Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how the Wizard of Oz website (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our site and related services (collectively, the “Services”). It covers what cookies are, why we use them, which types may be used, how long they last, and how you can control them.

For broader information about how we handle personal information beyond cookies, please review our Privacy Policy.

What Cookies Are, in Plain English

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (such as your computer, phone, or tablet). They help the site remember information about your visit, like whether you are logged in, your preferences, or how you moved through pages.

We also use similar technologies that work like cookies, such as pixels, SDKs, and local storage. For simplicity, this policy refers to all of these as “cookies.”

Why We Use Cookies (And Why You Might Want Us To)

Cookies help us run the Services and make them safer, smoother, and more useful. Depending on how you use the site, cookies may be used to:

• Keep the site working properly and securely, including protecting accounts and preventing fraud
• Remember your settings and preferences, such as language, region, or display preferences
• Understand site performance, fix bugs, and improve loading speed and stability
• Analyze how visitors use our pages so we can improve navigation and content
• Support marketing and measurement, such as understanding whether a campaign brought you to our site (where allowed by law and based on your choices)

The Main Types of Cookies We May Use

Different cookies do different jobs. Some are set by us (“first-party cookies”), and others are set by companies that provide services to us (“third-party cookies”).

Essential Cookies - The “Must-Have” Ones

Essential cookies are required for the Services to function. They support core features like:

• Site navigation and basic functionality
• Account login sessions and authentication
• Security features, including detecting suspicious activity and helping prevent unauthorized access
• Load balancing and reliability

Because these cookies are necessary to deliver the Services, they typically cannot be turned off through our cookie banner. If you disable them in your browser, parts of the site may not work correctly.

Functional Cookies - Your Preferences, Remembered

Functional cookies help the site remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. For example, they may remember:

• Your cookie preferences and other settings
• Form inputs you have already entered (where applicable)
• Preferences that help personalize how the site behaves for you

These cookies are optional in many cases, and you can often control them through your cookie settings or your browser.

Performance and Analytics Cookies - How We Improve the Experience

Performance and analytics cookies help us understand how the Services are used. They may collect information such as:

• Which pages are visited most often
• How long visitors stay on a page
• What links are clicked
• Error messages or performance issues

This data helps us troubleshoot issues, improve site design, and make content easier to find. We aim to use analytics in a way that supports user privacy and applies appropriate safeguards.

Marketing Cookies - More Relevant Messages (If You Choose)

Marketing cookies may be used to show content or promotions that are more relevant to you, measure the effectiveness of advertising, or help prevent you from seeing the same promotion repeatedly.

These cookies may be set by us or by third-party partners. Where required, we use marketing cookies only if you consent to them.

Session Cookies vs. Persistent Cookies

Cookies can last for different lengths of time:

• Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.

How long a cookie remains depends on its purpose and settings.

Third-Party Services That May Place Cookies

Some features on our site may rely on third-party providers. These partners may place cookies on your device to deliver their services, such as analytics, fraud prevention, customer support tools, or advertising measurement.

Third-party cookies are governed by the third party’s own policies, not ours. We encourage you to review those policies for details on how they use cookies and the choices they offer.

Your Choices: Consent, Cookie Banners, and Preference Tools

When you first visit the site, you may see a cookie notice that lets you accept, reject, or customize certain categories of cookies, depending on your location and applicable law.

If you change your mind later, you can usually update your preferences through our cookie settings tool (if available on the site). If a settings tool is not available, you can still manage cookies through your browser controls as described below.

How to Manage, Disable, or Delete Cookies in Your Browser

Most browsers let you control cookies through settings. Depending on your browser, you can typically:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Clear cookies when you close your browser
• Delete existing cookies and site data

You can find cookie controls in your browser’s privacy or security settings. If you use multiple devices or browsers, you will need to set preferences on each one.

What Happens If You Disable Cookies

Disabling cookies can affect how the Services work. For example:

• You may need to sign in more often because login sessions may not persist
• Some preferences may not save, so your experience may feel less personalized
• Certain features may not function as intended, especially those tied to security, account access, or site stability
• We may have less information to diagnose issues and improve performance

If you block essential cookies, some parts of the Services may be unavailable.

“Do Not Track” and Similar Signals

Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” signals. Because there is no consistent, industry-wide standard for interpreting these signals, we do not currently respond to them in a uniform way. If we adopt a standard response in the future, we will describe it in this policy.

Policy Updates - How We Handle Changes

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or how we operate the Services. When we update it, we will revise the “Last updated” date below and may provide additional notice if the changes are significant.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

Contact Us About Cookies and Privacy

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, your cookie choices, or privacy-related concerns, contact us through our support chat option available on the site, and ask for the privacy team. We will do our best to respond in a timely, transparent way.