Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 20, 2024
At [Your Website Name], we use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience, personalize content, provide social media features, and analyze traffic. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your options regarding their use.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) by your web browser. They help websites recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings.
We also use a technology known as fingerprinting, which allows us to identify your device based on its unique characteristics (e.g., browser type, plugins, screen resolution). For simplicity, we refer to all such technologies as “cookies.”
2. Types of Cookies We Use
a. Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the core functionality of the website, such as:
- Saving your privacy settings
- Logging into secure areas
- Operating a shopping cart
These cookies do not require your consent. Blocking them in your browser may affect the functionality of the site.
b. Performance Cookies (Analytics)
These cookies collect anonymous data on how visitors use the website, such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Browser and operating system
These cookies help us improve the website’s performance and user experience. They are only used with your consent and can be disabled at any time.
c. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality, including:
- Embedded videos
- Social media integrations
These cookies require your consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time via your browser or our privacy settings.
d. Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies track your browsing activity to:
- Show personalized ads
- Limit the frequency of ads
- Measure advertising effectiveness
These may come from third-party advertising partners and be used to build a profile of your interests.
These cookies require your consent. If declined, you will not see interest-based ads.
3. Cookie Duration
- Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until manually deleted or after a specified expiration period.
Expiration periods are detailed in our cookie settings table (accessible in our privacy settings panel).
4. First-Party vs Third-Party Cookies
- First-Party Cookies: Set by our website domain.
- Third-Party Cookies: Set by service providers (e.g., Google, Facebook) to track activity across websites.
Some third-party cookies may involve data transfers to countries outside the EU/EEA, including the USA, where privacy protections may not meet EU standards. In such cases, cookies will only be used if you give explicit consent.
5. Why We Use Cookies
Cookies help us:
- Deliver website functionality
- Personalize content (e.g., language, font size)
- Analyze website performance and usage
- Offer targeted advertisements based on your preferences
- Improve user experience and security
Detailed purposes are listed in our cookie consent banner or privacy settings panel.
6. How to Manage or Delete Cookies
You can:
- Withdraw your consent at any time via our cookie consent panel
- Block or delete cookies in your browser settings
Please note: Blocking essential cookies may result in the website not functioning correctly.