Introduction
This Cookies Policy explains how Stellaris Studios ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, stellarisstudios.com (the "Website"). It describes what cookies are, the types of cookies we use, how we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
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, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit (e.g., your preferred language, font size, and other preferences) over a period of time.
How We Use Cookies
Stellaris Studios uses cookies to enhance your experience on our Website. Specifically, we use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the Website functions properly: Some cookies are essential for the operation of our Website, enabling you to navigate and use its features.
- To personalize your experience: We use cookies to remember your preferences and settings, such as language preferences, so we can provide you with a more personalized experience.
- To analyze Website traffic and usage: We use cookies to collect information about how visitors use our Website, including which pages are most popular, how long users stay on the site, and how often they return. This information helps us improve our Website and tailor it to better meet the needs of our visitors.
- To provide targeted advertising: We may use cookies to show you relevant advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior. This helps us promote our services to potential clients.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website and enable you to use its features. Without these cookies, some services on our Website may not function properly.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website, such as which pages are most visited and if they experience any errors. These cookies help us improve the performance of our Website.
- Functionality Cookies: These cookies allow our Website to remember your preferences and provide enhanced functionality, such as remembering your language preference or login information.
- Targeting/Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Here's a detailed table outlining the specific cookies we use, their purpose, and their duration:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Maintains user session across pages. Essential for website functionality. | Session |
| _ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 2 years |
| _gid | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users. | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
| cookieconsent_status | Remembers the user's cookie consent preferences. | 1 year |
| stellaris_language | Stores the user's preferred language for the website. | 1 year |
| ad_user_data | Tracks user behavior for targeted advertising purposes. | 90 days |
Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may also use third-party cookies on our Website. These cookies are placed by third-party service providers, such as Google Analytics and advertising networks, to help us analyze Website traffic, provide targeted advertising, and improve our services. We do not control these third-party cookies, and their use is subject to the third parties' own privacy policies.
For example, we use Google Analytics to collect and analyze data about website traffic and usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to identify unique users and track their behavior on our Website. The information generated by these cookies is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google may use this information to compile reports on website activity and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage.
We also work with advertising networks to display targeted advertisements on our Website. These networks use cookies to collect information about your browsing behavior and interests, which is then used to display advertisements that are relevant to you. You can opt out of targeted advertising by visiting the opt-out pages provided by these networks.
How to Control Cookies
You have the right to control whether or not to accept cookies. You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to:
- View the cookies that are currently stored on your device.
- Delete cookies individually or clear all cookies.
- Block all cookies or allow only certain websites to set cookies.
- Set your browser to notify you each time a cookie is offered so that you can decide whether to accept it.
Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, some parts of our Website may not function properly. Additionally, if you delete cookies, any preferences you have set may be lost.
To learn more about how to manage cookies, please refer to the help documentation for your web browser.
You can also opt-out of certain third-party cookies by visiting the following websites:
Changes to This Cookies Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or to comply with legal requirements. We will post any changes to this Cookies Policy on our Website and update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:
Stellaris Studios
7800 Shoal Creek Blvd Suite 100
Austin, TX 78757
Email: privacy@stellarisstudios.com
Phone: (512) 555-0123