This Cookie Policy explains how Connor Thomas Photography uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://cto-photography.com. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
Cookies are small data files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide reporting information. Cookies set by us are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by others are called "third-party cookies" and enable third-party features such as advertising and analytics.
We use cookies to operate our website, measure traffic and performance, and — with your consent — to serve targeted advertising through Google Ads and Meta (Facebook) Ads. Third parties including Google and Meta set their own cookies through our website for advertising and analytics purposes.
Required for the website and shopping cart to function. These cannot be disabled.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| cart | Shopify | Stores your shopping cart contents | 2 weeks |
| _secure_session_id | Shopify | Manages your checkout session securely | Session |
| cookieConsent | cto-photography.com | Remembers your cookie consent choice | 1 year |
Help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| _s | Shopify | Shopify analytics — tracks sessions | 29 minutes |
| _shopify_s | Shopify | Shopify analytics — session tracking | 29 minutes |
| _shopify_y | Shopify | Shopify analytics — unique visitor tracking | 1 year |
| _y | Shopify | Shopify analytics — unique visitor tracking | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and sessions | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
Used to show you relevant ads on other websites and to measure the effectiveness of our ad campaigns. These are only set with your consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking — measures actions taken after clicking a Google Ad | 90 days |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Used to show targeted ads based on browsing history across sites | 1 year |
| test_cookie | Checks whether the browser supports cookies | 15 minutes | |
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Meta Pixel — tracks visits for ad targeting and conversion measurement | 90 days |
| fr | Meta (Facebook) | Delivers and measures targeted Facebook and Instagram ads | 90 days |
| datr | Meta (Facebook) | Browser identification for security and ad delivery | 2 years |
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We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: