Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Aurora Visuals ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website, auroravisuals.com ("Website"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Aurora Visuals) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.
Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for our Website to operate and are referred to as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Online Properties. For example, we use cookies to:
- Help us understand how visitors use our Website, including which pages are most popular and how long visitors stay on each page.
- Remember your preferences, such as language settings and dark mode preferences.
- Analyze trends, administer the website, track users’ movements around the website, and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole.
- Improve our marketing efforts by displaying advertisements that are relevant to your interests.
Types of Cookies We Use
The specific types of first and third-party cookies served through our Website and the purposes they perform are described in more detail below (Please note that the specific cookies served may vary depending on the specific Online Properties you visit):
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users. | Performance | 2 years |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users. | Performance | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate. | Performance | 1 minute |
| darkMode | Remembers user's dark mode preference. | Functionality | Persistent (until cleared) |
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session. | Essential | End of session |
How Can I Control Cookies?
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by using your web browser settings. You can set your browser to notify you when you receive a cookie, giving you the chance to decide whether to accept it. You can also set your browser to reject cookies altogether.
The methods for controlling cookies vary from browser to browser. Consult your browser’s help menu for instructions on how to manage your cookie preferences.
For example:
- Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data.
Please note that if you choose to reject cookies, you may not be able to use all the features of our Website. For example, your preferred language or dark mode settings may not be remembered.
You can also visit www.allaboutcookies.org for detailed information on how to manage and remove cookies across a number of different internet browsers.
WCAG and ARIA Compliance
At Aurora Visuals, we are committed to ensuring that our website is accessible to everyone, including individuals with disabilities. We strive to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and use Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) attributes to enhance the accessibility of our content. This includes providing alternative text for images, ensuring proper semantic structure, and using ARIA roles and attributes to provide assistive technologies with the information they need to interpret and present our content effectively. We regularly audit our website to identify and address any accessibility issues, and we welcome feedback from users to help us improve the accessibility of our website.
SEO Optimization
Aurora Visuals prioritizes Search Engine Optimization (SEO) to ensure our website is easily discoverable by potential clients. We employ best practices such as keyword research, optimization of meta descriptions and title tags, creation of high-quality content, and building relevant backlinks. Our website structure is designed to be easily crawled and indexed by search engines. Regular content updates and ongoing SEO audits ensure that our website remains visible and competitive in search engine results, driving organic traffic and helping us reach a wider audience.
Responsive Design
Our website utilizes responsive design principles to provide an optimal viewing experience across a wide range of devices, including desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. The layout and content dynamically adjust to fit the screen size of the device, ensuring that users can easily navigate and interact with our website regardless of how they are accessing it. This approach enhances user satisfaction and engagement, improving the overall user experience.
Dark Theme
The dark theme feature provides users with the option to switch to a darker color scheme, which can be more comfortable for viewing in low-light conditions. This feature enhances accessibility and reduces eye strain, providing a more pleasant user experience, especially for users who spend long periods browsing our website.
Bootstrap-Inspired Design
While not directly using the Bootstrap framework, our design incorporates many of the principles and best practices associated with it. This includes a grid-based layout, consistent typography, reusable components, and a focus on mobile-first design. This approach results in a clean, modern, and user-friendly website that is easy to maintain and update.
Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please, therefore, re-visit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
The date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicates when it was last updated.
Where can I get further information?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please contact us at:
Aurora Visuals
Attn: Data Protection Officer
123 Pike Street
Seattle, WA 98101
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (206) 555-1212