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Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
Last Updated: Oct 30, 2025, 12:00 AM
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Pixel Pioneer Studios ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website at pixelpioneerstudios.com. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through your browser settings.
2. 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.
Types of Cookies:
Session Cookies:
Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
Help you navigate the website efficiently
Remember items in your shopping cart
Persistent Cookies:
Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
Remember your preferences and settings
Help us recognize you on return visits
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
Purpose:
Enable core website functionality
Remember items in your cart
Maintain your login session
Process payments securely
Prevent fraud and enhance security
Examples:
Session ID cookies
Authentication cookies
Shopping cart cookies
Security cookies
Legal Basis: Necessary for contract performance
3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve it.
Purpose:
Count visits and traffic sources
Measure website performance
Understand which pages are most popular
Identify technical issues
Improve user experience
Services We May Use:
Google Analytics
Hotjar (heatmaps and session recordings)
Custom analytics tools
Information Collected:
Pages visited
Time spent on pages
Bounce rates
Traffic sources
Device and browser information
Anonymous IP addresses
Your Control: You can opt out of these cookies
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (with your consent where required)
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization.
Purpose:
Remember your preferences
Save your language selection
Remember region/location
Store your design preferences
Recall your previous visits
Examples:
Language preference cookie
Region selection cookie
UI preferences cookie
Theme selection (light/dark mode)
Your Control: You can disable these, but some features may not work properly
Legal Basis: Consent or legitimate interest
3.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver personalized advertisements.
Purpose:
Show relevant advertisements
Measure ad campaign effectiveness
Limit ad frequency
Track conversions
Build user profiles for targeting
Services We May Use:
Google Ads
Facebook Pixel
LinkedIn Insight Tag
Twitter conversion tracking
Retargeting pixels
Information Collected:
Browsing history on our site
Interaction with ads
Conversion data
Demographics and interests
Your Control: You can opt out of these cookies
Legal Basis: Consent required
3.5 Social Media Cookies
These cookies allow you to share content and connect with social networks.
Purpose:
Enable social sharing buttons
Show social media feeds
Allow social login
Track social interactions
Third Parties:
Twitter/X
Your Control: You can disable these cookies
Legal Basis: Consent
4. Specific Cookies We Use
Our Website Cookies:
Cookie NameTypePurposeDurationsession_idEssentialMaintains your sessionSessioncart_itemsEssentialRemembers shopping cart7 daysauth_tokenEssentialKeeps you logged in30 dayscookie_consentEssentialStores your cookie preferences1 yearuser_prefsFunctionalRemembers your settings1 year_gaAnalyticsGoogle Analytics tracking2 years_gidAnalyticsGoogle Analytics session24 hours_fbpMarketingFacebook Pixel3 months_linkedin_data_partner_idMarketingLinkedIn tracking180 days
Note: This list may not be exhaustive. Third-party services may set additional cookies.
Third-Party Cookies:
Stripe (Payment Processing):
Essential for secure payment processing
Fraud prevention and security
Cookies set by Stripe.com
Google Services:
Analytics cookies
Ad serving cookies
reCAPTCHA cookies (security)
Social Media Platforms:
Social sharing functionality
Social login features
Tracking pixels
5. Your Cookie Choices & Controls
5.1 Cookie Consent Management
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by:
Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer
Accessing your browser's cookie settings
Using our cookie preference center
5.2 Browser Controls
Most browsers allow you to:
View and delete cookies
Block cookies from specific sites
Block all third-party cookies
Clear all cookies when you close the browser
How to Manage Cookies by Browser:
Google Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Manage your cookie permissions
Safari:
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Remove or block cookies
Microsoft Edge:
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
Manage and delete cookies
Mobile Browsers:
iOS Safari: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
Chrome Mobile: Settings → Site settings → Cookies
Samsung Internet: Settings → Sites and downloads → Site permissions
5.3 Opt-Out Tools
Google Analytics Opt-Out:
Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Download at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Advertising Opt-Outs:
Network Advertising Initiative: http://optout.networkadvertising.org
Digital Advertising Alliance: http://optout.aboutads.info
European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: http://youronlinechoices.eu
Do Not Track:
Enable "Do Not Track" in your browser settings
Note: We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals
6. Mobile Device Identifiers
On mobile devices, we may collect device identifiers similar to cookies:
Mobile Identifiers:
Apple IDFA (Identifier for Advertisers)
Google Advertising ID
Device fingerprints
Your Control:
iOS: Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"
Android: Settings → Google → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
7. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If You Disable Essential Cookies:
❌ Cannot complete purchases
❌ Cannot log into your account
❌ Shopping cart won't work
❌ Security features may be compromised
If You Disable Analytics Cookies:
✓ Website functions normally
✓ We can't improve user experience as effectively
✓ Some performance issues may not be detected
If You Disable Marketing Cookies:
✓ Website functions normally
✓ Ads will be less relevant to you
✓ You'll still see ads, just not personalized
8. How Long Do Cookies Last?
Session Cookies:
Deleted when you close your browser
Typically last 20-30 minutes of inactivity
Persistent Cookies:
Remain for the duration set by the cookie
Can range from days to years
See specific durations in Section 4 table
Our Policy:
We use the minimum duration necessary
Cookies are regularly reviewed and updated
Old cookies are automatically removed
9. Cookies and Personal Data
What's Considered Personal Data:
In General:
Most cookies don't contain personal data
Cookie IDs are typically anonymous
Exceptions:
Cookies combined with other data can identify you
Login cookies contain personal identifiers
Some analytics cookies can build profiles
GDPR Compliance:
If you're in the EU/EEA:
We obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies
You can withdraw consent at any time
We provide clear information about cookie purposes
You have rights over your personal data
CCPA Compliance:
If you're in California:
You can opt out of sale of personal information
Cookies used for advertising may be covered
We respect Global Privacy Control signals
10. Third-Party Cookies
We work with third parties who may set cookies:
Third-Party Services:
Payment Processing:
Stripe sets cookies for secure transactions
Required for payment processing
Subject to Stripe's privacy policy
Analytics & Performance:
Google Analytics
Hotjar
Cloudflare (CDN and security)
Marketing & Advertising:
Google Ads
Facebook Pixel
LinkedIn Insight Tag
Retargeting partners
Social Media:
Twitter/X
Important: We don't control third-party cookies. Please review their privacy policies:
Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privacy
Stripe: https://stripe.com/privacy
11. Cookie Security
How We Protect Cookies:
Security Measures:
Use secure HTTPS connections
Implement HttpOnly flags (prevents JavaScript access)
Use Secure attribute (only transmitted over HTTPS)
Set SameSite attributes (prevents CSRF attacks)
Regular security audits
Your Security:
Never share cookies from logged-in sessions
Log out after using shared computers
Clear cookies on public computers
Use updated browsers with security features
12. International Data Transfers
Cross-Border Cookie Data:
Cookies may result in data transfers to:
United States (Google, Facebook, Stripe)
European Union
Other countries where our partners operate
Safeguards:
Standard contractual clauses
Privacy Shield successor frameworks
Adequacy decisions
Your explicit consent
13. Children's Privacy
Age Restrictions:
Our website is not intended for children under 16
We don't knowingly collect data from children
We don't set cookies on devices we know are used by children
Parents can request deletion of children's data
If You're a Parent:
Contact us if your child provided information
We'll promptly delete any children's data
Email: privacy@pixelpioneerstudios.com
14. Updates to Cookie Policy
Policy Changes:
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
Changes in technology
Legal requirements
New cookies we use
Improved practices
How We Notify You:
Update "Last Updated" date
Prominent notice on website (for significant changes)
Email notification (if you're registered)
Cookie banner update
Your Continued Use:
Using our site after changes constitutes acceptance
Review this policy periodically
We recommend checking quarterly
15. Your Rights
Under GDPR (EU/EEA Residents):
You have the right to:
Access cookie data we hold
Request deletion of cookie data
Object to cookie processing
Withdraw consent
Lodge a complaint with supervisory authority
Under CCPA (California Residents):
You have the right to:
Know what personal information is collected
Know if personal information is sold or shared
Opt out of sale of personal information
Not be discriminated against for exercising rights
16. Contact Us About Cookies
Cookie Questions:
For questions about our use of cookies:
Email: contact@pixelpioneerstudios.com
Subject Line: Cookie Policy Inquiry
Include:
Your specific question or concern
Type of cookies you're asking about
Your location (for applicable privacy laws)
Any evidence if reporting an issue
Response Time: Within 30 days
Cookie Preference Support:
Having trouble managing cookies?
Email: contact@pixelpioneerstudios.com
Subject Line: Cookie Settings Help
We'll help you:
Adjust your cookie preferences
Understand different cookie types
Use browser controls effectively
Resolve technical issues
17. Related Policies
This Cookie Policy should be read together with:
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Data Processing Agreement (for business customers)
18. Glossary of Terms
Cookie: Small text file stored on your device
First-Party Cookie: Set by the website you're visiting
Third-Party Cookie: Set by a different domain than the one you're visiting
Session Cookie: Temporary cookie deleted when you close browser
Persistent Cookie: Remains on device for specified period
HTTP Cookie: Standard cookie transmitted via HTTP
Secure Cookie: Only transmitted over HTTPS connections
HttpOnly Cookie: Cannot be accessed via JavaScript
SameSite Cookie: Controls when cookies are sent with cross-site requests
Tracking Cookie: Follows your browsing across websites
Flash Cookie: Stored via Adobe Flash Player (less common now)
Web Beacon/Pixel: Tiny image used for tracking (similar to cookies)
19. Cookie Consent Record
We keep records of your cookie consent including:
Date and time of consent
Consent preferences selected
Version of cookie policy accepted
IP address (anonymized)
How consent was given
This helps us demonstrate compliance with privacy laws.
20. Questions & Concerns
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Are cookies dangerous?
A: Cookies themselves are not dangerous. They cannot run programs or contain viruses. However, tracking cookies can impact privacy.
Q: Will the website work without cookies?
A: Essential cookies are required for core functionality. Optional cookies enhance but aren't required for basic use.
Q: How often should I clear cookies?
A: It depends on your privacy preferences. Clearing regularly enhances privacy but requires you to log in again.
Q: Can I accept some cookies but not others?
A: Yes! Use our cookie preference center to customize which cookies you accept.
Q: Do you sell cookie data?
A: No, we do not sell cookie data or any personal information.
Quick Summary
✅ What We Use:
Essential cookies (required)
Analytics cookies (optional)
Marketing cookies (optional)
Functional cookies (optional)
✅ Your Control:
Manage preferences anytime
Browser controls available
Opt-out tools provided
Can disable non-essential cookies
✅ Your Rights:
Access cookie data
Delete cookie data
Opt out of marketing
Withdraw consent anytime
✅ Our Commitment:
Transparent cookie practices
Minimum necessary duration
Security and privacy protection
Regular policy reviews
Cookie Settings
[Manage Cookie Preferences] - Link to cookie preference center
Last Updated: October 29, 2025
This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Pixel Pioneer Studios
Email: contact@pixelpioneerstudios.com
Website: https://pixelpioneerstudios.com
Legal Compliance Statement
This Cookie Policy complies with:
GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation)
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)
UK Data Protection Act 2018
Other applicable privacy laws
We review and update this policy regularly to maintain compliance.