Cookie Policy

Effective Date: 11/15/2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Annette S. J. Photography (“we,” “our,” “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website [www.annettesjphoto.com].

1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help websites operate and analyze performance. They can remember preferences, enable shopping cart functions, and help us understand how you use our Site.

2. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Essential Cookies
Required for site functionality (e.g., WooCommerce cart and checkout). You cannot disable these without affecting site operation.

b. Analytics and Performance Cookies
Help us measure traffic and usage patterns via Google Analytics (GA4). They collect aggregated data such as page views, session duration, browser/device type, and general geographic region.

c. Advertising and Remarketing Cookies
Set by services such as Google Ads and Facebook Ads to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign effectiveness. They may use your visit history to show ads on other websites.

d. Social Media Cookies
Placed by social media platforms when you share content or interact with embedded features (Facebook Like buttons, Instagram feeds, etc.).

3. Third-Party Cookies We Use
– Google Analytics (GA4): https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
– Google Ads: https://adssettings.google.com/
– Facebook Ads / Meta Pixel: https://www.facebook.com/help/568137493302217
– WooCommerce: uses session cookies to maintain cart contents.

4. How to Manage Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for popular browsers:
– Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
– Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
– Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
– Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027947

You may also opt out of personalized ads via the Network Advertising Initiative (https://optout.networkadvertising.org) or YourOnlineChoices (https://www.youronlinechoices.eu).

5. Retention of Cookies
Cookies remain on your device for different periods:
– Session cookies expire when you close your browser.
– Persistent cookies remain for up to 26 months (Google Analytics default) or until you delete them.

6. Changes to This Policy
We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or our use of cookies. Updates will appear on this page with a new “Last Updated” date.

7. Contact Us
For any questions about our use of cookies:
Annette Stiers Jones Photography
7511 Greenwood Avenue North, Mailbox #912, Seattle, WA 98103 USA
Email: annette@annettesjphoto.com