Cookies Policy

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1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. They help us provide a better browsing experience and understand how visitors use our site.

Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies cannot be used to run programs or deliver viruses to your computer.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use several types of cookies on our website, each serving different purposes:

2.1 Essential Cookies:

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as they are essential for the website to work. Examples include:

  • Session management cookies
  • Security and authentication cookies
  • Load balancing cookies
  • User interface customization cookies

2.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies:

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to:

  • Count visits and traffic sources
  • Understand which pages are most popular
  • Identify how visitors move around the site
  • Measure the effectiveness of our content

This information helps us improve how our website works and provides a better user experience.

2.3 Functionality Cookies:

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language, or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as:

  • Remembering your login details
  • Storing your preferences and settings
  • Remembering items in your shopping cart
  • Providing personalized content

2.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies:

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content and advertisements on other sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

We use marketing cookies for:

  • Tracking conversions from Google Ads campaigns
  • Remarketing to show relevant ads to visitors who have previously visited our website
  • Measuring the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Delivering personalized advertising content

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Website Functionality: To enable core website features and ensure proper operation
  • User Preferences: To remember your settings and preferences for a personalized experience
  • Analytics: To analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve our services
  • Security: To maintain security and prevent fraud
  • Authentication: To keep you logged in and manage your session
  • Performance: To optimize website performance and loading times
  • Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either "session" cookies or "persistent" cookies:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session while you navigate through the website.
  • Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. They are activated each time you visit the website that created them.

5. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics, deliver advertisements, and provide other services. These third parties may set and access their own cookies on your device.

5.1 Google Services:

  • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This helps us understand which pages are most popular and how users navigate through our website. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
  • Google Ads (Google Реклама): We use Google Ads for advertising and conversion tracking. Google Ads uses cookies to track when users complete actions on our website after clicking on our ads. This helps us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. You can manage your Google Ads preferences at https://adssettings.google.com.
  • Google Remarketing: We use Google's remarketing services to show you relevant advertisements on other websites after you visit our site. Google uses cookies to remember that you visited our website and show you ads based on your interests. You can opt-out of Google's use of cookies for remarketing by visiting https://adssettings.google.com.
  • Google Maps API: We use Google Maps API to display interactive maps on our website. Google Maps may use cookies to provide location-based services and improve map functionality.

5.2 Other Third-Party Services:

  • Social media platforms for social sharing features
  • Payment processors for transaction processing
  • Customer support platforms for live chat functionality

These third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of those services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies to understand how they use cookies and other tracking technologies.

6. User Control Settings

You have control over how cookies are used on our website. You can manage your cookie preferences through:

  • Our cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our website
  • Your browser settings to block or delete cookies
  • Third-party opt-out tools for specific services like Google Analytics and Google Ads
  • Contacting us directly to update your preferences

Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

7. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies on our website. We provide multiple methods to help you control your cookie preferences.

7.1 Browser Settings:

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies, or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or allow all cookies. Visit Chrome Cookie Settings for detailed instructions.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. You can choose to block cookies, block third-party cookies, or allow all cookies. Visit Firefox Cookie Settings for detailed instructions.
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data. You can block all cookies, block third-party cookies, or allow all cookies. Visit Edge Cookie Settings for detailed instructions.
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data. You can block all cookies, allow cookies from websites you visit, or allow all cookies. Visit Safari Cookie Settings for detailed instructions.
  • Opera: Settings → Privacy & security → Cookies. You can block third-party cookies, block all cookies, or allow all cookies. Visit Opera Cookie Settings for detailed instructions.

7.2 Cookie Preferences:

When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline certain types of cookies. You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Accessing our cookie settings (if available on our website)
  • Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site to see the consent banner again
  • Contacting us directly to update your preferences

Please note that changing your cookie preferences may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools:

You can opt-out of certain third-party cookies by visiting the following websites and tools:

Please note that opting out does not mean you will no longer see advertisements; it means the advertisements you see may be less relevant to your interests.

7.4 Mobile Devices:

On mobile devices, you can manage cookies through your device settings. The process varies depending on your device and operating system:

  • iOS (Safari): Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies or Prevent Cross-Site Tracking
  • Android (Chrome): Chrome menu → Settings → Site settings → Cookies
  • Other Mobile Browsers: Check your browser's settings menu for cookie management options

You can also manage cookies through the browser app settings on your mobile device.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. You may experience:

  • Loss of website functionality
  • Inability to access certain features or services
  • Need to re-enter information repeatedly
  • Reduced personalization of your experience
  • Limited ability to track your preferences

Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.

9. Other Tracking Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other tracking technologies, including:

  • Web Beacons: Small graphic images used to track user behavior
  • Pixel Tags: Used to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns
  • Local Storage: Used to store information locally on your device
  • Session Storage: Used to store temporary session information

These technologies work similarly to cookies and are subject to the same privacy considerations.

10. Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website with a new "Last updated" date
  • Sending an email notification to registered users
  • Displaying a prominent notice on our website

Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Cookies Policy.

11. More Information

For more information about cookies and how they work, you can visit:

  • www.allaboutcookies.org
  • www.youronlinechoices.com

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us at:

Email: talk@warmcozyhandmade.world
Phone: +64 27 443 8645
Address: Level 2/46 Brown Street, Ponsonby, Auckland 1021, New Zealand

We will make every effort to respond to your inquiry promptly and address any concerns you may have about our use of cookies.