Cookie Policy

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What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit our website leirecavia.com. They help us provide you with a better user experience and enable certain website functionalities.

How We Use Cookies

Leire Cavia Photography uses cookies for the following purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled:

• Session Management: To maintain your session while browsing the site
• Security: To protect against fraud and maintain website security
• Load Balancing: To distribute website traffic efficiently
• Basic Functionality: To enable core website features

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Google Analytics: To track website usage, page views, and user behavior
• Visitor Statistics: To understand which content is most popular
• Performance Monitoring: To identify and fix website issues
• Traffic Sources: To understand how visitors find our website

Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your browsing experience:

• Preferences: To remember your language and display preferences
• Contact Forms: To remember information you've entered in contact forms
• Navigation: To improve site navigation and user experience
• Content Customization: To personalize content based on your interests

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

We may use cookies for promotional purposes:

• Social Media Integration: To enable sharing on social platforms
• Newsletter Preferences: To track newsletter sign-ups and preferences
• Campaign Tracking: To measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
• Retargeting: To show relevant content to return visitors

Types of Cookies We Use

First-Party Cookies

These are cookies set directly by our website and can only be read by leirecavia.com.

Third-Party Cookies

These cookies are set by external services we use:

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
• Social Media Platforms: When you share content or interact with social media buttons
• Portfolio Hosting Services: If we use external services to host images
• Contact Form Services: If we use third-party form processing services

Cookie Duration

Session Cookies

• Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Used for essential site functionality and security

Persistent Cookies

• Remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted
• Duration varies from 24 hours to 2 years depending on purpose
• Used for analytics, preferences, and enhanced user experience

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome

1. Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
2. Choose your preferred cookie settings

Mozilla Firefox

1. Go to Options > Privacy & Security
2. Choose your cookie and tracking protection settings

Safari

1. Go to Preferences > Privacy
2. Choose your cookie and website data settings

Microsoft Edge

1. Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions
2. Choose your cookie settings

Disabling Cookies

You can disable cookies entirely, but please note that:

• Some website features may not work properly
• Your user experience may be affected
• Contact forms and certain functionalities may be limited

Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you may see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences
• Review our cookie policy

Specific Cookie Details

Google Analytics Cookies

• Cookie Names: _ga, _gid, _gat
• Purpose: Website traffic analysis and user behavior tracking
• Duration: 13 months to 2 years
• Type: Third-party persistent cookies

Session Cookies

• Cookie Names: PHPSESSID, session_token
• Purpose: Maintain user session and website functionality
• Duration: Session only (deleted when browser closes)
• Type: First-party session cookies

Preference Cookies

• Cookie Names: language_pref, display_pref
• Purpose: Remember user preferences and settings
• Duration: 1 year
• Type: First-party persistent cookies

Your Rights Regarding Cookies

Under applicable privacy laws, you have the right to:

• Information: Know what cookies are being used and why
• Choice: Accept or reject non-essential cookies
• Access: Request information about the data collected through cookies
• Deletion: Request deletion of data collected through cookies
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for cookie use at any time

International Data Transfers

Some of the services that use cookies may transfer data internationally:

• Google Analytics data may be transferred to the United States
• We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers
• Data is processed in accordance with applicable privacy laws

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in our use of cookies
• New legal requirements
• Technological developments
• Improvements to our website

When we update this policy, we will:

• Post the new version on our website
• Update the "Last Updated" date
• Notify users of material changes when required by law

Third-Party Cookie Policies

For more information about third-party cookies, please refer to the respective privacy policies:

• Google Analytics: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Social Media Platforms: Refer to their individual privacy policies

Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Leire Cavia Photography
Email: info@leirecavia.com
Phone: +34 664 667 863
Website: leirecavia.com
Instagram: @leire.cavia

For specific privacy concerns: info@leirecavia.com

Additional Resources

• Our full Privacy Policy: [Link to Privacy Policy]
• Terms of Service: [Link to Terms of Service]
• Copyright Policy: [Link to Copyright Policy]