Last Updated: 2025-01-25
This Cookie Policy explains how Ripple Studios (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to recognise you when you visit our website at https://www.ripplestudios.co.uk (“Website”). It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently and provide reporting information.
Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Ripple) are called “first-party cookies.” Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called “third-party cookies.” Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality, such as advertising, analytics, or social media sharing.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
We use first- and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons to ensure our website operates efficiently (“essential cookies”), while other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience (“non-essential cookies”). The specific types of cookies we use are described below:
Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies:
- These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features, such as accessing secure areas.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies:
- These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most visited, and help us improve the performance of our website.
- Functionality Cookies:
- These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced features.
- Advertising and Targeting Cookies:
- These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you. They track your browsing habits and may be used to show targeted ads on other websites.
- Third-Party Cookies:
- We may also use third-party cookies from services like Google Analytics, Facebook, or other platforms to track performance or enable social media functionality.
3. How Can You Control Cookies?
You have the right to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences in the following ways:
- Cookie Consent Tool:
- When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner powered by CookieYes. This banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
- Browser Settings:
- Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete cookies already stored on your device. Please note that if you block essential cookies, some features of the website may not work as intended.
- Third-Party Tools:
- Some third parties provide opt-out tools for their cookies, such as the Google Ads Settings page or the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
4. Cookies We Use
Below is a list of cookies used on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Essential website usage | Essential | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics tracking | Performance | 1 Year |
| _fbp | Facebook pixel tracking | Advertising | 30 Days |
| _twitter_sess | Twitter integration | Third-Party | 6 Months |
For a full list of cookies and their purposes, please refer to our CookieYes settings on the cookie banner.
5. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Cookie Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at [email protected] or contact us at:
Thank you for visiting Ripple and trusting us with your online experience.