Cookie Policy

1. 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 to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

2. How We Use Cookies

Tundakestr Photography uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential website functionality
• Remembering your preferences and settings
• Analyzing website usage and performance
• Improving user experience
• Marketing and advertising (with your consent)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as:

• Setting privacy preferences
• Logging in to secure areas
• Filling in forms
• Accessing shopping cart functionality

Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or up to 1 year

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, helping us improve its performance and user experience. They collect data such as:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• How you arrived at our website
• Browser and device information
• Error messages and page load times

Third-party services: Google Analytics

Duration: Up to 2 years

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our website:

• Remembering your location for weather-related adjustments
• Language preferences
• Font size and other accessibility settings
• Previously submitted form information

Duration: Up to 1 year

3.4 Marketing and 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 measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns:

• Tracking visits across websites
• Building advertising profiles
• Measuring ad campaign effectiveness
• Personalizing ad content

Third-party services: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads

Duration: Up to 2 years

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party service providers who may also set cookies on your device when you visit our website. These include:

4.1 Google Analytics

Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement

Data collected: Anonymous usage statistics, page views, session duration

Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy

4.2 Social Media Platforms

Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter

Purpose: Social media integration, sharing functionality, advertising

Data collected: Social interactions, profile information (if logged in)

4.3 Email Marketing Services

Purpose: Newsletter subscriptions, email campaign tracking

Data collected: Email engagement metrics, subscription preferences

5. Cookie Consent and Your Choices

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept All: Consent to all cookies including marketing cookies
• Necessary Only: Only accept essential cookies required for website functionality
• Customize: Choose specific cookie categories you want to accept

5.2 Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Using our cookie preference center (accessible from the footer)
• Adjusting your browser settings
• Using browser extensions that block tracking
• Opting out of specific third-party services

5.3 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can:

• View which cookies are stored on your device
• Delete existing cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)

6. Browser-Specific Cookie Management

6.1 Google Chrome

Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

6.2 Mozilla Firefox

Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

6.3 Safari

Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

6.4 Microsoft Edge

Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

7. Mobile Device Cookie Management

7.1 iOS Safari

Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security > Block All Cookies

7.2 Android Chrome

Chrome app > Settings > Site settings > Cookies

8. Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you choose to block or delete cookies, please note that:

• Some website features may not work properly
• You may need to re-enter information or preferences
• Personalized content may not be available
• We may not be able to remember your cookie preferences
• Analytics data will be less comprehensive

9. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies:

9.1 Web Beacons

Small transparent images used to track email opens and website interactions.

9.2 Local Storage

Browser storage for larger amounts of data that persists across sessions.

9.3 Session Storage

Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab.

10. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may transfer cookie data to countries outside of Canada. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Displaying a notification on our website
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

12. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

13. Useful Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• All About Cookies
• Privacy Commissioner of Canada
• Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada