Last updated: December 19, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites recognize your device and remember information about your visit. We also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, and local storage (collectively referred to as “cookies” in this Policy).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Enable the basic functioning of our website and membership platform
- Keep you logged in to your account as you move between pages
- Remember your preferences and language selection
- Analyze how visitors use our website, so we can improve it
- Support affiliate and referral tracking (for the Share & Earn Program)
- Support marketing and communication efforts, where permitted
3. Types of Cookies We Use
While specific cookies may change over time, we generally use the following categories:
A) Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website and Platform to function properly. They enable core features such as secure login, account access, and payment processing. You cannot opt out of these cookies if you use the Platform.
B) Preference (Functional) Cookies
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language, region, or display settings, so we can personalize your experience.
C) Analytics (Performance) Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website (for example, which pages are visited most often). We use this information to improve usability and content. Analytics cookies typically collect aggregated, non-identifying data.
D) Marketing and Affiliate Cookies
These cookies help us understand how users find our website and how our affiliate and referral links are used. They may also be used to support marketing campaigns and measure their effectiveness.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on your device through our website, including:
- Analytics providers
- Payment processors
- Affiliate and referral platforms
- Video or content hosting providers
These third parties may collect information about your online activities over time and across different websites. Their use of cookies is governed by their own privacy and cookie policies.
5. Managing Cookies
You have several options to manage cookies:
- Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies. The method varies by browser; please refer to your browser’s help or settings menu.
- Cookie Banner or Preferences Tool: Where available, you can use our cookie banner or settings panel to accept or reject certain non-essential cookie categories.
- Third-Party Opt-Outs: Some third-party services provide their own opt-out mechanisms.
Please note:
- If you disable or delete certain cookies, some features of the Platform may not function properly.
- Your cookie preferences may need to be set separately for each device and browser you use.
6. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. There is currently no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals, and we do not guarantee that we will respond to them in a specific way. You may still manage cookies using the methods described above.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page and may provide additional notice as appropriate.
Your continued use of the Platform after changes are posted indicates your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
8. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, you may contact us at:
HEM Academy / HEM Financial Group LLC
Email: info@hemacademyglobal.com