Cookie Policy

This policy explains the cookies and similar technologies we use on bydefault.studio, and how you can control them. It sits alongside our Privacy Notice.

What cookies are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help sites work, remember preferences, and understand how they're being used. Similar technologies (like pixels and local storage) do comparable jobs, and we refer to them all as "cookies" here.

Your choices

When you first visit, a banner lets you know we use cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time using Cookie preferences in the site footer, and you can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Some parts of the site, including the interactive experiences, rely on third-party cookies and may not work if these are blocked.

The cookies we use

Strictly necessary. These keep the site secure and working, and remember your cookie choices. They don't need consent because the site can't function properly without them.

Analytics. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site, which pages are popular and how people find us, so we can improve it. Google Analytics sets cookies. You can opt out at any time using Cookie preferences or your browser settings.

Embedded content and interactive experiences (third party). We embed video from Vimeo across the site, and some Playground experiences use interactive maps powered by Mapbox. When you play a video or use one of these experiences, the provider may set its own cookies and collect usage data under its own policy. These tools are needed for the interactive experiences to work, so if you don't allow third-party or embedded content, those experiences may not load or function.

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Managing third-party cookies

The third-party services above set cookies under their own policies, which we don't control. You can review and manage them directly:

• Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
• Vimeo: vimeo.com/cookie_policy
• Mapbox: mapbox.com/legal/privacy

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy as the site and the tools we use change. The "last updated" date above shows the current version.

Contact

Questions about cookies? Email us at hello@bydefault.studio.