Cookies Policy
At Starlight Streams, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent browsing experience. This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using Starlight Streams, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.
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 and to provide website owners with information about how visitors use their site.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for a variety of purposes, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable you to navigate our site and use essential features, such as accessing secure areas.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users get error messages from web pages. We use this information to improve the performance and design of our site.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
- Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Analytics Cookies: We use third-party analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to collect information about website traffic and usage patterns. This helps us understand how users interact with our site and improve the user experience.
Types of Cookies We Use
Here's a detailed overview of the cookies we employ at Starlight Streams:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session across pages. Essential for website functionality. | Session | First-Party |
| _ga | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Tracks website traffic. | 2 years | Third-Party |
| _gid | Google Analytics cookie used to distinguish users. Tracks website traffic. | 24 hours | Third-Party |
| cookieConsent | Remembers user's cookie consent preferences. | 1 year | First-Party |
| adPreferences | Stores user's advertising preferences for targeted ads. | 3 months | Third-Party |
| darkMode | Stores whether the user has selected dark mode for consistent experience. | Local Storage | First-Party |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies to provide certain services or features on our website. These cookies are set by third-party providers and are subject to their respective privacy policies. Some of these third-party providers may include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and tracking.
- Advertising Networks: For serving targeted advertisements.
- Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and integration.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have the right to control and manage your cookie preferences. You can do this through your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to:
- View the cookies that are stored on your device.
- Delete cookies individually or clear all cookies.
- Block all cookies or allow only certain websites to set cookies.
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your browsing experience and may prevent you from accessing certain features of our website. For more information on how to manage cookies, please refer to your browser's help documentation.
Specific Cookie Examples
To further illustrate our cookie usage, consider these scenarios:
- Session Management: When you log in to your Starlight Streams account, a session cookie is created to remember your login details as you navigate through different pages. This cookie expires when you close your browser.
- Personalization: If you select a preferred language for viewing TV show descriptions, a cookie may be set to remember your choice and automatically display content in your preferred language on subsequent visits.
- Analytics: Google Analytics cookies are used to track the number of visitors to specific show pages, allowing us to identify popular content and optimize our recommendations.
Data Retention
We retain cookie data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. The retention period for specific cookies is indicated in the table above.
Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post any updates on this page and encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about our Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Starlight Streams Privacy Department
123 Galaxy Avenue
Chicago, IL 60601
Email:
[email protected]
Phone: (312) 555-9000
Policy Author: Dr. Anya Sharma, Data Privacy Officer, Starlight Streams