Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how photoboothdfw.com, operated by Nahum Lopez under the business name Photo Booth DFW, uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit the website or send an enquiry through the contact form. It applies to every visitor, whether you are simply browsing our photo booth rental information for Dallas–Fort Worth or getting in touch about a wedding, corporate event, birthday, quinceañera or private party.
The document describes what these small files are, which categories are present on the site, why they are used and how you can control or remove them. It also sets out the rules that govern our approach to consent and the tools available to you. We recommend reading it together with our Privacy Policy, which covers the broader handling of personal data collected through the site.
Applicable Regulations
Photo Booth DFW is based in Dallas, Texas, and the website is aimed primarily at customers in the United States. There is no single federal statute in the United States that deals specifically with cookies, so our approach is shaped by several overlapping sources of law and by widely accepted industry practice.
At the federal level, Section 5 of the FTC Act prohibits unfair or deceptive commercial practices. This means we must describe our use of cookies accurately and must not mislead visitors about what data is collected or why. The FTC Endorsement Guides are also relevant when advertising or promotional content is displayed on the site.
At state level, the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act, grants California residents rights over personal information, including data collected through tracking technologies. Similar comprehensive privacy laws in other states may apply depending on where a visitor is located, and state attorneys general, together with the Federal Trade Commission, are the authorities responsible for enforcement.
Because some of the services we rely on are provided by companies operating globally, we also take account of the European framework where it is relevant to those providers. In the European Union and the European Economic Area, the ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC, as implemented in each member state, requires consent for non-essential cookies, while the General Data Protection Regulation governs the processing of personal data that results from them.
We apply the same consent-first principle to all visitors, regardless of location, so that the standard does not change depending on where you connect from.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device, such as a computer, tablet or smartphone, when you visit it. They contain a modest amount of information, typically an identifier, a site name and a lifespan, and they are read back by the server or by the browser on later visits. They do not usually contain personal details on their own, but they can be linked to an identifiable user when combined with other information.
Cookies serve many practical purposes. Some are essential for the site to function, for example by remembering your choices as you move between pages or by keeping a form submission secure. Others help the owner understand how visitors navigate the site, which pages are popular and where people encounter difficulties, so that content and performance can be improved. Others still support embedded features such as maps or web fonts.
Alongside cookies, websites use a range of similar technologies that fall within the scope of this policy. Local storage and session storage allow a site to keep data in the browser without sending it back with every request. Pixels, also called web beacons or clear GIFs, are tiny images or code snippets that record when a page or email has been viewed.
Tags and scripts are pieces of code, often supplied by third-party services, that run in the browser and may set cookies or write to local storage.
When this policy refers to cookies, it therefore covers these related technologies as well, because they raise the same questions about transparency and control. You can block or delete them through your browser settings in much the same way as cookies, although some site features may then behave differently.
Types of Cookies
Cookies can be classified in several ways. The sections below explain the distinctions that matter for this website: who manages the cookie, what purpose it serves and how long it remains on your device.
By the entity that manages them
First-party cookies are set by photoboothdfw.com itself and are read by our own domain. They typically support core functions of the site, such as remembering your cookie preferences or maintaining the security of a contact form submission.
Third-party cookies are set by a domain other than ours, through code embedded in the page. On this site they come from the external services we use, including Google Analytics for traffic measurement, Google Maps for location display and Google Fonts for typography. Those providers determine how their cookies operate, and their own policies apply in addition to ours.
By their purpose
Technical or necessary cookies are required for the website to work correctly and to deliver a service you have requested. They cover functions such as page navigation, security checks and the storage of your consent choices. Because the site cannot operate properly without them, they do not depend on prior consent, although you can still block them in your browser.
Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the site. They record, for example, which pages are viewed, how long a visit lasts, how visitors arrived and whether any errors occurred. The data is aggregated and used to measure performance and improve the content we offer about our photo booth rentals. On this website these cookies are provided by Google Analytics and are only set after you give consent.
Third-party content cookies are associated with embedded services that make external content available within our pages. Google Maps, for instance, may set cookies when a map is displayed, and Google Fonts may involve requests to Google servers. These cookies are controlled by the relevant provider and are subject to your consent where the law requires it.
By their duration
Session cookies exist only while your browser is open. They are deleted automatically when you close the browser or the tab, and they are typically used to keep a visit consistent, for example while you complete a form.
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a defined period, which may range from a few minutes to several months or longer, or until you delete them manually. They allow the site to recognise your preferences on a return visit and to produce meaningful statistics over time. The specific lifespan of each cookie is set out in the cookie table that appears later in this policy.
Cookies Used on This Website
The table below lists the cookies that photoboothdfw.com can set in your browser, together with the provider that issues them, the purpose they serve, how long they remain stored and their category. It covers the strictly technical cookie used by the site's content management system and the analytics cookies generated by Google Analytics, which is the only measurement tool active on this website.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_test_cookie | photoboothdfw.com | Checks whether the browser accepts cookies so that the site can function correctly, including the contact form. | Session | Technical |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated client identifier, which allows traffic and visit behaviour to be measured in aggregate. | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_<ID> | Google Analytics | Maintains the session state and stores campaign or attribution data linked to the specific measurement identifier of this property. | 2 years | Analytics |
The analytics cookies listed above are only written once you have accepted analytics through the consent mechanism shown on your first visit. If you decline, the site keeps working normally and no measurement identifiers are stored in your browser. You can withdraw or change your choice at any time using the cookie settings available on the site.
Third-Party Cookies
Some features embedded in photoboothdfw.com are supplied by Google and may set or read cookies owned by that company. These cookies are governed by Google's own policies, not by this website, and the sections below explain what each service does and which data it handles.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is the traffic measurement service used to understand how visitors reach the site and which pages they consult. It collects information such as pages viewed, time on page, approximate location derived from the IP address, browser type, device and referral source. This data is processed in aggregate to improve the rental information published for Dallas–Fort Worth and the performance of the contact form.
Google may combine it with other signals under its own terms. You can read the details in the Google Privacy Policy and in the explanation of how Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services.
Google Maps
The site may embed Google Maps to help visitors locate the service area and plan their event logistics. When a map is displayed, Google can receive technical data such as the IP address, the browser and device used, and the interaction with the map itself, and may set its own cookies for functionality and preferences. This processing happens on Google's infrastructure and is described in the Google Privacy Policy.
Google Fonts
Google Fonts supplies the typefaces used across the site so that text renders consistently on every device. Loading a font file may involve a request to Google's servers that transmits the IP address, the browser version and the page requesting the resource. Google states that this information is used to deliver the font and for security and abuse prevention. Further details are available in the Google Privacy Policy.
Consent
Not every cookie on photoboothdfw.com needs your permission. Strictly technical cookies are essential for the site to load, stay secure and remember your basic preferences, so they are set without asking you first. Without them, pages may fail to display correctly or forms may not work as expected.
All other cookies are used only when the law requires your consent, and only after you have given it. That covers analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors browse the site, as well as any cookies linked to embedded tools such as maps or fonts. Until you agree, these cookies are not activated.
When a consent request appears, you can accept, reject or fine-tune your choices by category. Rejecting non-essential cookies does not limit your access to the rental information, galleries or contact form on this site. Your decision is recorded so that we can demonstrate compliance if needed.
You may change your mind at any time. Withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it: reopen the cookie settings from the site or clear the cookies stored in your browser, and the request will appear again on your next visit. Once you withdraw consent, non-essential cookies stop being set, although data already collected remains subject to our privacy practices.
Consent is always voluntary, specific and informed. We do not treat a refusal as a barrier to booking a photo booth for your wedding, corporate event or party in Dallas–Fort Worth, and we never use pre-ticked boxes or misleading wording to obtain your agreement.
How to Manage or Delete Cookies
You can control cookies directly from your browser. The steps below are brief and apply to the most common browsers on desktop and mobile. Menu names may vary slightly depending on the version you have installed.
- Google Chrome: open the three-dot menu, go to Settings, then Privacy and security, then Third-party cookies, and manage or delete site data from there.
- Mozilla Firefox: open the menu, choose Settings, select Privacy & Security, and use the Cookies and Site Data section to clear or block cookies.
- Safari: go to Settings or Preferences, open the Privacy tab, and use Manage Website Data to review and remove stored cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: open the three-dot menu, choose Settings, select Cookies and site permissions, and manage cookies and site data.
- Opera: open Settings, go to Privacy and security, and use the Cookies section to clear existing data or adjust your preferences.
- Android devices: open Chrome, tap the three-dot menu, go to Settings, then Privacy and security, then Clear browsing data, and select cookies and site data.
- iOS devices: open Settings, scroll to Safari, then tap Clear History and Website Data, or adjust Block All Cookies under the privacy options.
Most browsers also offer a private or incognito mode, which deletes cookies when you close the window. This is a practical way to browse without leaving persistent data on a shared device.
Keep in mind that blocking or deleting all cookies, including technical ones, can affect how photoboothdfw.com works. Forms may not submit, preferences may reset and some visual elements may not load properly. If you experience issues after changing your settings, re-enable essential cookies and reload the page.
Opt-Out Tools
Beyond your browser settings, Google provides a dedicated tool for visitors who prefer not to have their activity measured by Google Analytics. Installing the browser add-on lets you opt out of analytics tracking across the websites you visit, including photoboothdfw.com.
You can download the add-on here: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. It is available for the main desktop browsers and works alongside your existing cookie preferences.
For a broader view of how Google handles data collected through its services, read the Google Privacy Policy and the page explaining how Google uses information from sites or apps that use its services. These resources describe the data practices of the third-party providers referenced in this policy.
Updates to This Policy
This cookie policy is reviewed periodically to keep it aligned with the cookies actually running on photoboothdfw.com and with current legal requirements. We also revisit it whenever we add or remove a tool, embed a new service or change how consent is requested.
When a change affects the categories of cookies used or the purposes for which they are set, we will update this page and, where appropriate, ask for your consent again. The revised version applies from the moment it is published on this site.
We encourage you to check this page occasionally, especially before booking a photo booth or submitting the contact form, so you always know which cookies are in use.
Contact
If you have questions about this cookie policy, want more detail about a specific cookie or wish to exercise your rights regarding personal data, you can reach the site owner, Nahum Lopez, by email at [email protected].
We aim to respond to cookie-related enquiries promptly and to explain, in plain terms, how any cookie on photoboothdfw.com is used.