Our Use of Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the site, provide services, secure accounts, and analyze usage. Cookies fall into the following categories:
Cookie Inventory
| Name | Purpose | Category | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Session identifier used to maintain login and session state | Essential / Functional | Session |
| csrf_token | CSRF protection token for form submissions | Essential | Session / short-lived |
| izende_cookie_consent_v1 | Saves your cookie preferences for this site | Preferences | 180 days |
| _GRECAPTCHA | reCAPTCHA token used for spam protection (Google) | Functional / Security | Short-lived (token) |
| _ga, _gid (Google Analytics) | Analytics: distinguish users and measure site usage | Analytics (consent required in EU/UK) | 2 years / 24 hours |
| Google AdSense / Google Ads cookies (example: __gads, __gpi, IDE) | Advertising: serve and measure ads, cap frequency, and (if enabled) personalize ads | Marketing / Advertising (consent required in EU/UK) | Varies (often days to ~13 months) |
Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)
If enabled, Google AdSense may set cookies or use similar identifiers to serve and measure ads. Depending on your location and settings, this may include personalized advertising. Where required by law (for example, in the EU/UK), we will request consent before placing advertising cookies.
Managing Cookies
Use the Cookie Settings to change preferences for analytics and marketing cookies. To manage cookies in your browser, follow the vendor instructions below (links open in new tabs):
Third Party Cookies
We may use third-party providers such as Google for analytics, reCAPTCHA, and advertising (Google AdSense). These providers have their own privacy policies and controls:
- Google Privacy Policy
- Google reCAPTCHA
- Google Ads Settings (ad personalization)
- Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out
Global Privacy Control (GPC) & Do Not Track (DNT)
We honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals which indicate a user's choice to opt-out of the sale or sharing of personal information. If your browser sends a GPC signal, we will treat it as an opt-out of analytics and marketing cookies. Do Not Track (DNT) is an older mechanism that is not consistently implemented; we encourage the use of GPC for clarity.
Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy or to make specific requests, see our Privacy Policy or contact support@izendestudioweb.com.