Last updated: June 2023
Welcome to Xirude.com ("we," "our," or "us"). This Cookies Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. This policy is designed to help you understand what cookies are, how we use them, and what choices you have regarding their use.
Xirude.com is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in our data practices. This policy is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and implements Consent Mode v2 standards for enhanced user control over data collection.
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 provide information to the website owners. Cookies enhance user experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain website features.
At Xirude.com, we use the following types of cookies:
| Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential/Necessary Cookies | These cookies are required for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them. | Session to 2 years |
| Functional Cookies | These cookies enable us to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. | Session to 1 year |
| Performance/Analytics Cookies | These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. | Session to 2 years |
| Marketing/Advertising Cookies | These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They are set to display targeted advertisements based on visitor interests and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. | Session to 2 years |
We use cookies for various purposes, including:
Some cookies are placed by third parties on our website. These third parties may include analytics providers (such as Google Analytics), advertising networks, and social media platforms. These third-party services are carefully selected to enhance your experience on our website while maintaining privacy standards.
Third-party cookies used on our site may include:
We do not control these third-party cookies. For more information about how these companies use your information, please review their respective privacy policies.
In accordance with the GDPR and implementing Consent Mode v2, we obtain your explicit consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to:
Your consent preferences are recorded and honored across our site. You can change your preferences at any time by accessing our Cookie Settings in the website footer.
Under the GDPR, we implement data minimization principles and only collect what is necessary for the stated purposes. Our Consent Mode v2 implementation ensures that your data is only processed according to your explicit consent choices.
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
Please note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website. In particular, if you block essential cookies, certain features of our photography portfolio and booking system may not work properly.
Information collected via cookies is stored securely in accordance with our data protection standards. We retain this information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
For analytics data, we anonymize or delete information after 26 months unless you consent to a longer retention period.
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Some of our third-party cookie providers may store or process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). In such cases, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please review our Privacy Policy for additional information about our data practices and your rights under applicable data protection laws.
This Cookies Policy was last updated on June 15, 2023.
The universe of our website uses cookies—not the sweet ones that crumble, but digital breadcrumbs that enhance your journey through our photographic cosmos. These bits of data help us understand how you navigate our gallery, remember your preferences, and craft a seamless experience tailored just for you. By continuing to explore Xirude.com, you're joining our constellation of visitors who've embraced these digital assistants.