Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Chromatic Studios uses cookies on our website. We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with our content. We are committed to transparency and giving you control over the cookies we use.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They allow us to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your language preferences, theme selection, and browsing history. Cookies are essential for modern web functionality and help create a personalized experience tailored to your needs.

In the context of dark mode and theme implementation, cookies enable us to remember your theme preference—whether you choose light or dark mode—across multiple visits. This eliminates the need to reset your preference each time you return to our site. We respect your choice and store this preference securely using industry-standard cookie practices.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies to enhance your experience and ensure our website functions properly. Essential cookies are necessary for basic website functionality, including theme preference storage and security features. These cookies cannot be disabled without affecting site performance. Performance cookies help us analyze how you use our site, collecting data about page load times, feature usage, and navigation patterns. This information allows us to optimize our platform continuously.

Preference cookies remember your choices, including your selected color scheme and language. When you toggle between light and dark modes, we store your preference so the website automatically displays in your chosen theme on future visits. Analytical cookies provide insights into user behavior, helping us improve our content and services. All cookies respect your privacy and comply with international data protection regulations.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies primarily to enhance your browsing experience and maintain theme consistency across visits. When you visit our site, we detect your system preferences using the prefers-color-scheme media query, automatically applying light or dark mode based on your device settings. If you manually switch themes, we store your choice in a cookie, ensuring your preference persists across sessions.

Our cookie implementation uses CSS custom properties for efficient theme variable management, allowing seamless switching between dual color schemes while maintaining brand consistency. We also use cookies to improve site performance, track technical metrics, and provide bilingual content in both English and Chinese. All our cookies maintain WCAG AA contrast standards in both light and dark themes, ensuring readability and accessibility for all users.

Managing Your Cookies

You have full control over cookie settings in your browser. Most modern browsers allow you to manage, disable, or delete cookies at any time. You can configure your browser to accept all cookies, reject certain types, or prompt you before accepting cookies. However, disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality and prevent us from remembering your theme preferences.

To manage theme preferences specifically, our website includes an accessible toggle component that allows you to switch between light and dark modes. This preference is saved locally and synchronized with our cookie system. You can clear your theme preference at any time by clearing browser cookies or using our preference management tools. For detailed instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, consult your browser’s help documentation. We recommend enabling preference cookies to ensure the best experience with our dark mode implementation and theme switching features.

Cookie Duration and Storage

Most of our preference cookies are persistent, meaning they remain on your device until you manually delete them or they expire. Theme preference cookies typically last for one year from your last interaction, allowing us to maintain your color scheme choice across extended periods. Essential functionality cookies may have shorter lifespans and are automatically managed by our system.

Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. These are used for security purposes and temporary data storage. We do not store unnecessary cookies and regularly review our cookie usage to ensure compliance with privacy regulations. You can view detailed information about each cookie type in your browser settings, where we provide clear descriptions of their purpose and duration.

Privacy and Security

Your privacy is paramount to us. We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information or engage in invasive tracking practices. All cookies are stored securely and encrypted where necessary. We comply with international privacy standards and regulations, including GDPR and local Hong Kong data protection laws.

Our cookie implementation for dark mode and theme switching is privacy-first by design. We use browser-level storage and local preferences rather than collecting unnecessary user data. The prefers-color-scheme detection happens entirely on your device without transmitting preference data to our servers unless you explicitly choose to sync preferences across devices. We never sell cookie data to third parties or use cookies for unauthorized purposes.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time as our technology evolves and privacy practices develop. Changes will be reflected on this page with an updated date, and we encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after updates indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.