Introduction
Welcome to the Cookies Policy of Aurora Video Studio. This policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, [www.auroravideostudio.com](index.php). By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices. This Cookies Policy is designed to provide you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use, their purpose, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. Your continued use of our website signifies your agreement with the terms outlined herein.
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 allow a website to recognize a user's device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings. This can make your subsequent visits easier and the site more useful to you. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your computer after you close your browser and will be used by the website on subsequent visits. Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser.
How Aurora Video Studio Uses Cookies
Aurora Video Studio uses cookies for several purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary 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 are visited most often and if they receive error messages from web pages. These cookies help us to improve the performance of our website. For example, we use Google Analytics to track website usage and analyze trends.
- 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.
- 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 campaigns. 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.
We may also use cookies to:
- Personalize your experience on our website.
- Track your browsing behavior to understand your preferences and interests.
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns.
- Gather demographic information about our user base.
Types of Cookies We Use
The following is a detailed list of the types of cookies we may use on our website:
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First-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by the Aurora Video Studio website directly. We use first-party cookies to remember your preferences and provide essential functionalities.
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Third-Party Cookies: These are cookies set by a domain other than that of the website you are visiting. We may use third-party cookies for advertising and marketing purposes. Some common third-party cookies we use include:
- Google Analytics: To track website usage and analyze user behavior. You can learn more about Google Analytics and its privacy practices at [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy).
- Social Media Plugins: We may use social media plugins to allow you to share content from our website on social media platforms. These plugins may set cookies on your device.
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Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. We use session cookies to maintain your session and remember your actions during a single browsing session.
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Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a longer period of time. We use persistent cookies to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
Specific examples of cookies we use include:
- _ga: Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users.
- _gid: Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users.
- _gat: Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate.
- PHPSESSID: A native PHP cookie used to preserve session state across page requests.
User Consent
When you first visit our website, we will display a cookie banner to inform you about our use of cookies and request your consent. By clicking "Accept" on the cookie banner or continuing to browse our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time by changing your cookie preferences in your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can control and manage cookies in several ways, including:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or prompt you before accepting a cookie. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage your cookie settings.
- Opt-Out Tools: Some third-party service providers offer opt-out tools that allow you to prevent them from collecting data through cookies. For example, you can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
- Cookie Consent Platforms: We may use a cookie consent platform to manage user consent and provide you with more granular control over your cookie preferences.
To manage cookies, refer to the 'Help' section of your browser or visit [www.allaboutcookies.org](http://www.allaboutcookies.org/) for detailed information. Keep in mind that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
Third-Party Cookies
As mentioned earlier, we may use third-party cookies on our website. These cookies are set by third-party service providers, such as advertising networks and social media platforms. We do not have direct control over these cookies. Third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of the third-party service providers. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these providers to understand their data practices. Some of the third-party service providers we may use include Google, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. These services may use cookies to track your browsing behavior across different websites and serve you targeted advertisements.
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our data practices or 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 Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. If we make significant changes to this policy, we may also notify you by email or through a prominent notice on our website.