Cookie Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how ELITE INK LTD ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at northerninkstudio.com.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remain on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

• Cookie Consent: Remembers your cookie preferences
• Session Management: Maintains your session as you navigate the site
• Security: Helps protect against security threats

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Links clicked and navigation paths
• Browser type and device information
• Referring websites

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. We may work with third-party advertising networks that use cookies to serve ads based on your browsing activity.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

4. Your Cookie Choices

4.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use cookies. You can choose to:

• Accept: Allow all cookies
• Manage Preferences: Choose which types of cookies to accept (if available)

4.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete cookies after you close your browser
• Be notified when a website wants to set a cookie

Note: If you block or delete essential cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

4.3 Browser-Specific Cookie Controls

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions

5. Third-Party Services

5.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:

• Number of visitors
• How visitors arrived at our website
• Pages visited and time spent
• Geographic location (country/city level)

This information is collected anonymously and used only for statistical purposes. For more information, visit the Google Privacy Policy.

5.2 Social Media

Our website may include social media features (like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter buttons). These features may set cookies to enable proper functionality. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the respective social media companies.

5.3 Google Maps

We embed Google Maps to help you locate our studio. Google Maps may set cookies to provide map functionality. For more information, visit the Google Privacy Policy.

6. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to remember your cookie consent preferences. This allows us to avoid showing you the cookie banner on every visit once you've made your choice.

7. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Cookie duration varies depending on their purpose:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (from days to years, depending on the cookie)

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will post any changes on this page and update the "Effective Date" at the top.

9. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you don't want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, our website does not respond to Do Not Track signals, as there is no industry standard for how to interpret them.

10. Contact Us About Cookies

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

11. Further Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit:

• www.allaboutcookies.org
• www.aboutcookies.org
• www.youronlinechoices.com