Cookies Policy
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you browse websites. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies are essential for the functionality and performance of many websites, and they can also be used to personalize your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and settings.
These text files contain information that is transferred to your computer's hard drive. This information can include things like your login details, language preferences, location data, and browsing history. Websites can then retrieve this information from your computer each time you visit the site, allowing them to provide you with a more personalized and efficient experience. Cookies are not viruses or malware and cannot harm your computer.
There are different types of cookies, including:
- First-party cookies: These are cookies set by the website you are visiting directly.
- Third-party cookies: These are cookies set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. This usually happens when the website incorporates elements from other sites, such as advertisements.
- Session cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a longer period, as specified in the cookie file.
How We Use Cookies
At Aurora Creative Studios, we use cookies to improve your experience on our website. By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and basic e-commerce features. Without these cookies, the website would not be able to provide you with the services you request.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they encounter any error messages. This information helps us to improve the performance of our website and provide a better user experience. We use tools like Google Analytics to collect and analyze this data.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember your choices and preferences, such as your language preference or region. They can also be used to provide enhanced features, such as personalized content or remembering your login details.
- 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 and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We may use third-party advertising partners who also set cookies on our site.
- Security Cookies: We implement security cookies to protect user data from unauthorized access and cyber threats. These cookies help to verify user authenticity, prevent fraud, and maintain data integrity. The data from these cookies is critical in maintaining a safe and reliable website for our users, as overseen by our IT Security Director, Anton Pavlov.
Here's a table outlining the specific types of cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 2 years | Performance |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 24 hours | Performance |
| PHPSESSID | Used to maintain a user session. | Session | Essential |
| cookie_consent | Used to remember if a user has accepted the cookie policy. | 1 year | Functionality |
| ad_id | Used for advertising purposes to track user behavior. | 3 months | Advertising |
Managing Cookies
You have the right to control whether or not to accept cookies. You can manage cookies in several ways, including:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can usually configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. The exact method for doing this will vary depending on your browser, so please refer to your browser's help documentation for more information.
- Cookie Consent Tools: Many websites, including ours, use cookie consent tools that allow you to choose which types of cookies you want to accept. These tools typically provide a detailed explanation of each type of cookie and allow you to opt-in or opt-out of each category.
- Third-Party Tools: There are also a number of third-party tools and browser extensions that can help you manage cookies and protect your privacy. These tools can provide additional features, such as blocking tracking cookies and deleting cookies automatically.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and may prevent you from accessing certain features or services. For example, if you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to log in to your account or make purchases on our site. You should also be aware that disabling cookies may not prevent all tracking activities, as some websites may use other techniques to collect information about your browsing behavior.
For more information about managing cookies, you can visit the following resources:
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at Contact Us. We are committed to protecting your privacy and will be happy to provide you with any additional information you need.
Aurora Creative Studios is dedicated to providing a transparent and user-friendly online experience. Our team, including our Chief Privacy Officer, Maria Ivanova, continuously monitors and updates our cookie policy to comply with the latest regulations and best practices in data protection. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and how you can manage them. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge and agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy.