Cookies Policy

Last Updated: January 15, 2025

1. What Are Cookies Anyway?

Cookies are tiny text files that websites save on your computer or phone when you visit them. Think of them as digital sticky notes that help the site remember who you are and what you were doing.

They're not programs and can't carry viruses. They just sit there storing small bits of information like your language preference or whether you're logged in.

2. Why We Use Them

We drop cookies on your browser to:

• Remember your settings so you don't have to keep entering them
• Keep you logged in as you move between pages
• Figure out which content people actually read
• Show you ads that might actually interest you
• Understand how visitors use the site so we can improve it
• Measure how well our marketing works

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These make the website actually work. Without them, basic features break. They handle stuff like:

• Keeping you logged into your account
• Remembering what you put in forms as you fill them out
• Security features that protect your session
• Load balancing so the site doesn't crash

You can't really turn these off without making the site unusable.

3.2 Performance Cookies

These collect anonymous data about how people navigate our site. We use them to:

• Count how many visitors we get
• See which pages are popular and which nobody reads
• Find out where people are coming from
• Spot errors or slow pages that need fixing

This helps us make the site better. The data doesn't identify you personally.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These remember your preferences and choices:

• Language you selected
• Text size adjustments
• Region or location settings
• Previous visits and what you looked at

They make your experience more personal and convenient.

3.4 Advertising Cookies

These track your browsing to show relevant ads. They:

• Remember sites you visited
• Share that info with advertisers
• Limit how often you see the same ad
• Measure whether ads actually work

Third parties like Google and Facebook place these, not just us.

4. Specific Cookies on Our Site

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
session_id	Maintains your login session	Session	Essential
user_preferences	Stores site settings you chose	1 year	Functional
_ga, _gid	Google Analytics tracking	2 years / 24 hours	Performance
_fbp	Facebook Pixel tracking	3 months	Advertising
DSID, IDE	Google advertising cookies	2 weeks / 1 year	Advertising

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies don't come from us directly. External services we use place their own:

5.1 Google Services

• Google Analytics: Measures traffic and user behavior
• Google Ads: Delivers and tracks advertisements
• Google Fonts: Loads custom typography

5.2 Social Media

• Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions and shows targeted ads
• Social Share Buttons: May set cookies when you click them

5.3 Content Delivery

• CDN Services: Speed up page loading by caching resources

These companies have their own privacy policies explaining what they do with data. We don't control their cookies.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Browser Settings

Every browser lets you control cookies. You can:

• Block all cookies (though some sites won't work right)
• Accept only certain types
• Get notified before any cookie is saved
• Delete existing cookies anytime

How to do this varies by browser:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies

6.2 Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific tracking:

• Google Ads: Visit Google's ad settings page
• Facebook: Adjust ad preferences in your Facebook settings
• Network Advertising: Use NAI opt-out tool for multiple networks

6.3 Mobile Devices

On phones and tablets:

• iOS: Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies
• Android: Browser settings → Privacy → Accept cookies
• Download apps that manage tracking across browsers

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently there's no industry agreement on what this means or how to honor it.

Our site doesn't respond to DNT signals automatically. But you can still control tracking through the options mentioned above.

8. Cookies and Your Privacy

8.1 Personal Information

Most cookies we use don't contain personal details about you. They typically store:

• Random ID numbers
• Timestamps of your visit
• Technical data like browser type
• Preferences you selected

8.2 Combining Data

We might combine cookie data with other information you provided directly, like when you signed up for an account or newsletter. This helps us personalize your experience.

8.3 Data Protection

Cookie information follows the same protection rules as other data we collect. Check our Privacy Policy for details on how we secure and handle information.

9. How Long Cookies Last

Cookies have different lifespans:

9.1 Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that disappear when you close your browser. We use these for login sessions and temporary preferences.

9.2 Persistent Cookies

These stick around for a set period - anywhere from a few days to a couple years. They remember you on return visits.

You can delete all cookies manually through your browser settings whenever you want.

10. Updates to This Policy

We might change how we use cookies as technology evolves or regulations change. When we update this policy:

• The "Last Updated" date at the top changes
• We might post a notice about significant changes
• Continuing to use the site means you accept updates

Check back occasionally if you want to stay current on our practices.

11. Questions and Contact

Confused about cookies? Want to know more? Reach out:

• Business Name: AI Creative Media
• Email: info@aicreativemedia.com
• Phone: (854) 269-8486
• Address: 842 Rohan Ports, North Gagetown, 80040-2143, United States

12. Your Consent

By using our website, you're agreeing to our use of cookies as described here. If you don't want cookies, adjust your browser settings or stop using the site.

For European visitors, we comply with GDPR requirements. You can withdraw cookie consent anytime by changing your browser settings, though some features might stop working.