1. What Are Cookies?
1.1. Definition of Cookies:
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. These files help the website remember your preferences, actions, and other information to enhance your browsing experience.
1.2. Types of Cookies:
There are two main types of cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to improve the user experience while navigating through the website.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period even after you close your browser. They are used to remember your preferences and settings when you return to the website.
1.3. First-Party and Third-Party Cookies:
- First-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by the website you are visiting and can only be read by that website.
- Third-Party Cookies: These cookies are set by domains other than the website you are visiting. Third-party cookies are typically used for analytics, advertising, and social media features.
2. How We Use Cookies
2.1. Essential Cookies:
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They allow you to navigate the website, access secure areas, and use features such as account login and shopping cart.
2.2. Performance Cookies:
Performance cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us analyze traffic, understand user behavior, and improve the website’s performance. These cookies are usually anonymized.
2.3. Functional Cookies:
Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences or region) and provide enhanced features, such as personalized content.
2.4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies:
These cookies are used to track your browsing habits across websites. They help us display relevant ads to you based on your interests and improve the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.
2.5. Social Media Cookies:
We use cookies that allow you to share content on social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). These cookies enable social media integrations and track engagement.
3. Managing Cookies
3.1. Cookie Settings on Your Browser:
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can choose to accept or reject cookies, or set your browser to alert you when cookies are being used. For instructions on how to adjust your cookie settings, please refer to your browser’s help section.
3.2. Disabling Cookies:
If you disable cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly, and you may not have access to certain features, such as personalized content or login functionality. However, you can still access the basic features of our website.
3.3. Cookie Consent Management:
You can manage your cookie preferences by using the cookie consent tool provided on our website. This tool allows you to accept or reject certain types of cookies.
4. Third-Party Cookies
4.1. Use of Third-Party Services:
We may use third-party services, such as Google Analytics, advertising partners, and social media platforms, which may set cookies on our website. These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We encourage you to review their policies for more information about how they use cookies and collect your data.
5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
5.1. Policy Updates:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy.
5.2. Notification of Changes:
Any changes to this policy will be posted on this page, and the updated policy will be effective as of the date specified.