Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Mode Studio ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website modestudio.live (the "Site").

We are committed to your privacy. This policy is part of our broader Privacy Policy and should be read in conjunction with it.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be:

• First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
• Third-party cookies: Set by external services (like analytics or advertising)
• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

3. Our Cookie-Free Approach

Mode Studio has made a deliberate choice to avoid using cookies for analytics and tracking. Here's what this means:

3.1 No Cookie Consent Banner

Because we don't use cookies that track personal information, we don't need to show you annoying cookie consent banners. This improves your browsing experience significantly.

3.2 Privacy by Design

Our approach aligns with GDPR principles of "privacy by design" and "privacy by default." You don't need to opt out of tracking because there's no tracking to opt out of.

3.3 GDPR, CCPA, and PECR Compliant

By not using cookies or tracking technologies that collect personal data, we automatically comply with major privacy regulations including:

• EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
• Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
• ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)

4. Analytics Without Cookies: Plausible

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly web analytics service that operates without cookies. Here's what Plausible collects:

4.1 What Plausible Tracks

• Page views: Which pages you visit on our Site
• Referral sources: Where visitors come from (e.g., search engines, social media)
• Country-level location: Approximate geographic location (country only, not city or precise location)
• Device type: Whether you're using desktop, mobile, or tablet
• Browser and OS: General browser and operating system information

4.2 What Plausible Does NOT Track

• No personal information or personally identifiable information (PII)
• No cross-site or cross-device tracking
• No cookies or persistent identifiers
• No IP address logging (IP addresses are discarded immediately after generating country-level stats)
• No user fingerprinting or unique visitor identification

4.3 How Plausible Works

Plausible uses a lightweight script that:

• Generates anonymous aggregated statistics
• Does not store any information on your device
• Does not follow you around the web
• Respects "Do Not Track" signals
• Is fully open source and transparent

4.4 Why We Use Plausible

Plausible helps us understand:

• Which content is most valuable to our visitors
• Where our traffic comes from so we can focus our efforts
• How to improve the user experience

All of this is done while fully respecting your privacy. Learn more at plausible.io/privacy.

5. Other Technologies We Use

5.1 Local Storage (Technical)

We may use browser local storage for essential technical purposes only:

• Form state preservation: Temporarily saving your contact form input so you don't lose it if you navigate away
• UI preferences: Remembering your UI preferences for a better experience

This data is stored only on your device and is never sent to our servers unless you explicitly submit a form.

5.2 Error Tracking (Sentry)

We use Sentry for error monitoring and debugging. Sentry may collect:

• Technical error information (stack traces, error messages)
• Browser and device information
• IP addresses (for debugging purposes only, not stored long-term)

Sentry is configured to filter out personally identifiable information (PII) such as passwords, email addresses, and credit card numbers. Learn more at sentry.io/privacy.

5.3 Rate Limiting

To prevent spam and abuse, we temporarily store IP addresses for rate limiting purposes. This data is:

• Stored only in server memory (not in databases)
• Automatically deleted after 24 hours
• Used only to prevent automated abuse
• Not shared with third parties

6. Third-Party Services

6.1 Cal.com (Scheduling)

When you click "Book a call," you're redirected to Cal.com, a third-party scheduling service. Cal.com has its own privacy policy and may use cookies. We do not control Cal.com's cookie usage.

Learn more: cal.com/privacy

6.2 External Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites (LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.). These websites have their own cookie policies, which we do not control. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

7. Your Choices and Controls

7.1 Browser Settings

Even though we don't use cookies, you can control cookie settings in your browser:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies

7.2 Do Not Track

Our analytics service (Plausible) respects "Do Not Track" (DNT) browser signals. If you have DNT enabled, Plausible will not collect any data about your visit.

7.3 Opt-Out of Error Tracking

If you'd like to opt out of error tracking, you can:

• Use browser extensions that block third-party scripts
• Disable JavaScript (though this will significantly limit Site functionality)
• Contact us at hello@modestudio.live for assistance

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. If we make material changes (such as introducing cookies), we will notify you by:

• Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• Displaying a prominent notice on our Site
• Sending you an email notification (if you've provided your email)

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our practices.

9. Questions and Contact

If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or privacy practices, please contact us:

10. Further Resources

To learn more about cookies and online privacy, visit:

• All About Cookies
• UK ICO: Cookies
• Electronic Frontier Foundation: Privacy