Last Updated: June 2025
The Quick Version
We use cookies to make subculturestudio.co work better for you. Some are essential for the site to function, others help us understand how you use our site, and a few let us show you relevant content. You’re in control—manage your preferences anytime.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. Think of them as the web’s way of remembering things—like your preferences, login status, or what’s in your shopping cart. They’re harmless files that help create a smoother, more personalized experience.
How We Use Cookies
Essential Cookies
Always active
These cookies are the backbone of our site functionality. Without them, things break. They handle:
- Keeping you logged in securely
- Remembering your cookie preferences (meta, we know)
- Ensuring our forms work properly
- Maintaining site security
Performance Cookies
Your choice
We use these to understand how our site performs in the real world:
- Page load times and technical performance
- Error tracking and debugging
- Browser and device analytics
- User journey mapping
This data helps us optimize experiences and fix issues before they become problems.
Functional Cookies
Your choice
These remember your preferences and choices:
- Language settings
- Region preferences
- Accessibility adjustments
- Interface customizations
Analytics Cookies
Your choice
We use Google Analytics 4 and similar tools to understand:
- Which content resonates with visitors
- How users navigate our site
- Traffic sources and campaign effectiveness
- General demographic information (anonymized)
We never track individual users or sell this data. Ever.
Marketing Cookies
Your choice
If enabled, these help us:
- Show relevant content based on your interests
- Measure our marketing effectiveness
- Avoid showing you the same content repeatedly
- Connect with you on social platforms (if you’ve engaged with us there)
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies come from services we integrate:
- Google Analytics – Website analytics
- LinkedIn – Professional network integration
- Vimeo/YouTube – Video content delivery
- Cloudflare – Security and performance
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We only work with reputable providers who respect user privacy.
Managing Your Cookies
Your Options
Accept All – Full functionality, personalized experience, helps us improve
Essential Only – Basic functionality, maximum privacy, some features limited
Custom Settings – Choose exactly what you’re comfortable with
How to Update Preferences
- Click the cookie icon in the bottom corner of any page
- Use our Cookie Settings panel
- Save your preferences—we’ll remember them
Browser Controls
You can also manage cookies through your browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security
- Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services
Note: Blocking all cookies will affect site functionality.
Cookie Details
Duration
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (1 day to 2 years)
First-Party vs Third-Party
- First-Party: Set by subculturestudio.co (that’s us)
- Third-Party: Set by external services we use
Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
| sc_consent | Essential | Stores cookie preferences | 1 year |
| sc_session | Essential | Maintains session state | Session |
| _ga | Analytics | Google Analytics tracking | 2 years |
| _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics session | 24 hours |
| __cf_bm | Essential | Cloudflare bot management | 30 minutes |
Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have specific rights:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Delete your data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Object to certain processing
- Portability of your data
To exercise these rights, contact: [email protected]
Updates to This Policy
We’ll update this policy when:
- We add new features requiring cookies
- Privacy laws change
- We find better ways to protect your data
Check the “Last Updated” date to see the latest version.
Questions?
Got concerns about cookies or privacy? We’re here to help:
General Inquiries: [email protected]
Subculture® – Premium digital studio committed to respecting your privacy while building exceptional experiences.