Cookie Policy - Graylight Creative

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Graylight Creative ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our services.

By using our services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our services.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device 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).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, authentication, and session management. Without these cookies, the services you have requested cannot be provided.

Examples:

Session Cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit
CSRF Tokens: Protect against cross-site request forgery attacks
Authentication Tokens: Verify your identity and session
Load Balancing: Distribute website traffic efficiently

3.2 Functional Cookies

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

Examples:

User Preferences: Remember your settings and preferences
Dashboard Customization: Save your dashboard layout preferences
Language Selection: Remember your preferred language
Theme Preferences: Remember display preferences (if applicable)

3.3 Analytics Cookies

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

Information Collected:

Pages visited and time spent on each page
Features used and buttons clicked
Browser type and operating system
Referring website or marketing source
Device information (screen size, device type)

3.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies (Not Currently Used)

We do not currently use third-party advertising cookies. If we implement advertising in the future, we will update this policy and obtain your consent where required by law.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these cookies, and you should check the third-party websites for more information.

4.1 Third-Party Services We Use

Stripe (Payment Processing)

Stripe may set cookies to process payments securely. View their cookie policy at: stripe.com/privacy

Google reCAPTCHA (Security)

Google reCAPTCHA helps protect our forms from spam and abuse. View their privacy policy at: policies.google.com/privacy

OAuth Providers (Google, Facebook, LinkedIn, Apple)

If you use social login, these providers may set their own cookies. Please refer to their respective privacy policies.

5. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

Authentication: To log you in and keep you logged in during your session
Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
Preferences: To remember your settings and choices
Performance: To analyze how our website performs and identify areas for improvement
Functionality: To provide features like social media integration
Analytics: To understand user behavior and improve our services

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies have different lifespans:

Session Cookies

Deleted when you close your browser. Used for authentication and session management.

Persistent Cookies

Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Used for remembering preferences and analytics.

Typical duration: 30 days to 2 years

7. Managing Cookies

7.1 Browser Settings

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

Block all cookies
Allow only first-party cookies (block third-party cookies)
Clear all cookies when you close your browser
Notify you when a cookie is set

7.2 Browser-Specific Instructions

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 → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

7.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies

Warning: If you disable essential cookies, you may not be able to use certain features of our website, including logging in, saving preferences, or accessing your account.

8. Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to Do Not Track signals. We do not currently respond to Do Not Track signals.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

Email: privacy@graylightcreative.com

Support: support@graylightcreative.com

Website: https://graylightcreative.com