1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
GrapherSer Photography uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use and how you can manage them.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They include:
- Session cookies: Allow you to navigate through our website
- Security cookies: Help detect malicious activity and protect user data
- Cookie consent cookies: Remember your cookie preferences
- Load balancing cookies: Ensure optimal website performance
2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously:
- Google Analytics: Tracks website usage and user behavior
- Performance cookies: Monitor website speed and functionality
- Error tracking cookies: Help identify and fix technical issues
2.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns:
- Social media cookies: Enable sharing on social platforms
- Advertising cookies: Deliver targeted advertisements
- Conversion tracking: Measure campaign effectiveness
- Remarketing cookies: Show relevant ads on other websites
2.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies enhance website functionality and provide personalized features:
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and choices
- Language cookies: Remember your language preference
- Form data cookies: Temporarily store form information
3. Specific Cookies Used
3.1 First-Party Cookies
| Cookie Name |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
| _gs_session |
Session management |
Session |
Necessary |
| _gs_csrf |
Security protection |
Session |
Necessary |
| cookie_consent |
Stores cookie preferences |
1 year |
Necessary |
| newsletter_popup |
Newsletter signup tracking |
30 days |
Functional |
3.2 Third-Party Cookies
| Service |
Purpose |
Duration |
Type |
| Google Analytics |
Website analytics and user behavior tracking |
2 years |
Analytics |
| Facebook Pixel |
Social media integration and advertising |
90 days |
Marketing |
| Google Ads |
Advertising and conversion tracking |
90 days |
Marketing |
4. How We Use Cookies
4.1 Website Functionality
We use cookies to:
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Keep you logged in during your visit
- Ensure website security and prevent fraud
- Provide consistent user experience across pages
4.2 Analytics and Performance
Cookies help us:
- Understand how visitors use our website
- Identify popular content and pages
- Improve website performance and user experience
- Monitor and resolve technical issues
4.3 Marketing and Advertising
We use marketing cookies to:
- Show relevant advertisements on other websites
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Provide personalized content and offers
- Enable social media sharing features
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
5.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only necessary cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
- Learn more about our cookie practices
5.2 Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
5.3 Opting Out of Third-Party Cookies
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
6.1 Necessary Cookies
Disabling necessary cookies may result in:
- Reduced website functionality
- Security vulnerabilities
- Inability to use certain features
- Poor user experience
6.2 Analytics and Marketing Cookies
Disabling these cookies will:
- Prevent us from improving the website based on usage data
- Result in less relevant advertising
- Disable social media integration features
- Prevent personalized content delivery
7. Cookie Retention Periods
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain until expiration date or manual deletion
- Analytics cookies: Typically retained for 2 years
- Marketing cookies: Usually retained for 30-90 days
8. Updates to Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:
- Changes in cookie usage
- New technologies and features
- Legal and regulatory requirements
- Industry best practices
We will notify you of significant changes by:
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Posting notices on our website
- Sending email notifications when appropriate
9. International Data Transfers
Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer your data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children through cookies. If you believe a child has provided information through our cookies, please contact us immediately.
11. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Our legal basis for using cookies includes:
- Consent: For non-essential cookies when you accept our cookie banner
- Legitimate interests: For analytics and website improvement
- Contractual necessity: For providing requested services
- Legal compliance: For meeting regulatory requirements
12. Contact Information
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or cookie practices, please contact us:
13. Additional Resources
For more information about cookies and online privacy: