1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and allow certain website features to function properly.
Types of Technologies We Use:
- HTTP Cookies: Small data files stored by your web browser
- Session Storage: Temporary data storage for your browsing session
- Local Storage: Persistent data storage on your device
- Pixels/Beacons: Tiny images that help us track website usage
How Cookies Work:
When you visit our website, cookies are downloaded to your device. On subsequent visits, cookies are sent back to our website (or to another website that recognizes that cookie) to help us remember information about your visit.
2. Cookie Categories We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled without affecting website functionality.
What They Do:
- Maintain your session as you navigate the website
- Remember your cookie preferences
- Provide security features and prevent fraud
- Enable contact form functionality
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (website functionality)
Retention: Session duration or up to 1 year
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve the user experience.
What They Do:
- Count visits and traffic sources
- Measure website performance and load times
- Track which pages are most popular
- Understand user journey and behavior patterns
Specific Analytics Cookies:
- _ga: Google Analytics main cookie (2 years)
- _ga_*: Google Analytics 4 property-specific (2 years)
- _gid: Google Analytics session identification (24 hours)
- _gat_*: Google Analytics throttling (1 minute)
Legal Basis: Consent (EU) / Legitimate interest with opt-out (other regions)
Retention: 1 minute to 2 years depending on cookie type
Functional Cookies (Optional)
Purpose: These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalized experience.
What They Do:
- Remember your preferred language or region
- Save your accessibility preferences
- Remember form data temporarily
- Store user interface preferences
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (user experience enhancement)
Retention: 30 days to 1 year
Marketing Cookies (Optional - Future Use)
Current Status: We do not currently use marketing cookies but may implement them in the future.
Potential Future Uses:
- Social media integration (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
- Retargeting and personalized advertising
- Content personalization based on interests
- Cross-device tracking and attribution
Legal Basis: Explicit consent required
Notice: We will update this policy and seek consent before implementing marketing cookies
3. Third-Party Cookies and Services
Google Analytics:
We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics sets cookies on your device to collect information about your website usage.
Data Collected:
- Pages visited and time spent on pages
- Geographic location (city/country level)
- Device and browser information
- Referral sources and campaign attribution
Google's Privacy Policy:https://policies.google.com/privacy
Social Media Plugins:
Our website includes social media links and may load social media plugins. These may set their own cookies when you interact with them.
Social Platforms We Link To:
- Instagram: @thestudiousa
- Facebook: The Studio USA page
- LinkedIn: The Studio North America company page
- TikTok: @thestudiousa
- BlueSky: @thestudiousa.bsky.social
- Pinterest: /thestudiousa/
- YouTube: @thestudiousa
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner:
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or decline optional cookies by category. You can change your preferences at any time.
To Change Cookie Preferences:
- Look for the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer
- Click to reopen the cookie consent manager
- Toggle categories on/off according to your preferences
- Save your choices
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and user experience.
Browser Cookie Controls:
You can also control cookies through your web browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari:
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge:
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Opt-Out Tools:
5. Mobile Devices and Apps
If you access our website through a mobile device, you can control cookie preferences through:
- iOS Safari: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
- Android Chrome: Chrome Settings → Site Settings → Cookies
- Mobile App Controls: We currently do not have mobile apps
Advertising ID Controls:
- iOS: Settings → Privacy → Apple Advertising → Personalized Ads
- Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
6. International Considerations
GDPR Compliance (EU Visitors):
- We obtain explicit consent for non-essential cookies
- You can withdraw consent at any time
- Essential cookies are based on legitimate interest
- Cookie data may be transferred outside the EU with appropriate safeguards
California Residents (CCPA):
Under California law, cookies may be considered "personal information." We do not sell cookie data or any other personal information to third parties.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in:
- The cookies we use
- How we use cookies
- Legal requirements and regulations
- Third-party services and integrations
When We Update This Policy:
- We'll update the "Last updated" date
- Material changes will be communicated via website notice
- You'll be prompted to review new cookie preferences if needed
- Continued website use constitutes acceptance of changes
Contact Us About Cookies
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Through our contact form (mark as "Cookie Inquiry")
- Mail: Privacy Officer, The Studio North America, 7608 W. TECO AVE., LAS VEGAS, NV 89113
For more information about your privacy rights, please see ourPrivacy Policy.
