Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how Aurora Photography Studio ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, auroraphotographystudio.com (the "Website"). By using the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your computer after you close your browser and will be used by your browser on subsequent visits to the Website. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the Website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don't collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how the Website works.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as your language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. For instance, a website may be able to provide you with local weather reports or traffic news by storing in a cookie the region in which you are currently located.
- Targeting or Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.
Specific Cookies We Use
The following table lists the specific cookies we use on our Website and their purposes:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Performance | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Performance | 24 hours |
| PHPSESSID | Used to maintain user session. | Essential | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers user's cookie consent preference. | Functionality | 1 year |
| ad_id | Used for targeted advertising (if applicable). | Targeting | 3 months |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Website, deliver advertisements on and through the Website, and so on. These third-party cookies are subject to the respective third parties' privacy policies.
Specifically, we use:
- Google Analytics: To analyze the use of our website. For more information, please see Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Advertising Partners: For targeted advertising campaigns.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways. Please note that removing or blocking cookies can impact your user experience and some parts of our website may no longer fully function.
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. For example, you can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or prompt you before accepting a cookie.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We provide a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. You can access this tool at any time to review and modify your settings.
- Opt-Out Links: Many third-party advertising networks offer opt-out links that allow you to prevent them from collecting and using your information for targeted advertising. You can find more information about these opt-out options on the websites of the respective advertising networks.
Specific Browser Instructions
Here are some links to instructions on how to manage cookies in popular web browsers:
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Aurora Photography Studio
123 Maple Street
Seattle, WA 98101
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (206) 555-1212
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will post any changes to this policy on our website and update the "Effective Date" below. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Effective Date: October 26, 2023
Policy Author: Dr. Eleanor Vance, Data Privacy Officer