Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how A List Creative uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We believe in transparency and want you to understand exactly what data we collect and how you can control your preferences.

Last Updated: August 13, 2025
Applies Globally
GDPR & CCPA Compliant

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our site.

A List Creative (alistcreative.la) uses cookies and similar technologies like local storage, session storage, and pixels to enhance website functionality, analyze performance, and provide personalized content.

How We Use Cookies

  • • Ensure essential website functionality and security
  • • Remember your cookie preferences and settings
  • • Analyze website usage to improve user experience
  • • Monitor site performance and identify technical issues
  • • Provide aggregated analytics for business insights

Essential Cookies

Required for basic website functionality. These cookies are necessary for security, navigation, and core features. They cannot be disabled.

  • • Session management and user authentication
  • • Cookie consent preferences
  • • Security and fraud prevention
  • • Load balancing and error handling

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website. We use Google Analytics 4 and Plausible Analytics to collect anonymized usage data.

  • • Page views and user navigation patterns
  • • Time spent on pages and bounce rates
  • • Device and browser information
  • • Geographic location (country/region level)

Performance Cookies

Monitor website performance, Core Web Vitals, and technical metrics to optimize user experience and identify issues.

  • • Page load times and Core Web Vitals
  • • JavaScript errors and performance issues
  • • Resource loading and optimization metrics
  • • User engagement and interaction data

Marketing Cookies

Currently, we do not use marketing cookies for advertising purposes. If this changes, we will update this policy and request new consent.

  • • Not currently in use
  • • Would track marketing campaign effectiveness
  • • Would require explicit consent if implemented

Specific Cookies We Use

Below is a comprehensive list of cookies and tracking technologies used on our website:

analytics-consent

Essential
Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preferences and timestamp
Provider: A List Creative
Expiration: 1 year
Data Collected:
  • Consent preferences
  • Consent timestamp
  • Geographic consent requirement

_ga

Analytics
Purpose: Google Analytics main cookie for user identification
Provider: Google Analytics
Expiration: 2 years
Data Collected:
  • Anonymized user identifier
  • Session information
  • Visit timestamp

_ga_*

Analytics
Purpose: Google Analytics 4 property-specific cookie
Provider: Google Analytics
Expiration: 2 years
Data Collected:
  • Property-specific analytics data
  • Enhanced measurement data

Plausible Analytics

Analytics
Purpose: Privacy-focused analytics without cookies
Provider: Plausible
Expiration: No cookies - session only
Data Collected:
  • Page views (cookieless)
  • Referrer information
  • Device type (anonymized)

Cookie Retention

Essential Cookies

Retained for 12 months or until you clear them

Analytics Cookies

Auto-deleted after 26 months (GA4 default)

Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with carefully selected third-party services to enhance functionality and user experience. Each service has its own privacy policy and data handling practices.

Analytics Services

Google Analytics 4

Provides comprehensive website analytics with enhanced privacy controls and automatic data deletion after our retention period.

Google Privacy Policy →

Plausible Analytics

Privacy-focused analytics that doesn't use cookies or collect personal data, fully compliant with GDPR.

Plausible Privacy Policy →

Mobile App Services

Google Sign-In

Used for account authentication on our iOS app. We receive your name and email address from Google to create and manage your account. We do not access your Google password or other Google account data.

Google Privacy Policy →

Convex

Real-time database used to store account information, project data, and video metadata. All data is transmitted over encrypted HTTPS connections.

Convex Privacy Policy →

Cloudflare R2

Cloud storage used to securely host and deliver video content. Videos are served over encrypted connections and access is restricted to authorized users.

Cloudflare Privacy Policy →

Infrastructure & Security

Vercel

Hosting and CDN services

Sentry

Error monitoring and performance tracking

Important: We do not control third-party privacy practices. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies for detailed information about their data collection and use.

We provide multiple ways to manage your cookie preferences and maintain control over your data:

Our Cookie Preference Center

Use our built-in preference center to customize your cookie settings. Changes take effect immediately.

Essential Cookies

Always enabled for functionality

Analytics Cookies

Help us improve the site

Performance Cookies

Monitor site performance

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time. Changes will take effect immediately.

Look for the "Cookie Preferences" button in the bottom-right corner of any page, or use your browser's cookie settings to manage preferences.

Clear All Cookies

You can delete all cookies from your browser, which will reset your preferences and require you to set them again on your next visit.

What happens when you clear cookies:

  • All saved preferences are lost
  • You'll see the cookie banner again
  • Analytics tracking resets
  • May need to re-authenticate

Export Your Data

You can request a copy of any personal data we have collected about you, including cookie and analytics data.

Data export includes:

  • Cookie consent records
  • Analytics preferences
  • Contact form submissions
  • Any other collected data

Browser Cookie Settings

All modern browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. Click the three-dot menu → Settings
  2. Go to Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  3. Choose your preferred cookie settings
  4. To delete existing cookies: Clear browsing data
Chrome Cookie Help →

Mozilla Firefox

  1. Click the menu button → Settings
  2. Select Privacy & Security panel
  3. Under Cookies and Site Data, click Manage Data
  4. Choose your cookie management preferences
Firefox Cookie Help →

Safari

  1. Safari menu → Preferences
  2. Click Privacy tab
  3. Choose cookie and tracking preferences
  4. Click Manage Website Data to view/delete cookies
Safari Cookie Help →

Microsoft Edge

  1. Click three-dot menu → Settings
  2. Select Privacy, search, and services
  3. Under Cookies, choose your preferences
  4. Use Clear browsing data to delete cookies
Edge Cookie Help →

Important Note

Disabling all cookies may affect website functionality. Essential cookies are required for security and basic features. Some pages may not work properly without them.

Local Storage & Session Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser storage technologies to enhance your experience:

Local Storage

Persists data across browser sessions until manually cleared. Used for long-term preferences.

analytics-consent

Cookie consent preferences and settings

theme-preferences

Dark/light theme selection (if implemented)

Session Storage

Temporary storage that expires when you close your browser tab. Used for session-specific data.

navigation-state

Temporary navigation and form state

performance-metrics

Session performance data for optimization

Storage Management

You can clear local and session storage through your browser's developer tools or privacy settings.

  • • Chrome: DevTools → Application → Storage
  • • Firefox: DevTools → Storage → Local/Session Storage
  • • Safari: Develop → Show Web Inspector → Storage

We respect your right to control your personal data and provide transparent cookie consent management:

Geographic Consent

EU/UK/EEA Users

Explicit consent required for all non-essential cookies under GDPR

California Users

CCPA/CPRA rights apply - you can opt-out of data sharing

Other Locations

We still provide full consent controls as a best practice

Your Consent Rights

  • Give or withdraw consent at any time
  • Change preferences without affecting site functionality
  • Request deletion of collected data
  • Export your data in a readable format

Consent Management Process

Detection

We detect your location to determine consent requirements

Choice

You choose which cookies to allow through our banner

Respect

We honor your preferences and store them securely

Cookie Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Here's how we handle updates:

Update Process

  • Review and update policy as needed
  • Update "Last Updated" date at top of policy
  • Notify users of significant changes
  • Request new consent if required

How We Notify You

  • Banner notification on website
  • Email notification (if you've contacted us)
  • Updated consent banner for new cookies
  • Blog post for major privacy changes

What Triggers a Policy Update

Technical Changes

  • • New analytics tools or services
  • • Changes to cookie types or duration
  • • Updates to tracking technologies
  • • Third-party service modifications

Legal Changes

  • • New privacy regulations
  • • Court decisions affecting cookies
  • • Regulatory guidance updates
  • • International privacy law changes

Stay Informed

We recommend reviewing this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our practices. Significant changes will always be clearly communicated.

You can bookmark this page to check for updates, or subscribe to our newsletter for privacy updates.

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or need assistance managing your cookie preferences, we're here to help.

Contact Information

Email

hello@alistcreative.la

Website

alistcreative.la

Company

A List Creative, Los Angeles, CA

Response Times

General Cookie Questions24-48 hours
Cookie Preference Issues24 hours
Privacy Rights Requests72 hours
Data Deletion Requests1-2 weeks

Cookie Policy Summary

What We Use

  • • Essential cookies for functionality
  • • Google Analytics 4 (with consent)
  • • Plausible Analytics (privacy-first)
  • • Performance monitoring cookies
  • • Local/session storage for preferences

Your Control

  • • Full control over non-essential cookies
  • • Easy preference management
  • • Data export and deletion rights
  • • Geographic consent compliance
  • • Transparent data practices

Last Updated: August 13, 2025 •Version: 1.0 •Applies to: alistcreative.la and all subdomains