Cookie Policy

Last Updated: December 15, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Kate Stuckey Photography ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website katestuckeyphotography.com. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies help us:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve your browsing experience
• Provide personalized content
• Analyze website traffic and performance

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if users receive error messages. These cookies help us improve how our website works.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

Targeting/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.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve our content, design, and user experience.

3. Specific Cookies We Use

Cookie Name	Type	Purpose	Duration
_ga	Analytics	Google Analytics - Used to distinguish users	2 years
_gid	Analytics	Google Analytics - Used to distinguish users	24 hours
_gat	Analytics	Google Analytics - Used to throttle request rate	1 minute
cookie_consent	Necessary	Stores your cookie consent preferences	1 year
session_id	Necessary	Maintains your session while browsing	Session
_fbp	Advertising	Facebook Pixel - Used for ad targeting and analytics	3 months
IDE	Advertising	Google DoubleClick - Used for ad targeting	1 year

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide enhanced functionality.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form, including the number of visitors, where visitors came from, and the pages they visited.

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google's Cookie Policy

Social Media Cookies

Our website includes social media features, such as Facebook and Instagram buttons. These features may set cookies to enable them to function properly. Social media cookies are controlled by the respective social media platforms.

Advertising Cookies

We may use advertising services like Google Ads and Facebook Ads to show you relevant advertisements. These services use cookies to track your browsing activity and display targeted ads based on your interests.

5. How Long Do Cookies Last?

Session Cookies

These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They help us maintain your session as you navigate through our website.

Persistent Cookies

These cookies remain on your device for a set period (as specified in the cookie table above) or until you delete them. They help us remember your preferences and recognize you when you return to our website.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to:

• Block all cookies
• Accept only first-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Notify you when a website tries to set a cookie

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Opt-Out Tools

You can opt out of specific tracking cookies using these tools:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Facebook: Facebook Ad Preferences
• Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Tool
• Digital Advertising Alliance: DAA Opt-Out Tool

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals.

8. Cookies and Personal Data

Some cookies may collect personal data or become personal data when combined with other information. We treat all data collected through cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last Updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

10. Contact Us

11. Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.