Introduction
At Aurora Studios, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent experience when you visit our website. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to collect and use information about you when you interact with our site. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
This Cookie Policy is an integral part of our broader privacy practices. We encourage you to also review our Privacy Policy to understand how we handle your personal data comprehensively.
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 perform various functions, such as remembering your preferences, tracking your browsing activity, and personalizing content.
There are different types of cookies, including:
- First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies: Set by a domain other than the one you are visiting.
- Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a longer period, allowing the website to recognize you on return visits.
Types of Cookies We Use
Aurora Studios uses the following categories of cookies on our website:
- 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, certain services cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they encounter error messages. This data helps us improve the performance and design of our site. For example, we use Google Analytics to understand user behavior.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more 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. These cookies may track your browsing habits across different websites.
Purposes of Cookie Usage
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To Improve Website Functionality: Cookies help us ensure that our website operates efficiently and reliably.
- To Personalize User Experience: By remembering your preferences, we can tailor the content and services we provide to your specific needs and interests.
- To Analyze Website Traffic: We use cookies to gather data about how visitors use our website, allowing us to identify areas for improvement and optimize the user experience.
- To Target Advertising: Cookies enable us to deliver relevant advertisements to users based on their browsing history and interests.
User Consent Options
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or decline the use of non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings, which may include options to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or clear cookies upon exiting your browser. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.
Here are some resources for managing cookies in popular web browsers:
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, that set cookies on our website. These cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective third-party providers. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers to understand how they handle your personal data.
Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
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Google Analytics | Website analytics and traffic analysis | Google Privacy Policy |
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Aurora Studios
Privacy Department
12 Elm Street, Suite 200
Metropolis, CA 91234
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Email: privacy@aurorastudios.com
Contact Person: Dr. Eleanor Vance, Privacy Officer