Cookies Policy
At Craft & Code Studio, located at 42 Innovation Drive, Techville, CA 91234, we are committed to providing a transparent and user-friendly experience on our website. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior, personalize your experience, and improve our services. This policy is maintained by Elena Rodriguez, our Data Protection Officer, who can be reached at [email protected] or by phone at (555) 123-4567.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide website owners with information about how visitors use their site. Cookies can be either "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, while session cookies expire when you close your browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas.
- 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. This data helps us improve the performance and design of our site.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences, such as your language or region, and provide enhanced features.
- 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 measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We currently do not use advertising cookies on our website, but may implement them in the future after providing appropriate notice and obtaining your consent.
- Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze data about website traffic and usage. This information helps us understand how visitors interact with our site and improve the user experience.
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 | Distinguishes unique users for Google Analytics | Performance | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes users for Google Analytics | Performance | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate in Google Analytics | Performance | 1 minute |
| cookie_consent | Remembers user's cookie consent preferences | Functionality | 1 year |
User Consent
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookies Policy. When you first visit our site, we display a cookie banner that informs you about our use of cookies and provides you with the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies 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 certain types of cookies, or notify you each time a cookie is set.
- Third-Party Tools: Several third-party tools are available that allow you to manage cookies and tracking technologies.
- Cookie Banner: You can use the cookie banner on our website to manage your preferences and opt-out of non-essential cookies.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website and may result in a less personalized experience.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to the cookies we set ourselves, we may also use third-party cookies. These cookies are set by a domain other than our website. We use third-party cookies for analytics purposes, specifically through Google Analytics. These cookies help us understand user behavior on our website and improve our services. We ensure that these third parties comply with applicable data protection laws and have appropriate security measures in place.
WCAG/ARIA Compliance
We are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. We have implemented several measures to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), including:
- Providing alternative text for all images and non-text content.
- Ensuring that our website is navigable using a keyboard.
- Using clear and concise language.
- Providing sufficient contrast between text and background colors.
We also use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to enhance the accessibility of our website for users who rely on assistive technologies. Our cookie banner and cookie settings are designed to be fully accessible and usable by all users.
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 how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Craft & Code Studio
42 Innovation Drive
Techville, CA 91234
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (555) 123-4567
Our Data Protection Officer, Elena Rodriguez, is also available to assist with any privacy-related inquiries.
Thank you for visiting Craft & Code Studio. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
Learn more about our commitment to your privacy by reviewing our Privacy Policy, Terms & Conditions, and our dedication to Accessibility.