Last updated: December 17, 2024
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer or mobile device when you visit them. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your computer’s hard drive and stored there. When you return to the same website, your browser sends these cookies back to the website, allowing it to recognize you and remember things like your preferences.
The Igniting Studio uses cookies for several purposes on our website theignitingstudio.com: (1) To ensure our website functions properly and securely; (2) To improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences; (3) To analyze how our website is used and identify areas for improvement; (4) To deliver relevant advertising and marketing content; (5) To measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns; (6) To prevent fraud and improve website security; (7) To comply with legal requirements and protect user rights.
We use four main categories of cookies: Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active): These cookies are essential for our website to function. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided. These include session cookies, security cookies, and load-balancing cookies. Performance/Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if they get error messages. We use Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, and similar tools. All information is aggregated and anonymous. Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. Marketing/Targeting Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They remember that you have visited our website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers. We use Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, and Google Ads tracking.
Google Analytics 4 Cookies: _ga (expires: 2 years) – Distinguishes unique users, _ga_[container-id] (expires: 2 years) – Maintains session state, _gid (expires: 24 hours) – Distinguishes unique users. Google Tag Manager Cookies: Used to manage and deploy marketing and analytics tags. Session Cookies: PHPSESSID, ASP.NET_SessionId – Maintain your session while browsing our site (expire when you close your browser). Security Cookies: __Secure- prefixed cookies ensure secure transmission of data over HTTPS connections. Facebook Pixel Cookies: _fbp (expires: 3 months) – Used to track conversions, optimize ads, and build targeted audiences for future ads. LinkedIn Insight Tag: li_sugr (expires: 3 months) – Used to track conversions and build matched audiences. Preference Cookies: language-preference, theme-preference – Remember your language and theme settings (expire: 1 year).
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies: Google LLC (Analytics, Ads, Tag Manager): Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy, Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. Meta Platforms Inc. (Facebook Pixel): Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/, Opt-out: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads. LinkedIn Corporation (Insight Tag): Privacy Policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy, Opt-out: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retargeting-opt-out. Microsoft Corporation (Clarity, Bing Ads): Privacy Policy: https://privacy.microsoft.com/privacystatement, Opt-out: https://account.microsoft.com/privacy/ad-settings. These third parties may use cookies to track your online activities across different websites. Each service operates under its own privacy policy and cookie practices.
You have several options to manage cookies: Our Cookie Preference Center: Click the cookie preferences icon at the bottom left of our website to access our cookie settings. Here you can enable or disable different categories of cookies (except strictly necessary ones). Browser Settings: You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to: View cookies stored on your device, Delete existing cookies, Block cookies from specific sites, Block all cookies (not recommended as it may break website functionality). Browser-Specific Instructions: Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data, Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data, Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data, Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions. Mobile Devices: iOS: Settings > Safari > Block All Cookies, Android: Browser Menu > Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies. Third-Party Opt-Outs: Use the opt-out links provided in the Third-Party Cookies section above to control advertising cookies.
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive, we must obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. Consent Management: When you first visit our website, we display a cookie banner explaining our cookie use and asking for your consent. You can choose to: Accept all cookies, Customize your preferences, Reject non-essential cookies. Legitimate Interest: For some cookies, we rely on legitimate interest as our legal basis, particularly for analytics cookies that help us improve our website. You can object to this processing at any time. Withdrawal of Consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time by: Using our cookie preference center, Changing your browser settings, Contacting us directly at info@theignitingstudio.com. Records: We maintain records of your consent choices and the date/time they were made for compliance purposes.
Some cookies may contain personal data or be linked to personal data we hold about you: Direct Personal Data: Cookies may contain your email address, user ID, or other identifying information if you are logged into our services. Linked Data: Anonymous cookie data may be linked to your contact information if you fill out forms or contact us. Data Protection: All personal data in cookies is protected according to our Privacy Policy and GDPR requirements. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect cookie data. Data Retention: Cookie data is retained for the periods specified for each cookie type. When cookies expire, the data is automatically deleted. Your Rights: You have the same data protection rights for cookie data as for other personal data, including access, rectification, erasure, and portability.
Some of our cookie-related services are provided by companies based outside the European Economic Area (EEA): United States: Google, Meta (Facebook), Microsoft, and LinkedIn are based in the US. Data transfers are protected by: EU-US Data Privacy Framework adequacy decision, Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), Each company’s privacy shield certifications where applicable. Other Countries: We may use services from other countries with adequate data protection levels as determined by the European Commission. Safeguards: All international transfers include appropriate technical and legal safeguards to ensure your data receives the same level of protection as within the EU. Your Rights: You can request information about international transfers and obtain copies of the safeguards we have in place.
We implement various security measures to protect cookie data: Secure Transmission: All cookies are transmitted over secure HTTPS connections using SSL/TLS encryption. HttpOnly Flags: Where appropriate, cookies are marked as HttpOnly to prevent access by client-side scripts, reducing XSS attack risks. Secure Flags: Cookies containing sensitive data are marked as Secure, ensuring they’re only transmitted over HTTPS. SameSite Attributes: We use SameSite attributes to prevent CSRF attacks and provide additional security. Regular Audits: We regularly audit our cookie implementation and security measures. Data Minimization: We only collect and store the minimum cookie data necessary for our specified purposes. Access Controls: Access to cookie data is restricted to authorized personnel only.
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in: Our cookie practices, Legal or regulatory requirements, Third-party services we use, Website functionality improvements. Notification of Changes: Significant changes will be communicated by: Email notification to registered users, Prominent notice on our website, Updated “last modified” date at the top of this policy. Review Period: We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices. Previous Versions: Previous versions of this policy are available upon request. Effective Date: Changes become effective immediately upon posting unless otherwise specified.
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: Email: info@theignitingstudio.com, Postal Address: The Igniting Studio, 1052 Budapest, Semmelweis utca 14., Hungary, Phone: +36 30 717 8637, Data Protection Officer: You can reach our DPO through the contact information above. Response Time: We will respond to cookie-related inquiries within 5 business days. Complaints: If you’re not satisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with the Hungarian National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (NAIH) or your local data protection authority. Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM CET.
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