Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. This policy explains how AM Media & Design uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and client portal.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website and client portal to function properly. They enable core features such as authentication, session management, and security. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

• Authentication cookies — Used to keep you signed in to the client portal and to verify your identity across page navigations.
• Security cookies — Used to prevent cross-site request forgery and other security threats.

2.2 Local Storage

We use your browser's local storage (not cookies) to remember your preferences:

• Theme preference — Stores your light/dark mode preference so it persists across visits. This data stays in your browser and is not sent to our servers.

2.3 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages:

• Stripe — Our payment processor may set cookies for fraud detection and payment processing.
• Authentication provider — Our authentication service sets cookies to manage user sessions securely.

3. Managing Cookies

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our website and client portal may not function properly — particularly authentication and session management.

To manage cookies in your browser, visit:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

4. Cookie Retention

Essential and authentication cookies are session-based and expire when you close your browser or after a set period of inactivity. Preferences stored in local storage (such as theme selection) persist until you clear your browser data manually.

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our business practices. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at contact@ammediandesign.com.