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, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your computer after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
How We Use Cookies
Aurora Sound Studio uses cookies to enhance your experience on our website, to understand how our website is used, and to personalize your experience. We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They include cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart, or make use of e-billing services. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, like shopping baskets or e-billing, cannot be provided.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our website when they are using it. This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies are used to recognize you when you return to our website. This enables us to personalize our content for you, greet you by name, and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region).
- Targeting Cookies: These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose.
Types of Cookies We Use
The following table provides more information about the cookies we use and why:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Tracks website usage and provides insights into visitor behavior. | Persistent (up to 2 years) |
| Session ID | Maintains user session and enables core website functionality. | Session |
| Preference Cookies | Remembers user preferences such as language and region. | Persistent (up to 1 year) |
| Marketing Cookies | Tracks user activity across the website to deliver targeted advertisements. | Persistent (up to 6 months) |
Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You have the right to choose whether or not to accept cookies. You can exercise this right by amending the settings in your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, please note that if you choose to refuse cookies, you may not be able to use the full functionality of our website. You can usually find these settings in the "options" or "preferences" menu of your browser. The following links may be helpful:
- Cookie settings in Chrome
- Cookie settings in Firefox
- Cookie settings in Edge
- Cookie settings in Safari
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you can also visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Aurora Sound Studio
2701 1st Ave
Seattle, WA 98121
Phone: (206) 555-0123
Email: [email protected]
Updates to This 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. Please revisit this page periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Data Retention
We retain cookie data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. The retention period may vary depending on the type of cookie. For example, session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may remain on your device for a longer period, as specified in the table above.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to the cookies we set, third parties may also set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These third-party cookies may be used for various purposes, such as tracking your online activity across different websites, delivering targeted advertisements, or integrating social media features. We do not have control over these third-party cookies, and we encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties to learn more about their cookie practices.
International Data Transfers
If you are accessing our website from outside the United States, please be aware that the information we collect through cookies may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where we or our third-party service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. By using our website, you consent to the transfer and processing of your information in accordance with this policy.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we will display a cookie banner informing you about our use of cookies and seeking your consent to place cookies on your device. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using a cookie management tool, if available. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
Accessibility of Cookie Information
We are committed to making our cookie information accessible to all users, including those with disabilities. If you have difficulty accessing or understanding our cookie policy, please contact us at the contact information provided above, and we will be happy to assist you.