Our Cookie Policy
At ideacraft Web Design Studio, we believe in transparency and want to be clear about how we collect and use data related to you. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use.
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 can perform various functions, such as remembering your preferences, tracking your browsing behavior, and helping to personalize your experience.
They can be 'session' cookies, which expire once you close your browser, or 'persistent' cookies, which stay on your device until they expire or you delete them. Persistent cookies allow websites to remember your preferences and settings when you return to the site.
How ideacraft Uses Cookies
At ideacraft Web Design Studio, we use cookies for several important reasons to enhance your experience and understand how our website is used.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website would not function properly. We do not require your consent for these cookies as they are fundamental to providing our service.
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 tools like Google Analytics for this purpose.
Functionality Cookies
These 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). They help us to make your visit more convenient and tailored.
Targeting/Advertising 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.
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-parties cookies to report usage statistics of the Service, deliver advertisements on and through the Service, and so on. These might include cookies from social media platforms, advertising networks, or analytics providers.
Privacy and Data Protection
We are committed to protecting your privacy. All data collected through cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information unless explicitly stated and with your consent.
Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You have the power to control and manage your cookie preferences. Understanding your options is key to maintaining your privacy online.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the 'options' or 'preferences' menu of your browser. Here you can:
- View which cookies are stored on your device.
- Delete specific cookies or all cookies.
- Block all cookies or specific types of cookies.
- Set preferences for receiving cookie notifications.
Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly. For detailed instructions on how to manage cookies, you can refer to your browser's help documentation or visit sites like allaboutcookies.org.
Consent and Updates to Our Policy
By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. We are committed to an open and honest approach to data privacy.
Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a banner or pop-up requesting your consent for the use of non-essential cookies. By clicking "Accept" or continuing to browse the site, you are providing your explicit consent to our use of these cookies as outlined in this policy. You can change your mind at any time by adjusting your browser settings or using any cookie preference tools we provide on the site.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page. You are advised to review this Cookie Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Cookie Policy are effective when they are posted on this page. The "Last Updated" date at the top of the policy will indicate when the latest revisions were made.