Luminance Studios - Cookies Policy
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you browse websites. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies. Essentially, they help websites remember information about your visit, like your preferred language and other settings. Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your personal computer or mobile device when you go offline, while session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
At Luminance Studios, located in the vibrant heart of New York City's photography scene, we value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.luminancestudios.com, and how you can control them.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable you to navigate our site and use essential features, such as accessing secure areas and making bookings. Without these cookies, services you have asked for, like secure login, cannot be provided.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies help us to improve the way our website works. For example, we use Google Analytics to understand how customers arrive at our site, browse or use our site and highlight areas where we can improve, such as navigation and booking experience.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your language or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. These cookies can also be used to remember changes you have made to text size, fonts and other parts of web pages that you can customize. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaign. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers. Quite often targeting or advertising cookies will be linked to site functionality provided by the other organization. Currently, Luminance Studios does not actively use Advertising Cookies, however, we may explore this functionality in the future to better serve our clients with relevant information about our services.
Here’s a detailed table outlining the specific types of cookies we use, their purpose, and their duration:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 2 years | Performance |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 24 hours | Performance |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session across pages. | Session | Essential |
| cookieconsent_status | Records user consent for cookie usage. | 1 year | Functionality |
Our website might include content from third-party websites or services, such as social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook), video platforms (YouTube, Vimeo) or map services (Google Maps). These third-party services may use cookies or other tracking technologies. We do not have control over these third-party cookies and encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services for more information about their cookie practices.
Your Choices
You have several options when it comes to controlling cookies:
- Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can typically configure your browser to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or prompt you each time a cookie is offered. Keep in mind that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to access certain features or content on our website. You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your browser.
- Cookie Consent Tools: When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner or pop-up. This tool allows you to customize your cookie preferences and choose which types of cookies you want to accept. You can typically revisit and modify your consent settings at any time by clicking on a "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
- Opt-Out Tools: Some third-party services offer opt-out tools that allow you to prevent them from tracking your online activity. For example, Google Analytics provides a browser add-on that allows you to opt-out of data collection. These tools can be helpful if you want to limit the tracking of your online behavior across multiple websites.
Please note that if you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. For example, you may not be able to log in to your account, save your preferences, or access certain content. However, you will still be able to browse our website and access general information about our services.
For more information about managing cookies, please visit the following resources:
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices or applicable laws. We will post any updates on our website and encourage you to review this policy periodically. By continuing to use our website after we post changes, you agree to the updated Cookies Policy.
If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected] or by mail at: Luminance Studios, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 2000, New York, NY 10111.
Luminance Studios is owned and operated by Isabella Rossi Photography LLC, a New York limited liability company, committed to providing world-class photography services while respecting the privacy of our clients and website visitors. This Cookies Policy is an integral part of our commitment to transparency and data protection. Isabella Rossi is the Data Protection Officer and can be reached at the email above for any queries regarding your personal data.