Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 29, 2024
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain until they expire or you delete them).
2. How We Use Cookies
Vela Photo uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential cookies: Required for the Service to function properly
- Authentication: To keep you logged in during your session
- Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences
- Analytics: To understand how you use our Service
- Performance: To optimize and improve our Service
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account authentication. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| session_token | User authentication | Session |
| csrf_token | Security protection | Session |
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. They provide information about metrics such as number of visitors, bounce rate, and traffic source.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.
4. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies
- Cookie preferences: Use our cookie consent banner to manage preferences
- Opt-out tools: Use tools like the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on
Note: Blocking certain cookies may impact your experience and limit functionality.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their cookies.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Email: privacy@velaphoto.com
Website: velaphoto.com/contact