Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They serve many purposes, such as helping the website function properly, analyzing your usage, and personalizing your experience. Cookies contain a unique identifier that allows the website to recognize you when you return. They can store information about your preferences, login status, and browsing behavior. Different types of cookies have different purposes and expiration times. Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while others persist for weeks or months.

2.1 Essential/Functional Cookies These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as: - Maintaining your login session - Remembering your language preferences - Securing your browsing experience - Processing forms and transactions Without these cookies, certain features of our website may not work correctly. These cookies are essential for the operation of our Services. 2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website. They collect information about: - Pages visited and time spent on each page - Links clicked - Search queries - User interactions and behavior patterns - Device and browser information This information helps us improve our Services, identify issues, and optimize user experience. Analytics cookies do not personally identify you but may be linked to your IP address. Services we use for analytics include: - Google Analytics - Mixpanel - Custom analytics systems 2.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies These cookies are used to track your browsing behavior for marketing purposes. They enable: - Targeted advertising based on your interests - Retargeting (showing ads based on your previous visits) - Measuring advertising effectiveness - Creating user profiles for marketing campaigns Marketing cookies may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. They may track your activity across multiple websites. 2.4 Preference and Personalization Cookies These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as: - Language and region settings - Theme preferences (dark/light mode) - Cookie consent choices - Account settings and customizations These improve your user experience by providing a personalized browsing experience. 2.5 Third-Party Cookies We allow third-party services to place cookies on your device, including: - Social media platforms (for sharing and integration) - Analytics providers - Advertising networks - Payment processors These third parties have their own cookie policies and privacy practices.

3.1 Your Consent We use a cookie consent banner to inform you about our cookie usage and obtain your consent for non-essential cookies. Your choices are: - Accept All: Allow all types of cookies - Reject Non-Essential: Allow only essential cookies - Manage Preferences: Customize which types of cookies you accept Your consent is stored in a cookie so we remember your preferences on future visits. 3.2 Changing Your Cookie Preferences You can change your cookie preferences at any time by: - Visiting our cookie preferences center on our website - Contacting us at privacy@caelvixstudios.com - Updating your browser settings Please note that refusing certain cookies may affect your ability to use some features of our website. 3.3 Browser Cookie Settings You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to: - View cookies stored on your device - Block cookies from specific sites - Delete cookies from your device - Set privacy levels To manage cookies in your browser: - Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data - Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data - Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data - Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Clear browsing data Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality. 3.4 Third-Party Cookie Control You can opt-out of third-party marketing cookies through: - Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) - www.aboutads.info - Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) - www.networkadvertising.org - Your browser's Do Not Track settings 3.5 Email and Marketing Preferences You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link in any marketing email or updating your email preferences in your account settings.

4.1 Essential Cookies - Session ID: Maintains your login session (expires at end of session) - CSRF Token: Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks - Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences (expires after 12 months) - Language Preference: Stores your language choice (expires after 1 year) 4.2 Analytics Cookies - Google Analytics: _ga, _gat, _gid (expires after 2 years) - Custom Analytics: caelvix_session, caelvix_user_analytics (expires after 90 days) - Performance Metrics: Tracks page load times and performance data 4.3 Marketing Cookies - Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions and user behavior (expires after 180 days) - Google Ads: Enables retargeting for Google advertising - Email Service Provider: Tracks email campaign engagement 4.4 Functionality Cookies - User Preferences: Theme, layout, and interface preferences - Feature Toggles: Remembers which features you have enabled - Device Information: Optimizes content for your device type For a complete list of cookies and their specific details, please contact us.

5.1 Social Media Integrations If you use social login or sharing features, social media platforms may set cookies: - Facebook: f, datr, sb, wd (persistent cookies) - Twitter: personalization_id, guest_id (persistent cookies) - LinkedIn: lidc, bcookie (persistent cookies) These cookies allow social platforms to track your activity across the web and personalize your experience. Consult their privacy policies for more information. 5.2 Payment Processing Payment processors may set cookies to: - Secure your transaction - Prevent fraud - Improve checkout experience - Store payment preferences Examples include Stripe, PayPal, and other payment service providers. 5.3 Customer Support Our customer support tools may set cookies for: - Chat session management - Support ticket tracking - Help center analytics 5.4 Advertising Partners We work with advertising networks that set cookies for: - Measuring ad performance - Frequency capping - User audience analysis - Conversion tracking Partners include Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and other ad networks. 5.5 Content Delivery Content delivery networks (CDNs) and optimization services may set cookies for: - Performance monitoring - Cache optimization - User experience improvement

Some web browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, our website does not respond to Do Not Track browser signals due to the lack of industry standards. However, you can prevent tracking through: - Browser cookie settings - Privacy extensions and add-ons - Opting out of analytics services - Disabling third-party cookies We respect privacy and provide various ways to control your data collection.

Cookies have different lifespans: 7.1 Session Cookies - Expire when you close your browser - Do not store data on your device permanently - Used for essential website functionality - Examples: Login sessions, form data, security tokens 7.2 Persistent Cookies - Remain on your device after you close your browser - Expire after a set period (days, months, or years) - Used for preferences, analytics, and marketing - Examples: Analytics cookies, preference cookies 7.3 Cookie Expiration Examples - Essential cookies: 1 hour to 12 months - Analytics cookies: 90 days to 2 years - Marketing cookies: 30 days to 6 months - Preference cookies: 1 year to indefinite When a cookie expires, it is automatically deleted from your device.

8.1 Data Security Cookies are stored locally on your device and are not accessible to unauthorized parties. However, they may contain identifiers that link to your personal information stored on our servers. We protect cookie-related data through: - Encryption of sensitive cookie data - Secure transmission (HTTPS) - Access controls and authentication - Regular security audits 8.2 Cross-Site Tracking Prevention We do not sell your personal data obtained through cookies. However, third-party cookies from advertising partners may track you across multiple websites. To prevent cross-site tracking: - Use privacy-focused browsers - Enable privacy features in your browser - Use cookie management tools - Opt-out of third-party cookies 8.3 Cookie Data and Personal Information Cookies may be linked to your personal information including: - Email address - IP address - Browsing history - Device information - Preference data This linkage allows us to provide personalized services while respecting your privacy. For more information on how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

9.1 GDPR (European Union) Under GDPR, we must obtain explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies. EU visitors will see a cookie consent banner allowing them to: - Accept or reject non-essential cookies - Customize cookie preferences - Withdraw consent at any time 9.2 CCPA (California) California residents have the right to know what cookies we use and opt-out of certain tracking. Our cookie policy complies with CCPA requirements. 9.3 Other Jurisdictions We comply with cookie laws in all jurisdictions where we operate, including: - ePrivacy Directive (UK, EU) - CAN-SPAM Act (USA) - PIPEDA (Canada) - Other local privacy regulations

If you prefer not to use cookies, we offer alternatives: 10.1 Server-Side Sessions We can maintain your session using server-side session storage without cookies (though this requires special configuration). 10.2 Limited Functionality You can use our website with minimal functionality by disabling cookies, though some features may not work properly. 10.3 Mobile App Our mobile app uses alternative technologies to cookies for maintaining preferences and sessions. Please note that disabling all cookies may limit your experience on our website.

11.1 How We Store Consent We store your cookie consent choices in a cookie called "caelvix_consent" for 12 months. This cookie contains: - Your consent choices (accept/reject categories) - Timestamp of consent - Cookie version 11.2 Withdrawing Consent You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time by: - Updating your preferences in our cookie consent banner - Contacting us at privacy@caelvixstudios.com - Clearing your cookies and disabling them in your browser When you withdraw consent, we will stop setting new cookies of the types you rejected. Existing cookies will be deleted according to their settings. 11.3 Re-Showing the Consent Banner If you clear all cookies, you will be presented with the cookie consent banner again on your next visit.

12.1 Questions About Cookies If you have questions about our cookie practices, please contact: Caelvix Studios Privacy Officer Email: privacy@caelvixstudios.com Address: San Francisco, CA, United States 12.2 Updates to This Policy We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices, new technologies, or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes and obtain consent if required. This Cookie Policy is effective as of January 1, 2025. 12.3 Related Policies For more information on how we handle your personal data, please see: - Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - GDPR Data Processing Agreement (upon request) We are committed to transparency and protecting your privacy while maintaining website functionality and improving user experience.