Aurora Studios Cookies Policy
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings. They are essential for providing a seamless and personalized browsing experience.
At Aurora Studios, we use cookies to enhance your experience on our website, understand how our site is used, and improve our services. This policy explains how we use cookies and how you can manage them. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
Cookies serve various functions. Some are necessary for the basic operation of the website, such as remembering your login details, while others help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it. Some cookies might also be used to deliver targeted advertising based on your browsing behavior. It's important to note that cookies cannot access other data on your computer.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use various types of cookies on our website, each serving a specific purpose. These cookies can be categorized as follows:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site 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. For example, a strictly necessary cookie helps to remember items you have placed in an online shopping cart.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our 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 our website works.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, 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.
Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
_ga | Performance | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 2 years |
_gid | Performance | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
PHPSESSID | Strictly Necessary | Maintains user session information. | End of session |
cookie_consent | Functionality | Remembers user's cookie consent preferences. | 1 year |
_fbp | Targeting/Advertising | Used by Facebook to deliver advertising. | 3 months |
By understanding the types of cookies we use, you can make informed decisions about managing your cookie preferences. We are committed to transparency and want you to have control over your online experience.
Cookie Management
You have the right to control and manage cookies according to your preferences. Here are several ways you can manage cookies:
- 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 prompt you each time a website wants to set a cookie. The method for managing cookies may vary depending on your browser, so please refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions. For example, in Chrome, you can find these settings under "Privacy and security" -> "Cookies and other site data." In Firefox, it's under "Privacy & Security" -> "Cookies and Site Data."
- Third-Party Tools: Various third-party tools and browser extensions are available that can help you manage cookies more effectively. These tools may provide additional features, such as the ability to block tracking cookies or delete cookies automatically when you close your browser.
- Website-Specific Settings: Some websites provide specific settings that allow you to manage cookies related to their site. These settings may allow you to opt-out of certain types of cookies, such as advertising cookies, while still allowing essential cookies to function.
- Opt-Out Links: Many advertising networks and data analytics providers offer opt-out links that allow you to prevent them from collecting data about your browsing behavior. These opt-out links are often provided in the privacy policies of the respective companies.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Some features may not work properly, and your browsing experience may be less seamless. However, you will still be able to access the core content of our site.
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can visit websites such as All About Cookies or the help section of your web browser.
Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes to this policy on our website, and the revised policy will become effective when it is posted. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookies Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Aurora Studios
555 Market Street, Suite 100
San Francisco, CA 94105
Email: info@aurorastudios.com
Phone: (415) 555-0123