Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how ARA Creative Lab ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website arasd.com. This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use and the purposes for using them.
1. 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 more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They enable core functionality such as:
- Security and authentication
- Network management and accessibility
- Shopping cart functionality
- Cookie consent preferences
- Load balancing
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to:
- Count visits and traffic sources
- Measure website performance
- Understand which pages are most popular
- Improve user experience
- Identify technical issues
Examples: Google Analytics, Adobe Analytics
Marketing Cookies
These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or limit how many times you see an ad. They are used to:
- Display personalized advertisements
- Measure advertising campaign effectiveness
- Track conversions and retargeting
- Share information with advertising partners
Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag
Preference Cookies
These cookies enable the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features:
- Language preferences
- Region or country selection
- Font size and display preferences
- Previously viewed content
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide social media features. These third parties may set cookies through our website for the following purposes:
- Google Analytics: To understand website traffic and user behavior
- Google Ads: To measure advertising effectiveness and deliver targeted ads
- Facebook Pixel: To track conversions and create custom audiences
- LinkedIn Insight Tag: To analyze professional demographics and campaign performance
- Social Media Plugins: To enable sharing and interaction with social platforms
4. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by:
Using Our Cookie Consent Tool
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies when you close the browser
- Alert you when websites set cookies
Note: Blocking all cookies may prevent you from accessing certain features of our website.
Browser-Specific Instructions
5. Cookie Duration
The cookies we use have varying durations:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (ranging from hours to years)
- Cookie Consent: Stored for 365 days
- Analytics Cookies: Typically 1-2 years
- Marketing Cookies: Typically 90 days to 2 years
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our cookie practices.
Questions About Cookies?
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
ARA Creative Lab
330 5 Ave SW Suite 1800
Calgary, AB T2P 0L4
Canada
Email: info@arasd.com
Phone: +1 (825) 305-5066