Cookie Policy of Studio Genius App Inc.

Last Updated: June 1, 2025
Effective Date: June 1, 2025

At Studio Genius App Inc., we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website and applications, and to provide and enhance our services. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the legal basis for their use, and your choices regarding their management. Please read this policy in conjunction with our Privacy Policy for a comprehensive understanding of our data practices.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website or use an application. They help the website recognize your device and remember certain information, improving site functionality and enhancing your experience.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted
  • First-party cookies: Set directly by our website
  • Third-party cookies: Set by external services we use

2. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Under Canadian privacy legislation (PIPEDA) and other applicable laws, we process cookies based on:

  • Legitimate interests: For strictly necessary and performance cookies that enable website functionality
  • Consent: For analytics, functionality, and advertising cookies that enhance your experience
  • Contractual necessity: For cookies required to provide services you've requested

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time for non-essential cookies.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website and applications to function correctly. They enable you to navigate our platforms, use their features, and access secure areas. Without these cookies, certain services cannot be provided.

Retention Period: Session cookies (deleted when browser closes) or up to 12 months for persistent authentication cookies.

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website and applications, such as which pages are visited most often, user flows, and error messages. This information helps us improve functionality and user experience. All data collected is aggregated and anonymized.

Retention Period: Up to 24 months.

Functionality Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make on our platforms, such as language preferences, location settings, and personalization options. They enhance your experience by enabling us to provide more tailored content and remember your preferences.

Retention Period: Up to 12 months.

Targeting and Advertising Cookies

We use these cookies to deliver advertisements relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They may also limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

Retention Period: Up to 24 months.

4. Detailed Cookie Information

| Cookie Name/Provider | Type | Purpose | Retention Period | More Information | | -------------------------- | ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Google Analytics | Analytics | Website traffic analysis, user behavior tracking, performance measurement | 24 months | Google Analytics Privacy Policy | | PostHog | Analytics/Functionality | Product analytics, feature usage tracking, user experience optimization | 12 months | PostHog Privacy Policy | | Authentication Cookies | Strictly Necessary | User login sessions, security tokens | Session or 30 days | Managed by Studio Genius | | Preference Cookies | Functionality | Language settings, theme preferences, dashboard customization | 12 months | Managed by Studio Genius | | Marketing Cookies | Advertising | Campaign tracking, conversion measurement | 90 days | Various advertising partners |

5. Third-Party Cookies and Services

Studio Genius uses the following third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

PostHog

  • Purpose: Product analytics and user experience optimization
  • Data Collected: Feature usage, user flows, performance metrics
  • Privacy Policy: https://posthog.com/privacy
  • Data Processing: PostHog data is processed in accordance with their privacy policy and our data processing agreements

6. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several essential purposes:

  • Ensuring our website and applications function correctly and securely
  • Remembering your preferences and personalizing your experience
  • Understanding how visitors interact with our platforms to improve performance
  • Analyzing usage trends and identifying areas for improvement
  • Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
  • Providing relevant content and advertisements
  • Preventing fraud and enhancing security

7. Your Rights and Cookie Management

Your Rights

Under Canadian privacy law, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information we collect through cookies
  • Access your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
  • Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
  • File a complaint with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada

Managing Cookie Preferences

Browser Controls

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Cookie Consent Management

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your cookie preferences
  • Access this Cookie Policy

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer.

Opting Out of Analytics

Do Not Track (DNT)

Our website respects Do Not Track browser signals. When DNT is enabled, we will not load non-essential tracking cookies.

Mobile Applications

If you use our mobile applications, you can manage tracking preferences through:

  • iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
  • Android: Settings > Privacy > Ads

8. Cross-Device Tracking

We may use cookies and similar technologies to recognize you across different devices and browsers to provide a consistent experience and measure the effectiveness of our services. You can limit cross-device tracking by managing your cookie preferences on each device.

9. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party service providers may process cookie data outside of Canada. When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your personal information in accordance with Canadian privacy laws.

10. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain cookie data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Analytics cookies: Retained for up to 24 months
  • Preference cookies: Retained for up to 12 months
  • Marketing cookies: Retained for up to 90 days

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings or by contacting our privacy officer.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other operational needs. When we make material changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you through our website or email (where appropriate)
  • Request renewed consent for any new cookie uses that require it

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

12. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Privacy Officer: Mackenzie Nolan
Email: privacy@studiogenius.co
General Inquiries: info@studiogenius.co
Mailing Address:
Studio Genius App Inc.
13 Maple Grove Ave
Toronto, ON M6K 1M9
Canada

Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST

For privacy-related complaints, you may also contact the Privacy Commissioner of Canada:

This Cookie Policy is part of our comprehensive privacy framework designed to protect your personal information and provide transparency about our data practices.