Cookie Management

1. Introduction to Cookies

This Cookie Policy explains how Rhetoric Studios ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content.

This policy is an integral part of our Privacy Policy. We recommend reading both documents to fully understand our data handling practices.

This policy complies with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)

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2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They serve various purposes and can be stored on your device for different periods:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until you delete them or they expire
• First-party cookies: Set by our website
• Third-party cookies: Set by our partners and service providers

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Necessary)

These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like:

• Page navigation
• Access to secure areas
• Shopping cart functionality
• Form submissions
• Load balancing

Legal basis: These cookies are processed based on legitimate interests (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) as they are necessary for website functionality.

You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are necessary for website functionality.

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously:

• Number of visitors and traffic sources
• Pages visited and time spent
• Error messages and loading times
• User behavior patterns
• Device and browser information

Legal basis: These cookies are processed based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization:

• Remember your preferences
• Language selection
• Location-based content
• Customized layouts
• Previously viewed items

Legal basis: These cookies are processed based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising:

• Record your visits to our website
• Pages you have visited
• Links you have followed
• Preferences and interests
• Social media integration

Legal basis: These cookies are processed based on your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

4. Specific Cookie Information

5. Third-Party Services and Data Transfers

5.1 Google Analytics

• Provider: Google LLC
• Data Collected: Page views, user behavior, device information
• Retention Period: 26 months
• Data Transfer: United States (under EU-US Data Privacy Framework)
• Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

5.2 Facebook Pixel

• Provider: Meta Platforms, Inc.
• Data Collected: Conversion data, user behavior
• Retention Period: 180 days
• Data Transfer: United States (under EU-US Data Privacy Framework)
• Privacy Policy: Meta Privacy Policy

5.3 HubSpot

• Provider: HubSpot, Inc.
• Data Collected: User interactions, form submissions
• Retention Period: Up to 7 years
• Data Transfer: United States (under EU-US Data Privacy Framework)
• Privacy Policy: HubSpot Privacy Policy

6. Your Cookie Choices

6.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll be presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences by category:
  • Essential (always active)
  • Analytics (optional)
  • Marketing (optional)

Your preferences are stored securely and you can update them at any time on this page. No non-essential cookies are set until you provide explicit consent.

6.2 Managing Your Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

• Using the cookie settings interface on any page
• Through your browser settings (see section 7 below)
• By contacting us directly

6.3 Impact of Choices

Your cookie choices affect site functionality as follows:

• Essential Cookies: Always active and necessary for basic site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: If disabled, we won't collect data about your site usage
• Marketing Cookies: If disabled, you won't receive personalized advertising

The site remains fully functional even if you choose to accept only essential cookies.

7. Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

8. Additional Technical Information

8.1 Cross-Device Tracking

Cross-device tracking is only enabled if you have explicitly consented to marketing cookies. When enabled, it helps us:

• Provide a consistent experience across your devices
• Understand how you interact with our site on different devices
• Improve our services based on your usage patterns

You can disable this by managing your cookie preferences.

8.2 Cookie Security

We implement the following security measures for cookies:

• Secure flag for all session cookies
• HTTPOnly flag to prevent XSS attacks
• Regular security audits of cookie usage
• Encryption of sensitive cookie data

8.3 Data Volume

Typical cookie data volume per session:

• Essential cookies: < 4KB
• Analytics cookies: < 8KB
• Marketing cookies: < 16KB

8.4 Do Not Track (DNT) Settings

We respect Do Not Track (DNT) browser settings:

• When DNT is enabled, we only set essential cookies
• Analytics and marketing cookies are automatically disabled
• You can still use our Cookie Preference Center to override these settings

8.5 Cookie Syncing

We use cookie syncing (also known as cookie matching) in limited circumstances:

• Only with explicitly authorized advertising partners
• Limited to users who have consented to marketing cookies
• Used to improve ad relevance across different services
• You can opt out through our Cookie Preference Center or individual partner opt-outs

9. Accessibility

Our Cookie Preference Center is designed to be accessible to all users:

• WCAG 2.1 AA compliant
• Keyboard navigation supported
• Screen reader compatible
• High contrast mode available

10. Contact Information

For questions about our Cookie Policy or your privacy rights:

• Email: hello@wearerhetoric.com
• Phone: 0113 320 0907
• Address: Leeds, UK
• Response Time: Within 5 business days

11. Understanding Cookie Preferences

Our cookie preferences system allows you to control how we use cookies on our website. Here's what you need to know:

• You can customize your preferences at any time
• Changes take effect immediately
• Your choices are stored securely
• We respect your privacy decisions

Last Updated: February 7, 2025