Stellaris Studios Cookie Policy

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 enable the website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size, and other display preferences) over a period, so you don’t have to keep re-entering them whenever you come back to the site or browse from one page to another.

Think of cookies as a digital memory for the website. They allow the website to recognize you and remember your settings, making your next visit easier and more useful. These files are stored in your web browser's cache and can be accessed by the website that created them.

The information stored in a cookie can relate to your browsing habits on the website, your login details, or other information you provide to the website. This information helps website owners understand how people use their sites and allows them to improve the user experience.

Cookies do not harm your computer and cannot carry viruses. They are simply text files that contain data. You have full control over the cookies that are stored on your computer, and you can manage them through your web browser settings.

How We Use Cookies

At Stellaris Studios, located in the heart of Miami's vibrant arts district, we use cookies to improve your experience on our website in several ways:

1. To Enhance Site Functionality: Cookies enable certain features and functionalities on our website, such as remembering your preferences and settings. For example, if you choose to view our website in dark mode, a cookie will remember this preference, so you don't have to switch it every time you visit.
2. To Analyze Website Traffic: We use cookies to gather information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are most popular, how long users stay on each page, and how users navigate through the site. This data helps us understand what content is most engaging and allows us to improve our website's structure and content to better meet your needs.
3. To Personalize Content: Cookies allow us to personalize the content you see based on your previous interactions with our website. For example, if you have shown interest in wedding photography, we may highlight relevant portfolio items and services to provide a more tailored experience.
4. For Marketing Purposes: We may use cookies to track the effectiveness of our online advertising campaigns. This helps us understand which ads are most successful in driving traffic to our website and allows us to optimize our marketing efforts to better reach potential clients in Miami and beyond.
5. To Remember Logins: If you create an account on our website, cookies can remember your login details, so you don't have to re-enter them every time you visit. This makes it easier for you to access your account and manage your preferences.

We strive to be transparent about our use of cookies and respect your privacy. We ensure that the data collected through cookies is used responsibly and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. For more information on how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Types of Cookies We Use

Stellaris Studios utilizes various types of cookies to ensure our website delivers the best possible experience. These cookies fall into several categories:

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services, like filling out contact forms, 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 users encounter any error messages. This data is aggregated and anonymous, and it is used to improve the performance of our website and enhance the user experience.
• Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For example, we may use functionality cookies to remember your preferred font size or to save your progress on a form you are filling out.
• 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 and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are often placed by third-party advertising networks and may track your browsing habits across different websites.
• Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser. They are used to track your activity on our website during a single browsing session and help us remember your preferences and settings.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period, even after you close your browser. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits to our website, allowing us to provide a more personalized experience.

Here is a table summarizing the types of cookies used on Stellaris Studios' website:

Types of Cookies Used

Cookie Type	Description	Purpose
Strictly Necessary	Essential for website operation	Enabling core functionality, security
Performance	Collects anonymous usage data	Improving website performance
Functionality	Remembers user choices	Personalizing user experience
Targeting/Advertising	Delivers relevant advertisements	Measuring ad campaign effectiveness
Session	Temporary, deleted on browser close	Tracking activity during a single session
Persistent	Remains on device for specified period	Remembering preferences for future visits

Managing Cookies

You have the right to control the cookies that are stored on your computer or mobile device. You can manage cookies through your web browser settings, allowing you to block or delete cookies, as well as to configure your browser to alert you when a cookie is being sent. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and may prevent you from accessing certain features.

Here are some general instructions on how to manage cookies in popular web browsers:

• Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
• Safari: Go to Safari > Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data.
• Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.

For more detailed instructions, please refer to your web browser's help documentation or visit the website of your browser provider.

In addition to managing cookies through your browser settings, you can also opt-out of certain types of cookies, such as targeting/advertising cookies, by visiting the websites of third-party advertising networks. The Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) and the Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) offer opt-out tools that allow you to control the ads you see based on your online browsing habits.

By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website. If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, please contact us at [email protected] or call us at 305-555-7468. Our office is located at 1200 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1950, Miami, FL 33131. You can also contact our Data Protection Officer, Dr. Elena Ramirez, for any privacy-related inquiries.