Cookies Policy
Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Aurora Design Studio ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.auroradesignstudio.com (the "Website"). This policy is designed to provide you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use and how you can manage them. By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
At Aurora Design Studio, located at 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that you have a positive experience while visiting our site. We believe in being transparent about our data practices, and this Cookies Policy is an integral part of our commitment. For any questions or concerns regarding our cookies policy, you can contact us at info@auroradesignstudio.com or call us at (650) 253-0000.
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.
Cookies can be classified based on their lifespan and the domain they belong to. Session cookies are temporary and are erased when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a longer period, or until you manually delete them. First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by a domain other than that of the website you are visiting.
How We Use Cookies
Aurora Design Studio uses cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our Website. These purposes include:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our Website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services you have asked for 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 receive error messages from web pages. This data helps us improve the performance and design of our Website.
- 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.
- Targeting and 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 campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission.
Types of Cookies We Use
The following table provides more information about the types of cookies we use on our Website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session across pages. | Essential | Session |
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Performance | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Performance | 24 hours |
| cookieConsent | Remembers user's cookie consent preferences. | Functionality | 1 year |
| marketingCookiesEnabled | Indicates if marketing cookies are enabled for the user. | Targeting/Advertising | 3 months |
Managing Cookies
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 preferences. You can set your browser to block all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is being set. However, if you block all cookies, you may not be able to access certain parts of our Website or use all of its features.
- Cookie Consent Tool: We provide a cookie consent tool on our Website that allows you to manage your cookie preferences directly. You can use this tool to accept or reject different categories of cookies.
- Third-Party Tools: There are also various third-party tools and browser extensions available that can help you manage your cookies.
To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies on our Website. These cookies are set by a domain other than that of Aurora Design Studio. We use third-party cookies for purposes such as analytics, advertising, and social media integration.
We work with the following third-party service providers who may set cookies on our Website:
- Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze information about how visitors use our Website. This data helps us improve the performance and design of our Website. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Advertising Networks: We may work with advertising networks to display targeted advertisements on our Website and on other websites you visit. These networks may use cookies to collect information about your browsing activities and interests.
- Social Media Platforms: Our Website may include social media sharing buttons or widgets. These features may set cookies to enable you to share content with your friends and followers on social media platforms.
We do not control the cookies set by these third parties. For more information about their cookies practices, please refer to their respective privacy policies.
Changes to Our Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Your continued use of our Website after any changes to this Cookies Policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Aurora Design Studio
Attention: Privacy Officer
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
Email: info@auroradesignstudio.com
Phone: (650) 253-0000