Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how Aurora Sound Studio ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to track user activity on our website (aurorasoundstudio.com) and how you can control their use. This policy is an integral part of our overall commitment to data privacy and security. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this 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 enable the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, 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.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use both first-party and third-party cookies on our website:
- First-party cookies: These are cookies that are set by our website directly. We use first-party cookies primarily to enable basic site functionality, such as maintaining session state and remembering your preferences.
- Third-party cookies: These are cookies that are set by a domain other than our website. Third-party cookies are typically used for advertising and tracking purposes. We may use third-party cookies from services like Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors use our site.
We also use different types of cookies based on their purpose:
- Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate our 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.
- Performance cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages they visit 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 user name, 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. Functionality cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts, and other parts of web pages that you can customize.
- 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.
Purpose of Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our website: Cookies help us ensure that our website is functioning correctly and efficiently.
- To personalize your experience: Cookies allow us to remember your preferences and provide you with a more personalized browsing experience. For example, we can remember your language preferences or display settings.
- To analyze website traffic: We use cookies to gather information about how visitors use our website. This helps us understand which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay on our site, and how they navigate through our website. We use this information to improve the design and content of our website.
- To improve security: Cookies can help us protect our website and your data from unauthorized access.
- Marketing and Advertising: We might use cookies, sometimes from third-party providers, to deliver targeted advertisements based on your interests and online behavior. This helps us promote our services and provide you with relevant information.
Specific Cookies We Use
The following table outlines the specific cookies we use on our website, their purpose, and their duration:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate | Google Analytics | 1 minute |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session | Aurora Sound Studio | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers user's cookie consent preference | Aurora Sound Studio | 1 year |
How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by using the mechanisms provided by your web browser. Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly or at all.
Here are links to instructions on how to manage cookies in popular web browsers:
You can also opt-out of targeted advertising cookies by visiting the following websites:
Third-Party Services
We use third-party services such as Google Analytics to analyze traffic to our website. These services may use cookies and other tracking technologies to collect information about your use of our website. 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-party services to understand how they collect, use, and share your information.
Changes to this Cookies 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 to this policy on our website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. 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, please contact us at:
Aurora Sound Studio
123 Aurora Lane
Anchorage, AK 99501
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (907) 555-1212
This Cookies Policy is effective as of October 26, 2023.
Aurora Sound Studio is committed to protecting your privacy. We believe in being transparent about how we use cookies and similar technologies. By understanding our policy, you can make informed decisions about your online experience and control your privacy preferences.
We continuously review and update our privacy practices to align with industry standards and legal requirements. Your trust is important to us, and we strive to maintain a secure and transparent online environment for all our visitors.
Thank you for visiting our website and taking the time to understand our Cookies Policy.