Cookie Policy

Discovery Academy of Science uses cookies and similar technologies on its website to support functionality, improve performance, understand website usage, and provide a better experience for visitors.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and the choices available to you.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.

They can help websites remember preferences, maintain functionality, understand how visitors use the site, and improve performance.

Some cookies are temporary and disappear when you close your browser, while others may remain on your device for a longer period.

How We Use Cookies

Discovery Academy of Science may use cookies and similar technologies for purposes such as:

• maintaining website functionality
• remembering user preferences
• improving website performance
• understanding how visitors navigate the site
• measuring traffic and page usage
• supporting embedded content and third-party services
• helping protect the website from misuse or malicious activity

Types of Cookies We May Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly.

They may support features such as security, navigation, forms, login functions, and other core website operations.

Because these cookies are necessary for the website to work, they generally cannot be disabled through the website itself.

Preference Cookies

Preference cookies may remember settings or choices you make while using the website.

These can include display preferences, language settings, or other options that improve your browsing experience.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website.

They may provide information such as:

• which pages are visited
• how long visitors remain on a page
• how visitors arrive at the website
• which website features are used most often
• general device or browser information

This information is typically used in aggregate to improve the website and its content.

Third-Party Cookies

Some pages may include content or services provided by third parties.

Examples may include:

• embedded videos
• maps
• social media content
• online forms
• analytics services
• application or enrollment systems
• other external tools

These third-party providers may use their own cookies or similar technologies according to their own privacy policies.

Discovery Academy of Science does not control cookies placed directly by independently operated third-party services.

Cookies and Personal Information

Cookies may sometimes be associated with technical information such as an IP address, browser type, or device information.

Discovery Academy of Science does not use website cookies to sell personal information or create unrelated marketing profiles of students or families.

Information collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings.

Depending on your browser, you may be able to:

• view stored cookies
• delete existing cookies
• block certain cookies
• block all cookies
• receive a notification before a cookie is stored

Disabling cookies may cause some website features to function incorrectly or become unavailable.

Cookie Consent

Where required, the website may display a cookie notice or consent tool allowing visitors to manage certain optional cookies.

Essential cookies required for website functionality may remain active even when optional cookies are declined.

Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting.

Because there is no universal standard for responding to these signals, the website may not respond to every Do Not Track request in the same way.

Visitors can still manage cookies directly through their browser settings or any cookie controls provided on the website.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

Discovery Academy of Science may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in website technology, third-party services, or legal requirements.

The most current version will be posted on this page.

Contact Us

Questions about this Cookie Policy may be directed to:

Discovery Academy of Science
2433 Nursery Rd.
Clearwater, FL 33764

Phone: 727-330-2424
Email: alex@discoveryacademy.info