What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and analyzing how you use our site.
How We Use Cookies
ThistleKay Wedding Photography uses cookies for various purposes:
- Essential functionality of our website
- Remembering your preferences and settings
- Analyzing website traffic and performance
- Improving user experience
- Marketing and advertising (with consent)
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, form submission, and secure areas access. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Security Cookies: Help protect against fraud and maintain site security
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and choices
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most popular and if visitors get error messages. This helps us improve our website's performance.
- Analytics Cookies: Track visitor behavior and site usage
- Optimization Cookies: Help improve website speed and functionality
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features and personal content.
- Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices
- Language Cookies: Remember your preferred language
- Location Cookies: Remember your location preferences
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may be set through our site by our advertising partners.
- Advertising Cookies: Track your browsing habits for targeted ads
- Social Media Cookies: Enable social media features and sharing
- Retargeting Cookies: Show you relevant ads on other websites
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party service providers who set cookies on our website:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us:
- Measure website traffic and performance
- Understand visitor behavior patterns
- Improve our website content and structure
- Identify popular content and pages
Social Media Platforms
Our website includes social media sharing buttons and embedded content that may set cookies:
- Facebook
- Instagram
- Pinterest
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
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
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the three dots menu
- Select "Settings" then "Privacy and security"
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Firefox and click the menu button
- Select "Preferences" then "Privacy & Security"
- Under "Cookies and Site Data" choose your settings
Safari
- Open Safari and go to "Preferences"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Choose your cookie blocking settings
Microsoft Edge
- Open Edge and click the three dots menu
- Select "Settings" then "Privacy, search, and services"
- Under "Cookies" choose your preferences
Cookie Duration
Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Duration varies:
- Functional cookies: Up to 1 year
- Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
- Marketing cookies: Up to 2 years
Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:
- Contact forms may not function correctly
- Your preferences won't be remembered
- Some interactive features may be limited
- Website performance may be affected
Mobile Devices
Mobile devices may use different technologies similar to cookies:
- Device identifiers
- Local storage
- Application data caches
You can manage these through your device settings or app preferences.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
- Posting a notice on our website
- Sending an email notification (if you've provided your email)
Your Rights
Under applicable privacy laws, you have rights regarding cookies and data collection:
- Right to be informed about cookie usage
- Right to consent to or refuse cookies
- Right to withdraw consent at any time
- Right to access information about cookies
- Right to delete cookies from your device
Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: