Cookies Policy for Sonic Sanctuary Studios
This is the Cookie Policy for Sonic Sanctuary Studios, accessible from https://www.sonicsanctuarystudios.com. It explains our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website.
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.
How We Use Cookies
Sonic Sanctuary Studios uses cookies to:
- Improve Website Functionality: Cookies help us remember your preferences and settings, such as language and font size, so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit our site.
- Analyze Website Traffic: We use cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, including which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay on the site, and where visitors come from. This information helps us improve the website's design and content.
- Personalize Content and Advertising: Cookies allow us to personalize the content and advertisements you see on our website and other websites. This helps us show you information that is most relevant to your interests.
- Essential Website Operations: Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website, such as those that allow you to log in to secure areas of the site.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to remember your actions during a single browsing session.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your computer or device for a specified period of time, even after you close your browser. They are used to remember your preferences and settings for future visits.
- First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by our website directly.
- Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by a third-party website, such as Google Analytics or advertising networks.
Specific Cookies We Use
The following table lists some of the specific cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users. | Google Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users. | Google Analytics | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to throttle request rate. | Google Analytics | 1 minute |
| PHPSESSID | Used to maintain user session. | Sonic Sanctuary Studios | Session |
| cookieconsent_status | Used to remember user's cookie consent preferences. | Sonic Sanctuary Studios | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
We may also use third-party cookies to track and analyze usage, provide social media features, and deliver personalized advertising. These third parties may have their own cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.
Specifically, we use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google will use this information for the purpose of evaluating your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators, and providing other services relating to website activity and internet usage.
How to Control Cookies
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View the cookies that are stored on your computer or device.
- Delete cookies.
- Block cookies from being placed on your computer or device.
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being placed on your computer or device.
Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website, as some features may not work properly. To learn more about how to manage cookies, please refer to your browser's help documentation.
You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on .
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, we will display a cookie banner asking for your consent to use cookies. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. If you decline cookies, we will only use cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
Updates to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website. Your continued use of our website after we post any changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Cookie Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Sonic Sanctuary Studios
Privacy Department
121 Demonbreun Street
Nashville, TN 37203
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (615) 253-4000
This Cookie Policy was last updated on October 26, 2023, and is reviewed annually by Amelia Stone, our Data Protection Officer.
More Information About Cookies
For more information about cookies and how they are used, you can visit the following websites:
Data Retention
The data collected through cookies is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. In general, session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period of time.
International Data Transfers
If we transfer your personal data to countries outside of the European Economic Area (EEA), we will ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data, such as standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
Your Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, delete, and restrict the processing of your data. You also have the right to object to the processing of your data and the right to data portability. To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected].