Introduction
Welcome to the Cookies Policy of IlluminArt Studios. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, personalize content, and analyze our traffic. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
IlluminArt Studios, owned and operated by Aurora Photography Inc., is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices. We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand how we use cookies and how you can manage your preferences.
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 website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them.
- Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser.
How We Use Cookies
IlluminArt Studios uses cookies for various purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable you to navigate the site, use essential features like logging in, and access secure areas.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most popular and if they encounter any errors. This data helps us improve the performance and design of our site.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences, such as language settings and region. This enables us to provide a more personalized experience.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Analytics Cookies: We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This information is used to compile reports and improve the site's functionality. We utilize tools like Google Analytics for this purpose.
Specific Cookies We Use
The following table provides more information about the specific cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session across pages. | Essential | Session |
| _ga | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users. | Analytics | 24 hours |
| cookieconsent_status | Remembers if user has accepted cookies policy. | Functionality | 1 year |
| ad_user_data | Used for advertising purposes, tracking user interests to provide relevant ads. | Advertising | 90 days |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies. These cookies are placed by other websites and are used to track your online activity across different websites.
We use third-party cookies for:
- Social Media Integration: To allow you to share content from our website on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
- Advertising: To deliver targeted advertisements based on your browsing history.
- Analytics: To track website traffic and user behavior.
Please note that we have no control over the cookies placed by third parties. You should consult the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their cookie practices.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only certain types of cookies, or notify you each time a cookie is set. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage your cookie settings.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We provide a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to customize your cookie preferences. You can choose to accept or reject different categories of cookies.
- Third-Party Opt-Out Tools: You can use third-party opt-out tools, such as the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out tool, to opt out of targeted advertising from participating companies.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your browsing experience.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our cookie practices, please contact us at:
IlluminArt Studios
Attention: Data Privacy Officer
123 Main Street
Anytown, USA 12345
Email: privacy@illuminartstudios.com
Phone: (555) 123-4567