Aurora Creative Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Aurora Creative ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, auroracreative.com (the "Site"). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides more details about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
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 allow websites to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings. This helps improve your browsing experience.
How We Use Cookies
Aurora Creative uses cookies for the following purposes:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable you to navigate the Site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how you use the Site, such as which pages you visit most often and if you receive error messages from web pages. This data helps us improve the Site's performance and user experience. We use tools like Google Analytics to analyze this information.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the Site to remember choices you make (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
- Targeting/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 as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. These cookies may be placed by third-party advertising networks with our permission.
Specific Cookies We Use
The following table lists the specific cookies we use on our Site and their purpose:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session across pages. Essential for site functionality. | Session |
| cookie_consent | Remembers user’s cookie consent preferences. | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies on our Site. These cookies are placed by third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics and social media platforms. We do not control these cookies, and their use is subject to the third parties' own cookie policies. We recommend that you review the cookie policies of these third parties for more information.
Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to 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 cookies, or notify you when a cookie is placed on your device. Please refer to your browser's help documentation for instructions on how to manage cookies.
- Cookie Consent Tool: Our Site includes a cookie consent tool that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. You can use this tool to accept or reject different categories of cookies.
- Opt-Out Tools: Some third-party service providers offer opt-out tools that allow you to prevent them from collecting information about your online activity. For example, you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our Site may not function properly, and your browsing experience may be affected.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or changes in applicable laws and regulations. We will post any changes to this policy on our Site, and the revised policy will be effective when posted. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Aurora Creative
1200 Fremont Avenue North
Seattle, WA 98103
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (206) 555-0123
This Cookie Policy was last updated on October 26, 2025.
Data Protection Officer: Eleanor Vance is the designated Data Protection Officer for Aurora Creative. You can reach her directly at [email protected] for any data privacy-related inquiries.
European Union Residents: If you are a resident of the European Union, you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, and erase your personal data. To exercise these rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer.
California Residents: The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides California residents with specific rights regarding their personal information. To learn more about your rights under the CCPA, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
At Aurora Creative, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly. We value your trust and strive to be transparent about our data practices.