Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the Artamlapar Photography website (artamlapar.center), and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services:

• Essential Website Functionality: Enable core features like security, network management, and accessibility
• Performance and Analytics: Understand how visitors interact with our website
• Personalization: Remember your preferences and provide customized content
• Marketing and Advertising: Deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Session Management: Keep you logged in during your visit
• Security: Protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats
• Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences
• Load Balancing: Distribute website traffic efficiently

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

• Google Analytics: Track website usage, popular pages, and user behavior patterns
• Performance Monitoring: Identify and fix technical issues
• Site Optimization: Test different versions of pages to improve user experience

You can opt out of these cookies through our cookie preference center.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Preference Storage: Remember your language and region settings
• Form Data: Save partially completed contact forms
• Social Media Integration: Enable sharing on social platforms

3.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements:

• Retargeting: Show relevant ads on other websites
• Social Media Advertising: Track conversions from social media campaigns
• Interest-Based Advertising: Display ads based on your interests

You can opt out of these cookies through our cookie preference center.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our website:

4.1 Google Services

• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis
• Google Ads: Advertising and conversion tracking
• Google Maps: Interactive location maps

4.2 Social Media Platforms

• Facebook: Social sharing and advertising pixels
• Instagram: Embedded posts and feed integration
• Twitter: Tweet embedding and social sharing

4.3 Other Services

• Payment Processors: Secure payment handling
• Email Marketing: Newsletter and communication tracking
• Customer Support: Live chat and support ticket systems

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans depending on their purpose:

5.1 Session Cookies

Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. Used for essential website functionality and security.

5.2 Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. Duration varies:

• Preference cookies: 1 year
• Analytics cookies: 2 years
• Marketing cookies: 30 days to 2 years

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only necessary cookies
• Customize your preferences for different cookie categories

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.

6.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

6.3 Third-Party Opt-Outs

For third-party cookies, you can opt out directly:

• Google: Google Cookie Policy
• Facebook: Facebook Cookie Policy
• Industry Opt-Out: Digital Advertising Alliance

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain types of cookies may affect your website experience:

7.1 Essential Cookies

Cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website functionality. Blocking these may cause website features to break.

7.2 Performance Cookies

Disabling these will not affect website functionality but will prevent us from improving the site based on usage data.

7.3 Marketing Cookies

Disabling these will result in less personalized advertising but will not affect website functionality.

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through our website or email
• Request renewed consent if required by law

9. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

10. Cookie Preference Center