Cookies 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 do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. You can find more general information about cookies at allaboutcookies.org.
Cookies serve various functions, such as remembering your preferences, tracking your browsing activity, and personalizing your experience. They can also be used for targeted advertising and analytics.
How We Use Cookies
At Aurora Studios, we use cookies to improve your experience on our website and to understand how our site is being used. We utilize both first-party cookies (set by our website) and third-party cookies (set by external services we use).
Specifically, we use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable you to navigate our site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visit most often and if you encounter any errors. This data helps us improve the performance and design of our site. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember your preferences and personalize your experience. For example, we may use a cookie to remember your language preference or your login information.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and 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. We currently do not use advertising cookies, but we may in the future.
Here is a table explaining the specific cookies we use and their purposes:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users for Google Analytics tracking. | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users for Google Analytics tracking. | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
| cookieConsent | Remembers the user's cookie consent preferences. | Aurora Studios | 1 year |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session information. | Aurora Studios | End of session |
Our analytics are overseen by David Miller, our lead web developer, who can be reached at david.miller@aurorastudios.com for any technical inquiries related to our cookie implementation.
Managing Cookies
You have the right to control whether or not cookies are placed on your device. You can manage cookies in several ways, including:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, allow only certain types of cookies, or delete cookies that have already been placed on your device. Refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage cookies.
- Third-Party Tools: Several third-party tools are available that can help you manage cookies and protect your online privacy. These tools often provide features such as blocking tracking cookies and deleting cookies automatically.
- Website Cookie Banners: Many websites, including ours, display a cookie banner that allows you to consent to the use of cookies. You can use this banner to customize your cookie preferences.
Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. For example, you may not be able to log in to your account or access certain content.
For specific instructions on managing cookies in popular browsers, please refer to the following resources:
We reserve the right to modify this Cookies Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically. If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at privacy@aurorastudios.com or by calling us at (206) 555-1313. You can also visit us at our office located at 456 Market Street, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98107. Our privacy officer, Laura Rodriguez, is available to address your concerns.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookies Policy.