Last updated August 15, 2026
CreativeSoul Photography Last updated: August 15, 2026 Effective date: August 15, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how CreativeSoul Photography uses cookies and similar technologies on creativesoulphoto.com (the "Site"), what each one does, and how to control them. Read it alongside our Privacy Policy.
A cookie is a small text file a website stores on your device. It lets the site remember things between page loads, such as what is in your cart or whether you already dismissed a banner.
We also use technologies that work like cookies:
Throughout this policy, "cookies" covers all of these.
These keep the Site working. They cannot be turned off through our banner, and the Site will not function correctly without them.
| Cookie or technology | Set by | What it does | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | CreativeSoul | Keeps your session active as you move between pages | Until you close your browser |
| Cookie consent record | CreativeSoul | Remembers your cookie choices so we stop asking | 12 months |
| Cart and checkout cookies | Shopify | Keeps items in your cart and carries you through checkout | Up to 2 years |
| Payment security cookies | Stripe | Detects fraud and verifies payments | Up to 1 year |
| Booking session cookies | Acuity Scheduling | Holds your selections while you book a session | Session to 1 year |
| Security and load balancing | Hosting provider | Protects the Site and routes traffic | Session to 1 year |
These tell us which pages, galleries, and offers people actually use. They are optional and are only set if you accept.
| Cookie or technology | Set by | What it does | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| `_ga` | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes one visitor from another | 2 years |
| `_ga_[container-id]` | Google Analytics 4 | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| `_gid` | Google Analytics | Distinguishes visitors | 24 hours |
| `_gat` | Google Analytics | Limits how often data is sent | 1 minute |
Data collected: pages viewed, time on page, referral source, device and browser type, approximate location at city level, and actions such as form submissions and button clicks. We have IP anonymization enabled. We do not use Google Analytics to identify you personally.
These let us show our work to people who visited the Site, and let us measure whether our ads worked. They are optional and are only set if you accept.
| Cookie or technology | Set by | What it does | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| `_fbp` | Meta Pixel | Identifies your browser for ad delivery and measurement | 90 days |
| `fr` | Meta | Delivers and measures ads on Facebook and Instagram | 90 days |
| Meta Pixel events | Meta | Reports actions such as page view, lead form submission, and purchase | Retained by Meta per its policies |
| ManyChat widget cookies | ManyChat | Recognizes returning visitors in the chat widget and links conversations to your messaging profile | Up to 1 year |
What this means in practice: if you browse our newborn session page and then see a CreativeSoul ad on Instagram a few days later, that is the Meta Pixel at work. Declining advertising cookies stops that.
These improve the experience but are not required. They are optional.
| Cookie or technology | Set by | What it does | How long it lasts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Video player cookies | Embedded video provider | Remembers playback preferences and volume | Up to 2 years |
| Font and asset delivery | Content delivery network | Loads fonts and images faster on repeat visits | Up to 1 year |
| Gallery preferences | Gallery provider | Remembers your favorites and view settings inside your gallery | Session to 1 year |
The first time you visit, a banner appears at the bottom of the screen. Nothing beyond strictly necessary cookies is set until you make a choice.
Your choice is stored for 12 months.
Click Cookie Settings in the Site footer at any time to change your preferences. Changes take effect immediately for new cookies. Cookies already on your device stay until they expire or you clear them in your browser.
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings:
Blocking all cookies will break parts of the Site, including booking and checkout.
Browsers send a "Do Not Track" signal, but there is no agreed standard for how sites should respond, and we do not currently respond to it. We do honor Global Privacy Control signals where our platform supports them, treating them as an opt-out of advertising cookies.
The Site works. Booking works, checkout works, and your gallery works. What changes:
We would rather you make an informed choice than an uninformed one.
Cookies set by our vendors are governed by their policies:
We update this policy when we add or remove tools. The "Last updated" date reflects the current version. If we add a new category of cookie, the banner will reappear and ask for your choice again.
CreativeSoul Photography CreativeSoul Photography LLC 976 Jefferson St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 studio@creativesoulphoto.com (678) 551-2108