Cookies Policy
Understanding How We Use Cookies at Starlight Studios
Introduction
At Starlight Studios, located at 456 Oak Avenue, Suite 200, Anytown, USA, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to collect and use information about you when you visit our site, www.starlightstudios.com.
This policy is provided in accordance with relevant data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you can manage your preferences as detailed below.
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 enable the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login details, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don't have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.
There are different types of cookies, including:
- First-party cookies: These are cookies set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-party cookies: These are cookies set by a domain other than the website you are visiting.
- Session cookies: These cookies expire when you close your browser and are typically used to track your browsing activity during a single session.
- Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period of time, even after you close your browser. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
How We Use Cookies
At Starlight Studios, we use cookies for several purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and enable you to navigate and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, some services on our site cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages they visit most often and if they receive error messages. This data helps us improve the performance and design of our site. We use tools like Google Analytics to gather this information.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are 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 advertising campaigns. These cookies may track your browsing habits across websites and are usually placed by third-party advertising networks. We may use services like Google Ads for this purpose.
Specifically, we use the following cookies:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains session state across page requests. | First-party | Session |
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Third-party | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Third-party | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | Third-party | 1 minute |
| cookieconsent_status | Records user's consent to the use of cookies. | First-party | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that also set cookies on our website. These third parties include:
- Google Analytics: Used to track and analyze website traffic and user behavior. For more information, see the Google Privacy Policy.
- Google Ads: Used for advertising and remarketing purposes. For more information, see the Google Advertising Technologies.
- Social Media Platforms: If you interact with social media plugins or buttons on our website (e.g., Facebook, Instagram), these platforms may set cookies to track your activity. Please refer to the privacy policies of these platforms for more information.
We do not control these third-party cookies and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties for more information.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control and manage your cookie preferences. You can do this 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 first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to access certain parts of our website. For instructions on how to manage cookies in your specific browser, please refer to the browser's help documentation.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We may provide a cookie consent tool on our website that allows you to select your preferences for different categories of cookies. You can use this tool to withdraw your consent at any time.
- Third-Party Opt-Outs: Some third-party services offer opt-out mechanisms for their cookies. For example, you can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. You can also manage your ad preferences through the Google Ad Settings page.
Here are instructions for managing cookies in some popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Clear, enable, and manage cookies in Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox: Enable and disable cookies that websites use to track your preferences
- Safari: Manage cookies and website data in Safari
- Microsoft Edge: Delete cookies in Microsoft Edge
Changes to This Cookies 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 on our website 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 use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookies Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Starlight Studios
456 Oak Avenue, Suite 200
Anytown, USA
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Email: privacy@starlightstudios.com
Our Data Protection Officer, Eleanor Vance, can also be reached at the above email address.
Further Information
For more information about our privacy practices, please see our Privacy Policy.