Cookies Policy
At Stellaris Studios, located at 500 Congress Ave, Suite 1500, Austin, TX 78701, we are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, stellarisstudios.com. This policy is crafted to inform you about the types of cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. By continuing to browse our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you can disable them by following the instructions provided below.
This Cookies Policy is provided by Stellaris Studios, a company registered in Austin, Texas, and overseen by our Chief Privacy Officer, Dr. Eleanor Vance. We regularly review and update this policy to ensure it remains accurate and reflects changes in our practices and the legal landscape. Any updates will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to check this page periodically for the latest information. For any questions or concerns regarding this policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@stellarisstudios.com or call us at (512) 555-0101.
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 serve various functions, such as remembering your preferences, tracking your activity, and personalizing your experience. They can be classified based on their lifespan and the domain they belong to.
Session cookies are temporary cookies that are stored on your device only for the duration of your browsing session. They expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies, on the other hand, remain on your device for a specified period or until you manually delete them. First-party cookies are set by the website you are visiting, while third-party cookies are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, typically for advertising and tracking purposes.
Here’s a breakdown of the different types of cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when the browser is closed. These are essential for basic website functionality.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a longer period, remembering preferences and settings.
- First-Party Cookies: Set by Stellaris Studios domain for core website functions.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by external domains (e.g., analytics or advertising providers) to track behavior across websites.
How We Use Cookies
At Stellaris Studios, we use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website and to improve our services. These purposes include:
- Essential Website Functions: Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas and making purchases. Without these cookies, certain services you have asked for cannot be provided.
- Performance and Analytics: We use cookies to analyze how visitors use our website. This information helps us to understand how our website is performing, identify areas for improvement, and optimize the user experience. We use tools like Google Analytics to collect and analyze this data.
- Personalization: Cookies allow us to remember your preferences and personalize your experience on our website. For example, we may use cookies to remember your language preferences or to pre-populate forms with your information.
- Marketing and Advertising: We may use cookies to deliver targeted advertisements to you based on your interests and browsing behavior. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. They help us to show you ads that are relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
The specific cookies we use may change over time, but they generally fall into the categories described above. We strive to provide you with clear and transparent information about the cookies we use and how they are used.
Here's a table summarizing the cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Performance and Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | Performance and Analytics | 24 hours |
| cookieConsent | Remembers the user's cookie consent preferences. | Essential Website Functions | 1 year |
| sessionID | Maintains user session across pages. | Essential Website Functions | Session |
Cookie Management
You have the right to control and manage your cookie preferences. You can do this in several ways:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser. You can configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or prompt you each time a cookie is set. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other websites you visit.
- Third-Party Tools: There are also third-party tools and browser extensions available that can help you manage cookies. These tools often provide more granular control over cookies and allow you to block specific types of cookies.
- Opt-Out Links: For cookies set by third-party advertising partners, you can often opt-out directly through their websites. For example, Google provides a tool to opt-out of Google Analytics tracking at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
To manage cookies effectively, consider the following:
- Clearing Cookies: Regularly clear your browser's cookies to remove any tracking data.
- Privacy Settings: Adjust your browser's privacy settings to control how cookies are handled.
- Third-Party Tools: Use browser extensions like Privacy Badger or Ghostery for advanced cookie management.
Please be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of our website. Some features may not work as intended, and you may need to re-enter your preferences each time you visit the site.
If you have any questions about managing your cookie preferences, please contact us at privacy@stellarisstudios.com or call us at (512) 555-0101. Our Data Protection Officer, Ms. Julianne Sterling, can also provide guidance on protecting your online privacy.