Cookie Policy
This policy explains how Vale Studio uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Vale Studio uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website performance, and provide personalized content and services.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, form submissions, and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples: Session management, security tokens, load balancing
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
Can be disabled: No - required for website functionality
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website performance and user experience.
Examples: Google Analytics, page views, bounce rate, traffic sources
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes - through browser settings or opt-out tools
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences, contact form information, or filter selections) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Examples: Language settings, form preferences, portfolio filters
Duration: 30 days to 1 year
Can be disabled: Yes - but may affect website functionality
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if error messages are encountered. This helps us optimize website performance.
Examples: Load times, error tracking, performance monitoring
Duration: Session to 1 year
Can be disabled: Yes - through browser settings
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services we use to enhance our website functionality:
- Google Analytics: Helps us understand website usage and visitor behavior
- Social Media Platforms: Enables sharing of our content on Facebook, Instagram, and Behance
- Video Services: For embedded video content and performance optimization
- Font Services: For web font delivery and performance
These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of these external services.
How We Use Cookies
Vale Studio uses cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure our website functions properly and securely
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To analyze website traffic and user behavior
- To improve our website performance and user experience
- To provide relevant content and services
- To measure the effectiveness of our marketing efforts
- To prevent fraud and enhance security
Managing Cookies
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:
- View what cookies you have and delete them individually
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from particular sites
- Block all cookies from being set
- Delete all cookies when you close your browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox:
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari:
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Edge:
Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and limit your user experience.
Analytics Opt-Out
If you wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can:
- Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Adjust your browser settings to block third-party cookies
- Use privacy-focused browser extensions
Mobile Devices
Mobile devices may use different mechanisms than cookies. You can control tracking through your device settings:
iOS Devices:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → Ask Apps Not to Track
Android Devices:
Settings → Privacy → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalization
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
Questions About Cookies
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: