate users and maintain sessions
- Prevent security attacks (CSRF protection)
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve our services and user experience
- Track the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to control cookies on our website:
Cookie Consent Banner
You can manage your cookie preferences using our cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all, reject optional, or customize your preferences.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies or alert you when a cookie is being sent. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific cookie services:
Payment & Authentication Cookies
5. PayPal (Payment Processing)
Checkout is handled on PayPal's secure hosted pages. When you complete a payment there, PayPal may place cookies on its own domain to detect fraud and maintain your payment session. We do not set payment cookies on this site. Existing legacy subscriptions may still be processed by Stripe.
6. Firebase (Google Authentication)
Firebase Authentication stores your login session in browser storage (IndexedDB / localStorage) rather than traditional cookies. These are required for you to stay logged in.
Stores your Firebase Auth session token in localStorage. Expires: Until you sign out or token is revoked
Persists authentication state across browser tabs. Expires: Until you sign out
Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services (Google Analytics, Stripe, Firebase) that may place cookies or use browser storage on your device. These services have their own privacy policies. We recommend reviewing them for more detail on how they handle your data.
Data Security
We implement security measures to protect cookies and the information they contain:
- HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
- Secure cookie flags (HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite)
- Regular security audits and testing
- No sensitive personal information stored in cookies
GDPR Compliance (EU Users)
For users in the European Union, we comply with GDPR requirements:
- Explicit consent for non-essential cookies before placing them
- Clear and transparent information about cookie use
- Easy-to-use consent management tools
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- No pre-ticked consent boxes
PIPEDA Compliance (Canada)
For users in Canada, we comply with PIPEDA requirements:
- Transparent privacy practices
- Informed consent for cookie use
- Right to access your information
- Right to request correction of inaccurate information
- Secure handling of personal information
Cookie Retention
We retain cookies only as long as necessary:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Retained until expiration date or manual deletion
- Analytics Cookies: Retained for up to 2 years
- Consent Records: Retained for 1 year
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or technology. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website after changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Response Time: We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days
Privacy Policy: Read our full Privacy Policy
Accessibility
Our cookie consent tools are designed to be accessible to all users. If you have any difficulty managing your cookie preferences, please contact us, and we will assist you.