Cookie Policy for Blue Barn Creative and Blue Barn Creative Studio
Last Updated: 10/18/2024
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1. Introduction
Welcome to Blue Barn Creative and Blue Barn Creative Studio (“we,” “us,” or “our”). This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our websites (collectively, the “Website”). We use these technologies to enhance your user experience, analyze our website performance, and provide personalized content and advertisements.
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide valuable information to website owners. Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device even after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your web browser.
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3. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
a) Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
b) Performance Cookies: Allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Website. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
c) Functionality Cookies: Enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
d) Targeting Cookies: May be set through our Website by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
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4. Third-Party Cookies
We may allow third-party service providers to place cookies on our Website for the purposes described above. These third parties include:
– Google Analytics: For website analytics.
– Facebook Pixel: For social media integration and advertising.
– Instagram: For social media integration.
– Stripe: For payment processing.
– Calendly: For booking appointments.
These third-party services may collect information sent by your browser as part of a web page request, such as cookies or your IP address.
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5. How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, limiting the ability of websites to set cookies may affect your overall user experience.
To manage cookies in different browsers:
– Google Chrome: Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
– Mozilla Firefox: Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
– Apple Safari: Go to Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data.
– Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions.
For more information about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage or delete them, visit [www.aboutcookies.org](https://www.aboutcookies.org/) or [www.allaboutcookies.org](https://www.allaboutcookies.org/).
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6. Specific Cookies We Use
Here are some of the key cookies we use:
– __Secure-3PSID: Used for targeting and advertising purposes. Duration: 2 years.
– _ga: Used to distinguish users for Google Analytics. Duration: 2 years.
– _fbp: Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products. Duration: 3 months.
– stripe_mid: Used by Stripe for fraud prevention and detection. Duration: 1 year.
– __calendly_session: Used by Calendly to enable appointment scheduling. Duration: Session.
For a full list of cookies we use, please contact us using the details provided in the Contact Us section.
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7. Web Beacons and Pixels
We also use web beacons (also known as clear GIFs or pixel tags) on our Website. These are tiny graphics with a unique identifier, similar in function to cookies, used to track the online movements of users. This allows us to monitor the effectiveness of our site and marketing campaigns.
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8. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. As there is currently no industry standard for recognizing or honoring DNT signals, we do not respond to them at this time. We will continue to monitor developments around DNT browser technology and reassess our practices if necessary.
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9. Cross-Device Tracking
We may use cross-device tracking to provide a consistent experience across your devices. This means that information collected through cookies on one device may be combined with information collected on other devices you use.
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10. Cookies in Email Communications
We may include web beacons in email messages or newsletters to determine whether the messages have been opened and whether links have been clicked. This helps us improve our email communications and make them more relevant to you.
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11. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to manage your cookie preferences. By clicking “Accept All Cookies,” you consent to our use of all cookies. You can adjust your preferences at any time by clicking on the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer.
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12. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new Cookie Policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.
Your continued use of our Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Cookie Policy. Please check this page periodically for updates.
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13. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Blue Barn Creative and Blue Barn Creative Studio
Attn: Data Protection Officer
2655 Reynard Way
San Diego, CA 92103
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (619) 821-2116
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14. Relation to Other Policies
This Cookie Policy forms part of and should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. In case of any conflict between this Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy, the Privacy Policy shall prevail.
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15. Consent
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should set your browser settings accordingly or not use our Website.
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16. International Users
By using our Website, you understand and agree that your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ.
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17. Your Choices
Managing Cookies and Other Technologies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of our Website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
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18. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect the information collected through cookies from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
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19. Children’s Privacy
Our Website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 through cookies or other tracking technologies.
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20. Effective Date
This Cookie Policy is effective as of October 18, 2024.
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Thank you for taking the time to read our Cookie Policy. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to being transparent about our use of cookies and similar technologies.