1. Interpretation and Definitions
1.1. Interpretation
Words with capitalized initials have the meanings defined in the following terms. The following definitions have the same meaning regardless of whether they appear in the singular or plural.
1.2. Definitions
For the purposes of this Cookie Policy:
- A «cookie» is a small text file that a website stores on your Device to record your preferences, actions, and for authentication. Cookies may contain unique identifiers but do not contain active code.
- «Website» refers to the website https://www.aftercomma.agency/, operated by the Agency.
- «Agency» (also «We,» «Us,» or «Our») refers to the legal entity that owns and operates the Website.
- «You» (also «User,» «Visitor») means the individual or legal entity accessing or using the Website.
- «Device» means any device that can access the Website, such as a computer, mobile phone, digital tablet, or smart TV.
- «Service Provider» means a third party that provides us with services related to the use of cookies on the Website (e.g., web analytics services like Google Analytics).
- «First-party cookies» are cookies set directly by our Website. They are necessary for the basic functionality of the Website and typically store information specific to our domain.
- «Third-party cookies» are cookies set through our Website by third-party domains (our Service Providers). They are used for purposes such as analytics and marketing.
- «Session cookies» are temporary cookies that are stored on your device only during a single browser session and are deleted after you close it.
- «Persistent cookies» are cookies that remain on your device for a set period of time or until you manually delete them. They are activated each time you visit the Website that created them.
- «Privacy Policy» means our main document describing the Agency’s policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your Personal Data. [Active link to Privacy Policy]
- «User Agreement» means the main document governing your use of our Website. [Active link to User Agreement]
| Category | Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Strictly Necessary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | session_id | After Comma | Maintaining a user’s session while navigating the site | Session |
| Analytical | _ga | Google Analytics | Registering a unique ID to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the site | 2 years |
| Analytical | _gid | Google Analytics | Registering a unique ID to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the site | 24 hours |
| Functional | cookie_consent | After Comma | Remembering your cookie preferences | 1 year |
4. Managing Your Preferences and Opting Out of Data Sharing
You can manage the use of cookies in the following ways:
4.1. Via Consent Banner (Primary Method)
You can opt out of data processing for analytics and marketing in the following ways:
- By customizing cookie categories via the consent banner when you first visit the site.
- By sending a request to info@aftercomma.agency.
- Using Global Privacy Control (GPC), if your browser supports it.
Disabling analytics and marketing cookies means that your data will not be used for purposes covered by «sharing.»
4.2. Via Browser Settings
You can prevent your browser from storing cookies or delete existing cookies through your settings. Some US states require that opt-outs be based on opt-out preference signals, not just browser settings.
Instructions for popular browsers:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari
- Microsoft Edge
4.3. Through service provider tools
Google Analytics: You can opt out of data collection by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
5. Sale or Sharing of Data and Your Right to Opt-Out (for New York and other US states)
Under the New York Consumer Privacy Act, certain data processing activities related to third-party analytics and marketing technologies may be considered «sharing» of personal data for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.
The use of some third-party analytics and advertising tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel) may, depending on their settings, be considered a «sharing» of personal data under the CCPA/CPRA.
We do not sell your personal data or provide it to third parties for monetary compensation.
If you live in a US state with similar laws, you have the right to opt out of the «sale» or «sharing» of your personal data.
We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal if your browser sends one.
6. Updates to this Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new «Last Updated» date. We encourage you to periodically review this page to stay informed about how we use cookies.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: info@aftercomma.agency
- Via the contact form on the Website: aftercomma.agency