Effective Date: 1 January 2026 ยท Last updated: 5 November 2026
Ribyon Studios ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to transparency about how we collect and use data. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we use on our website at ribyonstudios.com (the "Site"), how you can manage your cookie preferences, and your rights under the EU ePrivacy Directive, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
By continuing to browse our Site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy, unless you have adjusted your browser settings to reject them. If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and collect information about how you interact with the site. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide a better user experience.
Cookies can be first-party (set by the website you are visiting) or third-party (set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, typically by analytics or advertising services). They may be session cookies, which expire when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies only for purposes that help us deliver and improve our website experience. We categorise the cookies we use as follows:
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the Site to function correctly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and session handling. Without these cookies, some parts of the Site would not operate properly. Essential cookies do not require your prior consent under the ePrivacy Directive, but we still inform you about them.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits, measure traffic sources, and understand how visitors interact with our Site. We use this data to improve performance, optimise content, and identify technical issues. The data collected is aggregated and anonymised wherever possible. Analytics cookies are subject to your consent.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your cookie consent preference so you are not prompted every time you visit. These cookies are set by us and may be considered essential for the features they support.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
The table below lists the specific cookies that may be set when you visit our Site, along with their purpose and duration.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ribyon_consent |
Ribyon Studios | Stores your cookie consent preference so the cookie banner is not shown repeatedly. Prevents re-prompting for 12 months. | 1 year | |
rs_session |
Ribyon Studios | Keeps studio members securely signed in to our admin and client tools. It is only set for authenticated users and never for ordinary visitors. | Session | |
googtrans |
Google Translate | Remembers your chosen language when you use the language switcher on our Site. Set only after you select a language. | Session |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies and requests on our Site involve third-party service providers. We use the following third-party services:
Google Translate. Our language switcher uses Google Translate so you can read the Site in other languages. When you choose a language, a googtrans cookie is set and your browser loads Google's translation script. Google's handling of your data is governed by the Google Privacy Policy.
Google Fonts. Our Site uses Google Fonts for typography. When you visit our Site, your browser may request font files from Google's servers, which may log your IP address and browser information. This is a standard practice for web fonts and does not involve persistent cookies. For details, see Google's Privacy Policy.
Microsoft Clarity. We use Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors interact with pages through aggregated heatmaps and session insights. Clarity may set analytics cookies such as _clck and _clsk. Microsoft's handling of this data is governed by the Microsoft Privacy Statement.
Vercel Analytics. Our Site is hosted on Vercel, which provides privacy-preserving, cookie-free page-view analytics. No persistent cookie is set for this measurement.
Meta Pixel. When you accept all cookies, we load Meta Pixel to measure advertising and campaign performance. Meta may set the _fbp and _fbc cookies and receive event data such as page views and leads. This is governed by Meta's Privacy Policy. If you choose essential-only, Meta Pixel is not loaded.
We do not run other advertising or cross-site tracking cookies beyond this measurement.
5. Your Cookie Choices and Consent
When you first visit our Site, a cookie consent banner is displayed. This banner informs you that we use cookies and provides options to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. By clicking "Accept All," you consent to the use of all cookies described in this policy. By clicking "Reject" or declining non-essential cookies, only strictly necessary cookies will be set.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's cookies and reloading our Site to trigger the consent banner again, or through your browser settings as described below.
Under the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, you have the right to:
- Withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.
- Request information about which cookies are active on your device.
- Object to the use of non-essential cookies.
- Request deletion of data collected by third-party cookies by contacting the respective provider.
6. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to block or delete all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or receive a notification when a cookie is set. Below are links to the cookie management guides for the most popular browsers:
You can limit analytics collection by rejecting non-essential cookies in the banner, clearing existing cookies, or using browser privacy controls. Microsoft Clarity also provides its own opt-out and privacy controls.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our Site. If you choose to block all cookies, some features may not work as intended, and you may need to re-enter preferences each time you visit.
7. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or the technologies we use. When we make changes, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page and may notify you through a banner or notice on our Site. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
If we make material changes that affect how we use cookies with your consent, we will request fresh consent where required by law.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Ribyon Studios
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: [email protected]
We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible and within the timeframes required by applicable data protection law.