COOKIES POLICY

Last updated: 11 October 2025

This Cookies Policy explains how Tereza Barnard Studio S.L. (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://www.therealistacademy.com (the “Site”).

1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you visit a website.
They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owner.

Cookies can be:

  • Essential cookies – required for the site to function (e.g. shopping cart, login).

  • Analytics cookies – help us understand how visitors use our website.

  • Advertising cookies – used to personalise ads or measure marketing performance.

Some cookies are session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) and others are persistent cookies (stay on your device for a set period).

2. WHO SETS COOKIES ON THIS SITE?

Cookies on this Site may be set by:

  • Tereza Barnard Studio S.L. (first-party cookies)

  • Trusted third parties (third-party cookies) such as:

    • Google Analytics – helps analyse traffic and usage patterns.

    • Meta (Facebook/Instagram) – for advertising and remarketing campaigns.

    • ConvertKit – for email subscription tracking (with consent).

    • Stripe / Squarespace Payments – for secure checkout and fraud prevention.

Third-party cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those providers.

3. WHY WE USE COOKIES

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Operate the website and provide secure access.

  • Remember your preferences (e.g. language, login state).

  • Analyse website performance and improve content.

  • Deliver relevant ads (only with your consent).

  • Protect against spam and abuse.

We do not sell personal data to anyone.

4. TYPES OF COOKIES WE USE

TypePurposeExamplesStrictly NecessaryRequired for the website to function. Cannot be switched off.Login sessions, checkout, cookie consent settings.Performance / AnalyticsMeasure visits, traffic sources, and navigation patterns.Google Analytics, Squarespace Analytics.FunctionalRemember preferences or settings.Language, video player settings.Advertising / MarketingDeliver relevant ads and track conversions (used only with consent).Meta Pixel, Google Ads, ConvertKit tags.

5. HOW TO MANAGE OR DISABLE COOKIES

When you first visit this Site, a cookie banner will appear asking for your consent to non-essential cookies.
You can choose Accept all, Reject all, or Manage preferences.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data

  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy

  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security

  • Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies and site data

If you block or reject some cookies, parts of the site may not function properly.

6. CONSENT

By clicking “Accept all” on our cookie banner or continuing to browse after being presented with options, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
You may withdraw consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings or clearing your browser cookies.

7. THIRD-PARTY TRANSFERS

Some cookie data (for analytics or ads) may be processed by third parties outside the EU/EEA.
We ensure that such transfers are protected by Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent safeguards under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

8. UPDATES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect new technologies, partners, or legal requirements.
The “Last updated” date at the top indicates the latest version.

9. CONTACT

If you have questions about our use of cookies or your data preferences, contact:

Tereza Barnard Studio S.L.
Carrer de Sant Miquel 30, 5ºA, Distrito Centro, 07002 Palma, Illes Balears, Spain
Email: studio@terezabarnard.com