# Cookie Preferences and Policy
## What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by:
– Remembering your preferences
– Understanding how you use our website
– Securing your browsing session
– Providing personalized content
## Types of Cookies We Use
### 1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:
– Session cookies for security
– Shopping cart functionality
– Login authentication
– Basic website operations
### 2. Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by:
– Collecting analytics data
– Measuring page load times
– Tracking error messages
– Analyzing visitor behavior patterns
### 3. Functional Cookies
These enhance your experience by:
– Remembering your preferences
– Saving language settings
– Storing location preferences
– Maintaining personalization options
### 4. Targeting/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to:
– Deliver relevant advertisements
– Measure marketing effectiveness
– Track promotional content
– Remember your interests
## Cookie Lifespans
### Session Cookies
– Temporary
– Deleted when browser closes
– Used for essential functions
### Persistent Cookies
– Remain until expiration date
– Store preferences
– Maximum lifespan: 12 months
## Your Cookie Choices
### Managing Your Preferences
You can control cookies through:
1. Our cookie consent banner
2. Your browser settings
3. Individual cookie opt-outs
### Browser Controls
Instructions for common browsers:
– Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
– Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
– Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
– Edge: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
## Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set cookies:
– Google Analytics
– Payment processors
– Social media plugins
– Marketing tools
## Cookie Usage Details
### Analytics and Performance
– Traffic analysis
– User behavior tracking
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